Apocalyptias

So, the lead will absorb most/some of the impact? I hadn't thought of that. I guess there's a reason hammers are still made of steel 1000 years later... But, I'll still keep thinking about it, maybe Iron with a tool-steel face? Who knows.

So, I got to thinking about what makes a hammer good for blacksmithing. Steel is used primarily due to it's combination of Strength and Mass, while softer metals are used for more specialized tasks. Like Brass, and Lead. What I am thinking of making(And of course, sharing the idea with you fine fellows.) Is a hollow steel hammer shell, and filling it with Lead. This gives you the mass of the lead, with the Strength and hardness of the steel. So long as the steel is thick enough at the striking face, it should work fine without any problems. Would this work?

I was looking for an Anvil for about two weeks now, being the only component I was missing to start knife making. Two days ago, I was helping my neighbor clean out her moms house. (40+ years living there, husband was a jack of all trades and had a bunch of cool stuff.) I finished moving all the things that she needed, so I was able to look around the house, and there was this old shack at the back. So I go and check it out, some cool antique tools, and some random pictures. Move the picture, and lo-and-behold, there's a 50+ pound anvil sitting on the floor. And that's partly why you can't find them, because people put them away and forget. And I'm residing here in Clinton, MS. So just ask around! Lots of farmland, plenty of old families who know tons of people. Just be digilent, and when in doubt, just make do with what you have. I would have killed for an I-beam just so I could get started,