I don't blame you if you're tired of people telling you what you need. You need to eat this or that. You need to buy this car or that power tool or a shirt that makes you look jacked. Forget all that.

A practical look at a must-have anvil tool, focused on shop essentials, forging workflow, and traditional metalworking craft.

One of the biggest challenges facing the aspiring blacksmith is procuring the tools of the trade. And that means tackling the unenviable task of finding a decent anvil. Sure, one can buy an ASO — ...