I haven_ used this anvil as of yet, so I_l only comment on it's appearance in regards to my expectations. Overall, it_ pretty much what I was hoping to get. It_ a forged steel 66lb anvil, and after smashing a few cans on it and hammering some copper wire flat, it shows no deformation so it seems pretty stout. The casting seems solid, although this anvil is rough in spots, particularly around the edges. The horn is actually 2 pieces, welded to the rest of the anvil. This came as a bit of a surprise, and I hope it holds up. I_l need to take a grinder to the horn to smooth some spots out. That aside, I_ glad I could find a decent anvil at this price. Adam Lipinski