Lemmy, I really like the idea of creating your own anvil ....and then using it to create other things

Do you use it to forge blades ? Do you use coke as the primary fuel in the forge ? I have seen plans to create a forge that uses waste oil and is clean burning. Not certain if it would be a good choice as I thought carbon from the coke/coal/charcoal found its way into the work piece?
'A G', thank you for your suggestions and the link. Those blades are beauties

If I can produce something half as good ...I will be a very happy man. Are you 'self taught' or did you learn from another bladesmith?
Regards David