Is this anvil worth it?

[Shinji_Ikari]

Looking around and ran across this:

linky to anvil

Does anyone have experience with this brand or know anything about them?

Is this a good deal or smoke and mirrors with me failing a perception check?

Even with shipping it would cost less than similar anvils from other places.

Thank you!

 

[Alan]

I'm no expert but the specs from the link look great for the price, definitely something to consider. I’m really interested to see how it performs in actual use.

 

[Shinji_Ikari]

Same here, I would like to know if this is a good anvil or just smoke and mirrors before I buy.

So far the other one I am considering is a 100# Emmerson for twice the price on this one.

Thoughts?

 

[Alan]

Hey, did some digging and here's what I found, hope this helps you make a decision:

London - 4140 cast steel at 55–56 RC: Harder, more wear-resistant, and better for cutting or high-abrasion applications. The casting process may make it slightly less tough (more brittle) than forged or machined steel.

Emerson - 4140 tool steel, heat-treated to 48–50 RC: Softer than the cast version. It will be tougher and less likely to crack under impact, but it won’t resist wear or cutting forces as well. This makes it better for parts that see shock or bending rather than constant abrasive contact.