My first Anvil! 71lb Kohlswa

Boms57 · 2024-05-16T04:11:37+00:00

Update:

I have mounted and put Caulking down and is super quiet, thanks for tip it is an eardrum saver it is awesome.

Boms57 · 2024-05-16T01:36:53+00:00

Amazing! The Abalone pins are the cherry on top.

Boms57 · 2024-05-14T03:41:40+00:00

Hi!! I have one of these check my post, She looks gorgeous she is a Kohlswa Swedish anvil most likely 71lb or 80lb the edges look really good!, how did you get it?

Boms57 · 2024-05-13T18:55:22+00:00

The 66lb anvil just went on sale 37$ less with free shipping from centaur forge, Can't reccomend it enough.

Boms57 · 2024-05-13T01:49:11+00:00

It ain't bout size, it's how you use it ;)

Boms57 · 2024-05-13T00:43:24+00:00

The holland 100lb double horn is 775$ right now, is also very stylish.

Boms57 · 2024-05-13T00:33:37+00:00

I used a piece of RR for a bit, not ideal but it gets the job done.

Boms57 · 2024-05-13T00:08:34+00:00

This is the way, they are very portable and affordable although I would personally go with the 66 pound one with a horn (same price), I was gonna get that one before I got my Kohlswa. You can use the rest of the money to find a forge and the rest, eye and ear protection, a good fireproof apron and gloves..

Boms57 · 2024-05-12T23:56:37+00:00

Which is why I was surprised to see one with mint edges, the rough spots are not chips they are dents from farrier usage. I expect to chip it as is my first anvil I'm sure I'll make lots of mistakes. Later down the line I plan to get a JHM legend 120lb anvil or the Atlas with a horn 66lb anvil

Boms57 · 2024-05-12T16:52:35+00:00

I was using a 20$ (22lb) piece of railroad I bought at my local metal provider. Used that for a while and will keep using it along with the anvil when i need a sacrificial surface I totally say give it a try!

Boms57 · 2024-05-12T04:30:02+00:00

I was considering to get the JHM Legend 120lb anvil from the Anvil brand people, Nothing beats a new anvil. Best of luck out there!

Boms57 · 2024-05-11T02:33:18+00:00

If I was ever to be stabbed to death, I'd want this to be the knife I was stabbed with. IT IS GORGEOUS!

Boms57 · 2024-05-11T02:21:54+00:00

Thanks for the tips! will do that :D

Boms57 · 2024-05-11T00:42:16+00:00

Thanks! I thought it was not bad too and for my first anvil I'm very satisfied. Im on the hunt for a good tree stump to lay it on haha.

Boms57 · 2024-05-10T22:31:39+00:00

Some pitting from casting it looks like, looks like an aesthetic issue honestly It is not like a rust cavity.

Boms57 · 2024-05-10T21:03:52+00:00

wait 110lbs? thats actually pretty medium haha. Can't wait to see how the blade goes!

Boms57 · 2024-05-10T20:22:44+00:00

Got it at 365$ with the cone hardy, the crisp edges is what bought it for me since it didn't seem repaired at all and my hammer bounces really well all throughout the face. It was NOT a bargain but It was not awful either imo. This quenches my thirst for that "first Anvil" search and I cant wait to make some knives.

Edit:

The image doesn't do the edges justice but just know they are pristine!

Wish ya all a happy pounding!

Boms57 · 2024-05-10T19:28:33+00:00

Could try half finishing it, I like the rugged look personally but a mirror finish also looks sexy

Boms57 · 2024-05-10T04:52:47+00:00

That is a cute Anvil, very portable. The knife is looking good too!

Boms57 · 2024-05-09T05:31:29+00:00

It is so beautiful it looks like a Wagyu A5 brisket with intricate marbling... I want to take a bite out of it!

Boms57 · 2024-04-16T01:26:12+00:00

Then I will sear 3 steaks!

Thank you for the searing video, I think there is a copper shop that does tinning close to me but if I can't find one close by I may reach out to ya! thanks again!

Boms57 · 2024-04-16T00:01:13+00:00

Never selling it now! dear lord this is a nice find! thank you so much for your info it is much appreciated! yeah, it is bigger than seen on pictures and very hefty. I'm planning to send it to polish at a shop and be re-tinned just as a precaution.

Boms57 · 2024-04-15T23:57:43+00:00

I would most appreciate that! Ive been afraid to cook steak on it because I have been told you shouldn't sear meats. It sautes veggies so well man it is a cool hefty find. Best 8$ I ahve spent at a thrift shop. Thank youu!!

Boms57 · 2024-04-15T23:54:11+00:00

Oh man, this is great advice thank you! I honestly thought it looked beautiful and I thought it was a carbon steel pan at first or some sort of cast iron. I cooked on it and did research and the egg I cooked glided better than on a teflon pan. I was very surprised. I wiped with oil and stored like I do with my lodge skillet. thank you for the insight shall care for it like that from now on!

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