Garagedweller

I wouldn't mind attempting some rail spike knives or things of that nature. And in regards to the chunk, it may have been cracked, but there was some surface rust an I may not have seen it. I only recently took a wire brush to this piece. Do you gentleman happen to have any more knowledge on Mousehole anvils? I'd like to hear some history I no one minds sharing.

Thanks again Gentleman, I appreciate the input. It's good to know that it's in good working order.

Thank you for your input. This really helps me out. I have attempted a rebound test (wether it was done right or not) and it has a good ring to it. It appears to have been sandblasted partially, should I finish the job or no?

These are the only pics I have on hand. Hope they help.

My main concern at the moment is the crumbling edges of the face. I used this anvil once and they grew larger ( as my workpiece was farthest from that side) so I stopped working and figured I'd ask around for some advice on what to do. Also, the "toes" I was referring to. Are the feet of the anvil if haven't mixed up terminology again.

The edges on the anvil in question are not just rounded, they are pitted and parts are starting to crumble. As far as the face, I see your point with the slight dip in the face,but is it recommended to remove the pits in it? As well, the sides have some small cracks near the toes, weld them? Or leave them?

The face has a dip in the center and the edges have chunks that have fallen out. The horn also has tip damage like it has been dropped earlier in its lifetime

I'm am new to blacksmithing and have been gifted an old well used anvil in need of some care. Any tips on getting it back into good working order?