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Tremont Boat Nails are widely used for wooden boat construction. Use the Hot-Dip Galvanized nails only for this application Standard Finish Boat Nails are often used for face-nailing floors. Available in Standard Finish and Hot-Dip Galvanized.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length.

Tremont Boat Nails are widely used for wooden boat construction. Use the Hot-Dip Galvanized nails only for this application Standard Finish Boat Nails are often used for face-nailing floors. Available in Standard Finish and Hot-Dip Galvanized.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length.

These slim diameter Hardwood Trim Nails are made from a high carbon steel wire to ensure good driving into Oak, Birch, Walnut and other Hardwoods. There are many more nails per pound than with ordinary finish nails - so they cost less to use. And, there are fewer wood splits.  (Approx. 810 Nails/Pound)

These nails were mad in Taunton, MA for Maze Nails and not cut nails. 

While supplies last. 

These slender nails are popular for wood applications where a slim brad-head nail is appropriate such as furniture repair, cabinet work, batten doors, paneling, and countertops. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

These slender nails are popular for wood applications where a slim brad-head nail is appropriate such as furniture repair, cabinet work, batten doors, paneling, and countertops. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

These slender nails are popular for wood applications where a slim brad-head nail is appropriate such as furniture repair, cabinet work, batten doors, paneling, and countertops. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Shingle Nails have blunt points to reduce wood splints and the cut nail shank holds tight. Available in Standard Finish and Hot-Dip Galvanized.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. All of our nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Shingle Nails have blunt points to reduce wood splints and the cut nail shank holds tight. Available in Standard Finish and Hot-Dip Galvanized.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. All of our nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Shingle Nails have blunt points to reduce wood splints and the cut nail shank holds tight. Available in Standard Finish and Hot-Dip Galvanized.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. All of our nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Common Nails are popular for framing, roughing in, and face-nailing floors.

Also used for cabinet work, interior and exterior siding, furniture repair, batten doors, and paneling. We highly recommend hot-dip galvanized for exterior applications. Available in Standard Finish, Hot-Dip Galvanized, and in select sizes, Black Oxide Finish. 

All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts. 

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

These slim diameter Hardwood Trim Nails are made from a high carbon steel wire to ensure good driving into Oak, Birch, Walnut and other Hardwoods. There are many more nails per pound than with ordinary finish nails - so they cost less to use. And, there are fewer wood splits.  (Approx. 454 Nails/Pound)

These nails were mad in Taunton, MA for Maze Nails and not cut nails. 

While supplies last. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Hinge Nails are ideal for fastening antique hinges and sometimes used for face-nailing floors. The head style is similar to a Boat Nail but Hinge Nails are made from a slightly lighter gauge of steel providing more nails per pound. Available in Standard Finish only.  All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects. 

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.

Masonry Nails are hardened by heat-treating cut nails and are ideal for nailing furring strips to cinder block, mortar joints, new concrete, and other brick walls. Also used for face-nailing hardwood flooring. Available Hardened in Standard Finish only. Masonry Nails are available to buy in large quantities and ship worldwide. If 50lb boxes are not enough call our office for a quote. All our nails are made on original 19th century and early 20th century nail machines, this may lead to variation in head shape and slight differences in nail length. Tremont Nails are proudly manufactured and packaged in Mansfield Massachusetts.  Cut nails posses great durability. They are hard to pull out because the shape causes the wood fibers to push downward and wedge against the nails, greatly strengthening the holding power. Once you have used them you will prefer to use them for all of you projects.