Surface hardness between 54 – 62 HRC (Rockwell Hardness). Southern German designed double horn drop forged anvil. It doesn’t fit the criteria for this post, but still worth a look. This one is on the lighter side, but the next size up (77 pounds) comes in at $475. I’ve never used a Kanca, but some of my students have. Drop Forged Double Horn – $299.00 Screenshot from. Wear a mask and eye protection to ensure you’ll be around to forge for as many years as possible. Use an 80 grit flap disk and go lightly at first. It’s easy to start chewing away at the steel underneath the paint. How do you remove the paint from an anvil face?įlap disks in an angle grinder do a great job. It’s there to protect it in storage before its final owner starts using it. You will want to remove this paint before doing any hot work on it. Note: These will come with a painted face. With proper care, they’ll keep on ticking for generations to come. The second one has been in use since mid-2016. I’ve used my oldest one since November 2015 when I bought it from a local farrier supply. For example, I need to be able to shift both anvils depending on how many people are in a class and depending on what I’m making during the week. This is particularly true if you have a mobile stand for it. If you’re working in your shop alone, being able to shift and move your anvil is important. ( ) Why I like these anvils:Īt 70 pounds they can do a lot of work while still being light enough for one person to lift. Ships for $29.95 Flat Rate from Centaur Forge. SPECS:ġ″ Hardie hole (takes a 7/8″ hardie). That doesn’t mean other blacksmiths can’t use them, but you might have to navigate past anatomy like clip horns and turning cams. It should also be noted that NC Tool Company anvils are made with farriers in mind. I’m noting this because many of the newer NC anvils feature the hardie (the square hole) through the horn. The hardie and pritchel holes are in their standard locations in the heel of the anvil.

Of the NC Tool Company line of anvils, this is the closest in style to the pair in my shop. Knifemaker Anvil – $355.00 Screenshot from. If you’re using a tree stump for an anvil stand, you want it to be larger in diameter than the base of the anvil. The Base dimensions tell you how wide you need your anvil stand to be to fit it. Too much over-extension and you’ll blow out your elbow. This keeps you from overextending as you swing your hammer. That’s how tall your anvil stand should be.Measure from your closed fist to the floor.The Height tells you how tall you will need to make your anvil stand. Having a nice wide face makes it easier to hit (or not hit) your mark. The Face size tells you how much space you have to work. (Their anvils over 150 pounds are hardened to 48 Rockwell, meaning slightly “softer.”) However, you get the same quality manufacturing that TFS is known for in the 70 pound single horn. The downside is the price: $1,310.00, shipped by Commercial Truck (read: expensive). One of my past shopmates had a 200 pound TFS Smithy Special Double Horn. My experience with TFS anvils goes back almost six years now. Single Horn – $397.00 Screenshot from .Ĭoming in just under the limit (before shipping) is the Texas Farrier Supply 70 pound single horn anvil.

(All prices current as of this posting: ) 1. Today, we’re going to focus on Four Anvils You Can Buy for Under $400. I’ll be drawing on my personal experiences over the years using a variety of equipment. In this series of posts, we’re going to slowly build the basics of a blacksmith shop: Last time we talked about 5 forges for under $500.

Anvil weight 50 lb