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Current WIP. Hand forged 1084 approx 13''. Raised clip, distally tapered, birds head pommel. Will post more pics as it progresses.
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Attachment 65091
Current WIP. Hand forged 1084 approx 13''. Raised clip, distally tapered, birds head pommel. Will post more pics as it progresses.
Very cool !!!
Look forward to seeing the progress pics..very cool. I've always wanted to get into blade-smithing, forging.
It's a very fun addictive hobby. You've been warned.
Ya it is definitely a blast! If anyone has a good anvil they want to sell me cheap I'll take it! That's ONE of the things slowing me up! What you did there is very impressive! I am not that good.., it's definitely a lot of work but so cool watching yourself turn a hunk of metal into a useful tool!
ill be following this! Good work!
Check Oleo Acres in Littleton, he gets used stuff fairly regularly. Finding old good anvils out here is tough. I scored a 200lb Trenton last year for $100.00 it's in pretty good shape actually. I use the larger anvil for most my roughing in and my 120lb for finish work.
ya that sounds like you got a pretty good deal.. its been a little while since I looked but when I was looking before every one I found they were asking way too much!
Thanks for the heads up on where to look for one.
If you're only interested in basic bladesmithing for the time being I would get a 4x4 stake anvil from oldworldanvils.net. they'll cut them a bit taller as well. Thats what i started on.