Wizard's Workshop & Forge

Wizard's Workshop & Forge WWF is run by a dedicated hobbyist who does blacksmithing demonstrations at local county fairs, renaissance faires, local museums and charities.

Wizard's Workshop and Forge is run by myself Steven Jacobs and the wonder help of my wonderful wife Joanne Hoover. We both are very involved in historical reenactment with renaissance faires (20 years experience), Victorian events, old west/49'r events and now recently Steampunk events. I have been involved with blacksmithing for around 10-12 years after running into a smith at a Ren faire by the

name of Art Adams from Fresno CA. I took a years worth of classes from him, but got distracted by that "work" thing. About 6 years ago I found that the California Blacksmith Association meets in the next town over. Been with them since on a regular basis. Now that I'm retired from that "work" thing I've been dedicated much more time to learning more of this craft, for I figure I'll never learn it all. This page will also feature some of my steampunk creations. Some of which will be presented in an instructional format.

In today's news! Anvil J-211 a 560 # S&S double horn along with swage block J-211 at 354 # are now heading off for their...
05/04/2026

In today's news! Anvil J-211 a 560 # S&S double horn along with swage block J-211 at 354 # are now heading off for their new home in the upper mid-west!
This buyer took advantage of my special on FREE shipping for a total of 4 pallets. This was number 3 so there is one free shipping offer still available!

Anvil J-216 a beautiful 582 pound S&S double is now heading off to its new home in the North East. I am still offering F...
04/23/2026

Anvil J-216 a beautiful 582 pound S&S double is now heading off to its new home in the North East. I am still offering FREE SHIPPING for the next two anvils/pallets to anywhere in the lower 48. To give you an idea on your savings, this anvil cost $460 to ship from California to the North East.

FOR SALEJ-223SOLD 10-11-2025250 Pound Hay Budden Anvil. This classic anvil in the London Pattern is in good condition wi...
10/04/2025

FOR SALE
J-223

SOLD 10-11-2025
250 Pound Hay Budden Anvil. This classic anvil in the London Pattern is in good condition with excellent rebound. Edges have minor chipping and the face has some hammer marks but very smooth overall.
Priced to Move! See below.
Specifications:
Weight: 250 Pounds
Length: 31"
Height: 12 1/2"
Face: 4 9/16"
Hardie: 1"+
Pritchel: 3/4"
Price: $750
Shipping is available at buyers expense.

FOR SALE J-204194 Pound Kohlswa Double Horn in the Swedish Style.This Mint Condition anvil is like new. Face is glass sm...
09/24/2025

FOR SALE
J-204

194 Pound Kohlswa Double Horn in the Swedish Style.
This Mint Condition anvil is like new. Face is glass smooth with unmarked edges and fantastic rebound. The narrow face of this anvil denotes the Swedish Style.
Specifications:
Weight: 194 Pounds
Length: 30 1/4"
Height: 13 3/4"
Face: 3 1/2"
Hardie: 7/8"
Prichel: 3/4"
Price: $3,950
Shipping available at buyers expense.

FOR SALEJ-209380 Pound Refflinghaus Double Horn Anvil with Upsetting Block AND Custom 584 pound Stand. This beautiful a...
09/24/2025

FOR SALE
J-209

380 Pound Refflinghaus Double Horn Anvil with Upsetting Block AND Custom 584 pound Stand.
This beautiful anvil in the South German Style with it's one of a kind massive stand are ready to be put back to work. The anvil is in Excellent shape with absolutely zero chips on the edges. Face is also in great shape with outstanding rebound.
Specifications:
Weight Anvil: 380 pounds, Stand: 584, Total 964 pounds!
Height: Anvil: 14" With Stand: 33"
Length: 38 1/2"
Face: 4 3/4"
Hardie: 1 3/16"
Prichel: 1"
Price: $3,850
Shipping available at the buyers expense.

Here's a group picture of the four swage blocks that I will be selling. Once I get them all weighed I will post them ind...
02/03/2025

Here's a group picture of the four swage blocks that I will be selling. Once I get them all weighed I will post them individually with specs and prices. These are all from Europe either Germany or France or someplace in-between!

FOR SALEJ-216582 Pound (!!) South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. Another Monster anvil in...
02/02/2025

FOR SALE
J-216
582 Pound (!!) South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. Another Monster anvil in superior condition made in 1940 by S&S (Sickelschmidt und Schlasse). For and anvil of this size and being close to 100 years old the face on it is still nearly mirror smooth with only minor marks and very clean sharp edges. Rebound is also fantastic.
Specs:
Weight: 582 pounds
Length: 44 3/4"
Height: 15 1/4"
Face: 5 1/4"
Hardie: 1 1/4"
Prechel: 7/8"
Price: $4,350
Shipping can be arranged at buyers expense.
Located in Oakhurst CA

FOR SALEJ-213SPECIAL SUMMER DEAL!! FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 TILL SEPTEMBER 30TH 2025.389 Pound North German Double ...
02/02/2025

FOR SALE
J-213
SPECIAL SUMMER DEAL!! FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 TILL SEPTEMBER 30TH 2025.
389 Pound North German Double Horn with Upsetting Block. This anvil is in great condition and was made in 1978 by ARS, Augest Refflingaus Sohne. The face is nearly mirror smooth with a few marks upon it. Edges are in great condition. Rebound is excellent.
Specs:
Weight: 389
Length: 36"
Height: 12 3/4"
Face: 5 5/8"
Hardie: 1 1/4"
Prichel: 3/4"
Price: $2,900
Shipping: See above for special.
Located in Oakhurst CA

FOR SALEJ-212397 Pound South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. Another anvil in excellent co...
02/02/2025

FOR SALE
J-212
397 Pound South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. Another anvil in excellent condition made in 1933 by S&S (Sickelschmidt und Schlasse). The face is almost mirror smooth with only very minor marks. Edges are like new. Rebound is also superb.
Specs:
Weight: 397 pounds
Length: 39 1/4"
Height: 14"
Face: 4 1/4"
Hardie: 1 1/4"
Prichel: 3/4"
Price: $3,000
Shipping can be arranged at buyers expense.
Located in Oakhurst CA

FOR SALEJ-211560 Pound South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. This truly monster sized anvi...
02/01/2025

FOR SALE
J-211
560 Pound South German Style Double Horn with Side Shelf and Upsetting Block. This truly monster sized anvil was made in 1944 by S&S (Sickelschmidt und Schlasse). This anvil is in Great Condition with only minor marks on its face. Edges are in excellent condition. Rebound is excellent.
Specs:
Weight: 560
Length: 44 3/8" (!!)
Height: 15"
Face: 5 1/8"
Hardie: 1 3/16"
Prichel: 3/4"
Price: $4,250
Shipping can be arranged at buyers expense.
Located in Oakhurst CA

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Oakhurst, CA

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