Old World, Euroanvil, or TFS

[tabriz]

Hello,
Which of these would be considered the best anvil maker?

Thanks
Lee

[blksmth]

Lee, they are probably all about the same in hardness, toughness, and rebound.

[Glenn]

Sounds like a Ford vs Chevy, or a pick up vs car discussion.

Best for what?

[ChrisB]

Don't forget to consider shipping cost into the deal. For me being able to drive to a Blacksmith meet and pickup a Euroanvil was a deal clincher.

[Don A]

Same here with the Euro.

No complaints from me.

[Quenchcrack]

I have an Old World Anvil and have no complaints about it. I have used it for 5 years now and the surface is barely marked. I also paid about $60 to have is shipped to me from Arkansas to Longview, TX. I recently bought a TFS anvil from a farrier supply in my town and I paid NOTHING for shipping. I picked it up at their shop and saved a lot.

Note: I shouldn't say I paid nothing for shipping. At $5.50 per lb, I am sure the cost of shipping was in there somewhere!

[ChrisB]

Shipping companies have wasted no time in hiking up shipping rates to match the $4 gasoline.

I shelled out $225 to move an item 450 miles. And Conway was nice enough to try their best to destroy it too.