New anvil advice- Peddinghaus or Nimba

CWendling

CWendling

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Looking to buy a new anvil and think I have narrowed it down to the 120lb Nimba or 165lb Peddinghaus. Both are about the same price and are about the top of my budget. My first thought is to go with the heavier anvil. Any suggestions from those that have used them?

Cory
 
At 120# vs 165#, the weight difference isn't significant for knifemaking. Either will easily handle a 1 pound bar of steel and a 3 pound hammer. Look at the shape and decide which will offer more for your style of forging.
 
I love my P'haus! It's a great anvil and worth ever penny. If you're interested in researching, contact Joey Van der Steeg via youtube or facebook... He's been to the factory and witnessed the way they're built-up forged and arc welded at the waist. I'd go with the 165 if they're comparable on price. You're gonna get an amazing tool that's 120 pound, or an equally amazing tool that weighs 165 pounds... An extra 45 pounds is not a bad thing and I just think 120 pounds would be a little light and limiting in comparison.
 
I want to use it for more than knifemaking. Want to start doing some decorative forging and want to just buy once. Im starting to lean toward the 260lb Nimba or maybe the 275lb Peddinghaus. Both about the same cost....
 
CWendling said:
I want to use it for more than knifemaking. Want to start doing some decorative forging and want to just buy once. Im starting to lean toward the 260lb Nimba or maybe the 275lb Peddinghaus. Both about the same cost....
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Bigger is almost always better.

Imo if you are going to buy an anvil , get an anvil you can make ANYTHING with.

so more than 250 pounds is a must
 
Nimba is the best anvil made. One piece casting heat treated to low 50's.

Everyone I know who owns a Nimba doesn't upgrade, unless they upgrade to a bigger Nimba. ;)

Chuck
 
Both awesome anvils. Personally I would pick the peddinghas in your scenario in the first post due to the extra weight. However in the bigger size class I would get the Nimba. Either way you will have a quality anvil that will last several lifetimes.
 
I bought a Rat Hole, Fontanini, entire anvil is hardened H13, and has many forming surfaces built in, I've never regretted my decision.
 
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