Old hold down nail?

[bkadams88]

I am a newbie at metal detecting and excited to start this hobby.
Today in my yard in Saint Charles County, Missouri I found an old nail. Not that old because I can tell it was machine made. However does anyone have any info as to its use or age. It does have a marking on it. Looks like an X maybe. Made of Iron or steel maybe. Not sure Just slightly rusted. I cleaned it up.

 

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[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your find. Wish you much luck with this hobby. Art

 

[sawmill man]

Looks like a woodworkers holdfast, but have never seen one sharpened , could be something else .

 

[1637]

i think it for holding conduit or pipe to wood.
brad

 

[CivilWarSaver]

It looks like a woodworkers holdfast, also the end part that is sticking out broke apart. Good luck!

 

[villagenut]

looks like what we old sparkys call a J Nail. for securing conduit or pipes.Yours looks like an oldie.