VEVOR 22 Lb Double-Horn Anvil
A real cast steel anvil at a size you can actually afford and move. The standard starting point before you commit to something bigger.
~$59 CAD
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Gear I'd Recommend
Starting From Scratch?
A beginner blacksmithing kit, picked from specs and reviews. I'm ordering these myself to put through the paces, this list gets more opinionated once I have.
Anvil & Striking
Estwing Sure Strike Blacksmith's Hammer, 40oz
Forged steel, one piece, no handle to snap on you mid-swing. Estwing's been the trusted name in forged hand tools for decades.
~$32 CAD
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Estwing Sure Strike Ball Peen Hammer, 12oz
Lighter and smaller than the main hammer, for finer shaping and detail work the 40oz is too much hammer for.
~$29 CAD
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Blacksmith Tongs, 5-Piece Set
Flat, square jaw, bolt, blade, and wolf jaw, assembled and ready to grab hot steel on day one. No DIY riveting required.
~$97 CAD
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25-Piece Punch and Chisel Set
Taper, pin and center punches plus cold chisels, for hardy-hole work, texturing and cutting stock to length.
~$34 CAD
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VEVOR 6" Bench Vise with Anvil
Ductile iron, 360° swivel base, small built-in anvil face. For filing, drilling and holding stock the tongs can't.
~$76 CAD
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Nelyrho 2-Burner Propane Forge Kit
Propane's the easiest heat source to learn on, no coal to manage. Dual burner gets you to welding heat, not just bending heat.
~$118 CAD
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Leather Welding Apron with Gloves
Full split cowhide coverage down to the knee, six pockets, gloves included. Don't skip this to save a few bucks.
~$61 CAD
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NoCry Clear Safety Glasses
ANSI Z87 rated, anti-fog, wraps around. Sparks fly at the anvil, keep your eyes covered every session.
~$19 CAD
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Pro For Sho 34dB Ear Muffs
Hammering on steel adds up over a career. Highest NRR in the low-profile class, easy to wear alongside a face shield.
~$28 CAD
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AirGearPro G-500 Respirator Mask
Forge fumes and metal dust aren't something to just breathe through. Reusable with swappable filters.
~$56 CAD
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3-Piece Wire Scratch Brush Set
Carbon steel and stainless bristles, for clearing scale off hot steel and cleaning up before finishing a piece.
~$14 CAD
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TARIST Metal File Set, 3-Piece
Flat, half-round and round files. Cleans up edges and surfaces the hammer and grinder leave behind.
~$25 CAD
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Fusion Quench 10 Oil, 1 Gallon
Purpose-built quenching oil for heat treating knife steel. Water works in a pinch, this won't crack your blade doing it.
~$65 CAD
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