August 23, 201015 yr I am looking to get into making knives and was wondering if this anvil would be good to use? NC short sugar 70#, I have used this before when I was sheoing horses and liked it but not sure if it will work for making knives.
August 23, 201015 yr Got one already? Use it! It is a good anvil in a reasonable but light size and suitable to bladesmithing. Don t have? Look for something else unless you need one for shoeing. Phil
August 24, 201015 yr Author Don't have it anymore, could you point me in the right direction of what I should look for
August 24, 201015 yr Anything over 100# should take care of knife making just fine. You want an anvil made with a tool steel face or solid hardenable steel with a hardened face. Look for a used anvil if possible, take your time unless this is a "business expense". If you have access to scrap yards in your area look for a piece of heavy plate or round or square that you can dress a face of and use that. People have used RR knuckles (connect cars together) pieces of RR track, preferably stood on end, and many many other things. An anvil is a solid mass that has a clean dressed face that you work on. The face needs to be a little larger than your hammer face. Looking for a specific pattern is less important. If you post your general location you may also find that there are organizations and individuals that are willing to help and even use their equipment. IFI is represented by over 50 nations in the world. Phil
August 24, 201015 yr look on craigs list or post a want add sometimes it will shake one loose at a fair price.
August 24, 201015 yr Don't have it anymore, could you point me in the right direction of what I should look for Post a general location. One of us might be around the corner and have sompthing for ya. Ken.
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