Why Are Anvils Shaped The Way They Are? Are there different types of anvils? The anvil shape most people are familiar with is called a “london style” anvil. These have a very peculiar shape, very few other objects come close to the look and feel of the london style anvil. So why is it shaped […]Read More
Why New Anvils Are Expensive For the most part, blacksmithing is a fairly cheap hobby. It’s possible to get a piece of stock, a hammer, and a forge-setup for less than 100$. The only real sore spot is the anvil, with many anvils selling at $3/lb or more. This begs the question: “Why the hell […]Read More
Metals have a combination of strength and plasticity that is not found in many other materials. That’s good to know, but how do we tell the difference between metals? What is the difference between cast iron and steel? Cast Iron And Steel Carbon Content The most notable difference between steel and cast iron is the […]Read More
Blacksmithing is one of the few hobbies where you can make almost all the tools that you will need. With a hammer, a little stock, and a heat source, you can create just about anything. Because blacksmiths have the ability to make their own tools, every blacksmith workshop is unique. Every shop will be a […]Read More
This is the most comprehensive guide on the internet for finding and identifying cheap anvils. Finding an anvil when you first begin blacksmithing can be difficult. Make the process easier by reading this anvil guide where we review the best anvils, and explain everything you could ever want to know about anvils… I remember the […]Read More