June 17, 2024 by Heather
Review Of The Drakon Forge / Heavin Forge 35kg Anvil
The Ultimate 35kg Cast Steel Anvil for Farriers, Blacksmiths and Bladesmiths
When Kevin and Heather found that their students battled to obtain anvils in South Africa, Kevin decided to have them made to his design! New imported anvils for farriers were available in South Africa but with the shipping costs and duties, they were very expensive tools. Kevin researched and found a small foundry to cast 12 anvils exactly to his design which would work well for light blacksmithing, farriers and bladesmiths. With the Harveys spending all their time forging knives and teaching, they never made any more but finally handed over the pattern to Dennis Kriel from Drakon Forged to carry on with. It is a lot easier to obtain suitable anvils in other countries, especially the U.S.A.
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I’m here to help you with a deep dive into what makes the collaboration between Drakon Forged and Heavin Forge so significant. This isn’t just about a hunk of metal; it’s about a meticulously crafted tool that’s set to elevate the standard in smithing.
In my opinion, you can tell when something’s made by people who know their craft inside and out. Kevin and Heather Harvey, the ABS Master Bladesmiths behind this anvil, have poured their hard-earned expertise into every curve and surface of this 35kg cast steel anvil.
You’re going to find out about the custom-designed carbon alloy steel that’s been used. It’s tough, it’s durable, and it’s made for bladesmiths who mean business. With a steadfast focus on both toughness and durability, this anvil reflects dedication to quality that only years of forging experience can instil.
But craftsmanship and design are just one piece of the puzzle. What I really hope that you appreciate is how the anvils are cast in South Africa with an attention to detail that’s nothing short of impressive. This process guarantees an anvil that doesn’t just meet the standard – it sets one.
Kevin Harvey M.S. crafted the wooden pattern for these anvils.
Choose something that resonates with you. If you’re a blacksmith, bladesmith, or farrier, the rigorous demands of your craft are not to be taken lightly. A tool that’s built to serve, adapt and last is what you need, and this anvil is designed exactly with those needs in mind.
They are on special at the moment, so don’t miss out, they can even be shipped overseas.
Check out this video of the brilliant “bounce back” that is obtained from these anvils. When visiting scrapyards take along a ballbearing in case you come across any anvils. You will see in the video how you use the ballbearing to test the quality of an anvil.
The usual price in South African Rands is R14 740, on special for R13 740, including tax excluding shipping. Click here to invest in an anvil that will last many generations and mention Kevin and Heather’s names.
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