20 Pound Solid FORGED STEEL ANVIL w holes and step horn

This is a solid little anvil. The picture is from before I started working, but it is holding up beautifully. No dings or chips, and the ring from striking it isn't piercing. It could have gone without the horn being painted, but I took care of that. Absolutely worth the price, and a great find for a beginning blacksmith like myself.

The ball bearing test returns at more than 50% bounce back. This has exceeded expectations for a small anvil. I would purchase this again.

I mean let's face it. It's 50 bucks..it does have four holes drilled for mounting. and it's hardened still at least on the surface. not sure on the horn honestly. it is painted everywhere but the surface. I suggest popping out a tape measure before purchasing. I probably should have. this thing is laughably small. but has been equally impressive so far. I did have to take a file to the hardy hole to smooth some edges but who doesn't have a file? definitely a good buy for the money. just as described. ill try to remember to post some progress pics a month or so from now! anyhow good luck

Heavier than it looks, especially versus railroad anvils of the same size. This thing is a beast. Go get your starter Forged in Fire groove on, people. Buy with confidence that, until you find that 100lb+ anvil you’re looking for at a steal, this thing will last you a good long while.

Nice hard face, mounting holes on point. Worth the money 👍

I shopped around and decided on this small anvil based on reviews and the form factor. What do they make these things from? In my first use to flatten some copper wire dents were put into the surface apparently by the copper wire! WHAT?? This was after I had spent time cleaning up the surface and polishing the horn. Polishing the surface shows that some voids in the casting have been filled with material even softer than the anvil cast material. Take a look at the attached photos to see what I am talking about with regard to the dents and the filler material.Since I have modified this, I cannot send it back for a refund but I suggest that you avoid this product. I wish I had not believed some of those glowing reviews.

This will do the job well for small projects and some jewelry making. Heavy enough without being too large.

This isn't a bad little anvil at all. Believe or not I actually forged my first knife ever on this little joker out of 1095. I have upgraded since but I keep this one around for small projects.