Thread: Do I need an anvil?

Hi Group,

I have noticed quite a few members post pictures of their razor beside a small anvil.
Initially, I thought it was kind of cute but not necessary; but after years of seeing them, I'm starting to think that I need one too.
Well, do I?
Since I don't do any restoration work on razors, or anything else of that size, I guess the only thing it would do is look nice. Is that about right?

Cheers

Yes,every real man should have an anvil

Thats absolutely right!

Frank, They certainly have all the needed appeal for our masculine vanities. But what do you want to *DO* with it - other than accessorize a photo? Pinning? Most pieces of hard metal will do. Polish the surfaces of hammer (I use a stainless tablespoon) and 'anvil' and tap away.
I assume you're not looking to hammer forge a blade.
If you just want one 'cause they're 'cool'. Go for it and enjoy.

Also great for keeping in your pocket, so you can tell people, "I carry an anvil back and forth at work" Nothing sounds more manly!

IMHO every SR user should have the Knowledge and the Equipment to tighten the pins on their own razors..

There was a thread on here about how get the right stuff for less then $20 shipped

Honestly I use a Jeweler's Block rather then a small anvil but either combined with a 3-4oz Ballpeen hammer will do everything you need

Search these two terms "Jeweler's Block" and try "Chasing Hammer"


A note on the pics that many don't realize..

They also show people the quality of the build
The fact that the razor balance on the scales with the blade open tells people that the build is straight and that the pins are tight and straight..

Funny, I can't seem to stop singing "The Anvil Chorus".

As my dad always says, "It's better to have a tool and not need it than need it and not have it."

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Hi Group,

I have noticed quite a few members post pictures of their razor beside a small anvil.
Initially, I thought it was kind of cute but not necessary; but after years of seeing them, I'm starting to think that I need one too.
Well, do I?
Since I don't do any restoration work on razors, or anything else of that size, I guess the only thing it would do is look nice. Is that about right?

Cheers

I would say that you definately need an anvil, so that when you move flat you have more.stuff to pack up. seriously I have been thinking about getting one, but not sure exactly why I want it either.

One question remains: where does one find such a small razor size anvil?

Cheers.