I finally decided to upgrade my rectangular block of steel for an anvil. A proper anvil. But with forged anvils being 3X as expensive, at least, I went with this. I'm just a knifesmith, don't do too much proper blacksmithing. This was the perfect size.First day forging on it, and it's great! The face is much harder than my previous anvil. My hammer work is quicker and more efficient. Suddenly my planishing is so much more successful and easy. And it makes it so much more simple to straighten my blades, as well.I should have done this so long ago.