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So I recently purchased this 2" top swage (and a not-quite matching bottom swage) from the scratch-and-dent section of a blacksmith supply website.

I'm unlikely to need to swage material of this size in the next several years... Do you think I could rework it to be used as a flatter? Or anything else, for that matter. I'm open to suggestions.

I'm just a hobbyist. I make hooks, nails, campfire tools, etc. I share a forge with, and assist, a bladesmith and a large flatter *could* be useful. Thanks in advance.

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There seems to be evidence that there are two disparate pieces welded together, though the weld looks somewhat unusual to me. On the other hand, I'm not a welder so that probably isn't really relevant. One edge of the face looks chipped, so I'm guessing it's more than mild steel. That surprises me a little, but I've never made or used a tool like this before.

I've attached some more photos.

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  • 1 month later...

I don't see why you couldn't turn it into a flatter.  You could reforge the bottom one also. Have you thought about making it into a fuller for knife making? Lots of options. Just have to use your imagination. 

Pnut

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