#STEEL ANVIL FOR SALE PORTABLE#

The anvil also has an upsetting block on the far side of the anvil, down on the base.The shape is tall and thin providing the double benefit of having more of the weight under the hammer, as well as letting the blacksmith stand closer to the work than a stockier, wider anvil face.The main features making 6150 so attractive for anvils is not high HRC but toughness, wearability and the ability to harden deeper than for instance 1050 steel. As a testament to it's choice for premium anvils is that Master Blacksmith Uri Hofi cast his brand of Hofi Anvils - as well as his famous Hofi Ergonomic Hammers - in 6150 steel in Germany.Ħ150 has a typical chemistry of Carbon 0.50%, Manganese 0.80%, Silicon 0.30%, Chromium 1.00%, Vanadium 0.15%. We use them ourselves, they are a good beginner anvil.But 6150 is a step up, this is a much tougher steel and hardens deeper down from the face of the anvil.Ħ150 is a medium-carbon spring steel not unlike 5160 but with added manganese and chromium, tough enough to be used for knife blades and even machined parts like gears. There is nothing wrong with our standard anvils in 1050 shallow hardening steel. Anvil height 212 mm, footprint 293 x 165 mm.Long, rounded horn thins to approx 1/2'.Cutting face on horn side is 78 x 40 mm.Pritchel holes are 10 mm and 15 mm, drilled after casting.Cast 6150 steel hardened face to approx 57 HRC.The anvil design is by Troy Hageman of Nowra knives and we call this 40 kg model the 'Ethan' or Son of Troy This is our own anvil custom made for Nordic Edge. Nordic Edge is super proud of our own take on the classic London Pattern Anvil, with a nod to BK anvils that used to be made right here in Australia. These are a taller and thinner model than the standard stocky anvils, in a better steel alloy that hardens deeper. Premium cast steel anvil in 6150 carbon steel, good for knife makers wanting to forge their own blades.

We can ship with TNT to a depot nearest you, this is much cheaper than residential delivery) (Price is for Pickup from Brookvale, NSW 2100. The flat base allows easy clamping to our anvil stands, for a rock solid mounting, yet quickly removable for easy use of the swages.40 KG Cast Steel Blacksmith Anvil -The Ethan This can be a useful feature for knifemakers and other metalworkers who need to create specific shapes or angles in their work.

The most recent iteration of the Atlas Anvil does indeed have a mini swage on the base with round, square, and hex shapes. It has been heat-treated to increase its hardness and wear resistance, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications such as anvils. It is preferred due to its toughness, durability, heat-treatability, availability, and cost-effectiveness. They are also versatile and can be used for a range of metalworking tasks.Ĥ140 is a high-strength alloy steel commonly used for making anvils. They have higher mass-to-face ratio, a flat top surface, a hardy hole for tool attachments, and a radius edge for shaping and drawing out metal.

#STEEL ANVIL FOR SALE PORTABLE#

Hornless anvils, such as the Atlas anvil, are popular among knifemakers due to their compact size and portable nature. The anvils are painted with black paint to prevent rust, but the coating can be easily removed. The horn and heel are removed, and all the mass is put under the hammer with a small bevel, large bevel, and a 2″ radius around the hardy hole. The Atlas Anvil is a cast steel, hardened anvil of 4140 alloy built exclusively for bladesmiths in the style of a modified sawyers anvil.

Steel anvil for sale