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So true... I ran out of coworkers and thus turned to forging. :D

That corner is nice and sharp--good work. Be careful with sharp edges, as they can cut into the steel a bit.

Also, if you...

You don't need a sharp corner, exactly. A 90-degree angle with a 1/4" radius works well. A lot of older anvils have broken-down corners, so you wind up with the same situation by default.

If you...

Charlie,

My approach is to hang the blade portion of the steel off the edge of the anvil. I use the corner of the anvil face to establish the step-down while hammering flat on the spine. It's...