Hardy hole

Hardy hole

A hardy hole is a square hole in an anvil, suitable for holding hardy tools in place. Most anvils have at least one hardy hole, and may have one or more pritchel holes.


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  • Hardy (blacksmithing) — The hardy refers to a square hole in an anvil and various tools that fit inside that hole. As the hardy hole is square, the tools used in it will not turn. [ The Complete Bladesmith , p. 10] Different hardy tools are used to form and cut metal.… …   Wikipedia

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