March 29, 20215 yr I am in the market for a new anvil and quickly found myself overwhelmed. I was having difficulty keeping up with weights, prices, patterns, etc., so I composed a spreadsheet of all new anvils available for purchase on the US market. I thought I'd share it here for anyone who might find it useful in their own pursuit. I tried my best to make sure the information I included is accurate, but of course, there may be mistakes. I encourage anyone to use, change or share the list if they have the capability to do so, as I'm sure I will not always be around to keep it updated. However if there is a request to add something, feel free to contact me and if I am available, I will try to make changes as needed. I included an XLS spreadsheet for those with Microsoft Excel or Open Office Calc so that you can use the sorting functions, sort by price, weight, etc. I also included a PDF which can be opened on pretty much any personal computer whether you have additional software or not. I should also add, I really wanted to include Perun in the list but Blacksmith Depot has hardly any stock so I'm not sure what is available stateside and what isn't. I also didn't include William Barhnart's anvils as I couldn't find any clear information on purchasing or availability. The list was current as of 3/28/21. Anvil List (1a) (3).xlsx Anvil List (1a).pdf
March 29, 20215 yr 2 hours ago, Frazer said: We currently have a running list here. Still, nice list. Yes, I did see the sticky thread. I wanted a list with all the weights, patterns and prices and I wanted to calculate cost per lb, so essentially I made this for my own use. I just shared it for those that might have a similar need.
March 29, 20215 yr Author No need to worry about any of that, Its a good list and a good contribution. I started the thread but its been added to so much now I wouldnt say Its mine, which is a good thing. I started the thread with the intention of getting the word out that there is a lot of companies still making good quality anvils. You have made a good list with more useful information. People looking to buy a new anvil will find it helpful, im sure of it
March 29, 20215 yr Echofive, thank you for your contribution to the discussion. We have to think 6 months or a year or more ahead, so several posts and threads have been combined to put all the information in one place and allow it to be searchable. If anyone has researched a subject, please post those findings on the site in order to help others.
July 13, 20232 yr I love this thread because I see so many people acting like anvil-making is a lost art and anvils made prior to, say, 1940, are superior to modern anvils. Sure, the mid 20-th century onward saw a lot of lesser quality anvils, but the technology is by no means lost. A hardened face on a wrought body does NOT a superior anvil make. I've got more anvils than I need (a 173 lb Fisher, and a 120 and 190 ln Trentons) but I look forward to the day when my forge proceeds allow me to buy a new German 100 kilo anvil.
January 14Jan 14 Xcalibur Metalworkx Superior, WI 125 lb London pattern, cast 52100, 53-58 HRC, Blanchard ground top and bottom. Cast in MN, made from repurposed steel from our tool manufacturing process in Superior, WI. Cheers! Mod note: added to list.
January 14Jan 14 That's an interesting pattern. Very "Hay Budden" esque - long tail and small waist. What are the dimensions on the horn and face? Seems like a good anvil for specialty work.
January 14Jan 14 Thanks Ridgeway, you're exactly right! I styled/optimized it after the Hay Budden and then tweaked the design so the horn is a little more cylindrical for doing even bends and scrolls. The overall length is 26 in, the face is 15.5x4, and the cutting table is 1.5x3, so the horn is about 10 in Long. The base is approximately 10x10 and height is 10.4 in.
April 28Apr 28 I can confirm that Steve Fontanini is still making anvils. I just got a 250# delivered in March. Great rebound. Not sure how hard, but my existing tools are putting in some dings
April 29Apr 29 Good Morning, New Anvils take awhile to 'Work Harden'. You can take a round punch and go around the outside of the 'Dings' by hand, the dings will go away, back to where they were before. It also creates a reason for you to 'UP Your Hammer Skills'. Neil
April 29Apr 29 Thanks Neil! While I definitely need to work on my hammer skills, the dings are from the under side of my hardy tools. None of the dings are deep enough to matter at my skill level anyway. Worst case it just adds a rustic look to the nicknacks I make for friends and family
April 29Apr 29 Good Morning, You can take a Die Grinder and radius the edges of the Hardy Hole, or, take a File or flapper wheel to the bottom of your Hardy's. Make a smooth transition. Regardless, Enjoy your Journey!! Neil
May 1May 1 On 4/28/2026 at 3:50 PM, Omnombulist said: I can confirm that Steve Fontanini is still making anvils. List has been updated. Thank you.
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