Any Atlas Alec anvil owners?

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Bt87

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I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on an Atlas knife makers anvil but I can get a “blemished” Alec which has a horn and swage block for $20 cheaper. I’ve seen a bunch of great reviews for the smaller one but nothing on the Alec…anyone have hands on experience with this anvil? Thanks in advance
 
Bt87 said:
I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on an Atlas knife makers anvil but I can get a “blemished” Alec which has a horn and swage block for $20 cheaper. I’ve seen a bunch of great reviews for the smaller one but nothing on the Alec…anyone have hands on experience with this anvil? Thanks in advance
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I have an Alec, it is my first anvil in my shop. Previously I had used more typical anvils while taking classes or at local blacksmithing events.

I really like it so far. I have it mounted in a stand that I built using 2x4's and over 100lbs of sand. The anvil sits on a silicone pad that has a layer of silicone under it. The noise level is low but the responsiveness to hammer blows has been just fine.
It is small, but if you're choosing between Atlas and Alec that's not a factor. I have not been limited by the size when it comes to knifemaking. I do like the horn on the Alec because I like to use it to shape my handles and fingergrips.

Overall, I'd recommend it.
 
dwaterfield said:
I have an Alec, it is my first anvil in my shop. Previously I had used more typical anvils while taking classes or at local blacksmithing events.

I really like it so far. I have it mounted in a stand that I built using 2x4's and over 100lbs of sand. The anvil sits on a silicone pad that has a layer of silicone under it. The noise level is low but the responsiveness to hammer blows has been just fine.
It is small, but if you're choosing between Atlas and Alec that's not a factor. I have not been limited by the size when it comes to knifemaking. I do like the horn on the Alec because I like to use it to shape my handles and fingergrips.

Overall, I'd recommend it.
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Awesome feedback. Thank you. I do think I’d use the horn in similar fashion which is why I’m torn. If it’s quiet, that’s a good thing in my book.
 
Atlas Knife Company said:
You won't regret either one, but I'm partial to the original Atlas. Hardy tools easily replace the functionality of a horn, and more, without the increased ringing noise.
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I have seriously been considering buying a pair of Atlas Anvils for my students. They look so damn functional. You did a great job designing those, bud.
 
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