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I've been using my #12 Peddinghaus for the last year and imo it's absolutely great. The rebound is phenomenal, and mine has a straight hardy hole. It doesn't have the large radius edges on the face, but rather they are nice and square. I haven't laid a straight edge from stem to stern but if the tail drops any it's not much and I've found no negatives from it. You don't have to worry about denting the face from an errant hammer blow either, it's very hard. The only negative I've found with this pattern is the pritchel is above the foot of the base vs a London pattern having it extended further out to allow long stock to be passed all the way to the floor if needed. But that is a minor nitpick and still an easy workaround. The positives more than make up for that. All in all I think it is a great anvil, and I highly recommend it.

That is an interesting design like a deadblow hammer, I'll bet it quiets the ring a good bit. Do you think it allows much deflection with the plate only being 1/4"?

Thank you yes the PW is forged, I appologize I should have stated "still in production" in that post

Oops,sorry I may be wrong there, I was thinking I read that someplace. But there may be others still in production. It does seem to be good quality though. I haven't even got mine set up properly yet. I'm still trying to decide if I want a wooden stump or a 3 legged steel base.

Thank you sir hopefully it will prove to be a great one. I wanted a quality double horned anvil with plenty mass and a very flat surface that is durable. The Peddinghaus name stands for quality, being the only forged anvil in the world. There were several others that I considered that I'm sure would have served me well too. I preferred the width of the face on this model for my uses. I found a deal on this one so I bit and so far I love it. I hope it will stay in my family for generations!

How'd I miss these pearls of wisdom!;D I have been enjoying my new anvil but I'm pretty sure if I tried to bring my anvil in the bedroom she'd tell me I could go sleep under it too! Hahaa!

I'm no pro mostly a hobby for me, but a couple things I do is profile the point by laying the spine down and shape the tip right on the far edge of the anvil. Do this at a dull red heat. Also do the final shaping at a dull heat with soft blows to avoid hammer marks. You'll still have some file work especially at the tip but I leave the thicker tip until after heat treat. That way you don't burn it in the forge.

Unique design I like it! Looks like it has some heft to it too. What is the spine thickness if I may ask?

Wow that is awesome work, thanks for sharing! I'd have to cnc it to approach that grind. Very impressive sir!

Ooohh man it really bounces a hammer! It might be a bit before I get to really use it, just too busy with work right now. The hardy hole is a little different, looks like it was drilled and broached. The little countersunk bevel at the top looks different but may actually be nice for any hardies that I arc weld the shank on- I won't have to worry about the weld radius being in the way. Btw fun to move one this size, it it were much bigger I'd get the tractor. It's manageable but I did haul it across the yard in the golf cart. Anyways here's a few more pics. Hopefully it won't be this nice n shiny for too long. :)

Nine! Hopefully it will be more reliable than those makes. :)

What with the delicate cargo especially so!! ;) I snapped this pic too. It shows Emerson on the tag so it must be new stock. I thought I'd read somewhere that they were made in Belgium but looks like still Germany. Perhaps the bottom cast steel portion is from Poland and the top forged portion from Germany, idk? It is obvious from looking at the construction it is arc welded together at the waist. I'm thinking my Vulcan will be getting lonely in the near future!

Lol yeah I could be wrong! Might just be a dang ol boat anchor. They don't do much to disguise it, not even bubble wrap hahaa!

Very crisp anvil nice score! Your knives are great also. Do you mind me asking what size wheel you used for those last two blades? Or is it possibly milled? They have a unique grind, I haven't seen any quite like it. Thanks for sharing btw!

FedEx called today and had my package! I can't wait to put it to work :)

I watched that episode last night, pretty good show. The tool seemed fairly simple with a C frame and a spring loaded forming die type thing. That's probably oversimplified but it shouldn't be too hard to make one.

Never seen anything like it, very neat. Considering the rear of the head is hollow and the handle's angle begins behind that, this would be an extreme example of a weight-forward design. Primitive as it is they might be on to something there.

Good looking blades. I like the deep recess behind the ricasso, very functional for choking up on the blade. And I really like the unfinished spine area. I've done a few machetes that way and I just love the look. IMO its an easier to maintain finish for a working blade vs a polished blade that needs maintenance to keep it that way. Just let it tarnish and it adds to the luster. Thanks for sharing your work!

Beautiful product, I can really appreciate the work that went into that! Thanks for sharing your work.

Very interesting project, I'll tag along for updates/availability. :-]

Very slick tool! I'm thinking for the Euro folks we can put a long round socket/pipe in the base or stand next to the anvil for the pivot.

Looks like a fine anvil, congratulations! Let us know how you like it when you get some hammer time! :)

I'd think as was said noise would be the main issue. My neighbors hated me when I lived on the golf course lol. I tried to be considerate of hours but it was still frowned upon. I don't have to worry about that anymore thank goodness. You could check ordinances and if it's ok go for it. Key is it's "my backyard" as you say, just keep neighbors in mind. Heck if u can't hammer there u can come forge in my backyard. :)

Oohhh I like that!! FedEx can't come quick enough! :D

Did you by chance use a belt grinder to get the surfaces ready before the chisel work? I believe I'd hang that beauty on the wall!