Abstract: A fastener with increased grip strength is provided. Specifically, the fastener can include a head on a first end, a point on a second end opposite from the first end, and a shank in between the head and the point. A plurality of first deformations can be provided each including a first frustoconical portion and a first transition portion. One or more flutes can further be provided that extends from the point through the plurality of the first deformations forming one or more continuous helices. A plurality of second deformations can also be provided each including a second frustoconical portion and a second transition portion. The second deformations can be structurally similar to the first deformations, but having their orientations flipped 180 degrees. The fastener can also include one or more weld spaces for a collated configuration.