Tools and Books

Anvils

We have found a great new supplier of anvils here in Canberra. Greg Greet from Red Box Products has imported some high quality cast steel anvils and is offering them at very affordable prices. They are compact, well finished and have great bounce back with the hammer. What is most impressive is the size of the deck - its wide and well shaped.

Forging Hammer

New cross pein forging hammer 1.35kg. Head is 13 x 4 x 4cm.
Handle is 36cm long with shock absorbing slot. Do your forearms a favour.
$50 + postage

Also available as a 1.35kg straight pein hammer.

Knifemaking Gas Forges

Tharwa Valley Forge is pleased to offer our propane powered knife making forges. These forges are the same design as used in our courses. Dimensions are 30cm long with a 24cm wide barrel chamber. Custom sizes are available on request (costs may vary). The forges come fully lined with a gas burner and fittings. You just nned to add a gas bottle. It gets up to welding temperature in 10 minutes and has a good reducing atmosphere for forging Damascus. Clean, compact and fast way to forge your own blades.

$880 + postage/freight

Sharpening Book

By Alan McKee

All you need to know about sharpening knives, chisels, and plane blades. This feature packed little book covers a wide range of sharpening techniques. It's photos and diagrams clearly illustrate different techniques on how to get that great edge. Chapters include - the sharpening process, sharpening equipment, sharpening angles, sharpening and care and maintenance.

Available for only $10 + postage.