Yes, but there are industrial "high adherence" nails, such as annular nails (common in roofing) and cut clasps (sometimes used in flooring), examples:

https://www.bradfords.co.uk/ironmongery-fixings-adhesives/na...

https://www.heritage-store.co.uk/traditional-nails/2043-cut-...

very likely the hand-made ones are for restoration projects where you need to be as faithful to the original as possible.