Hammers / Nails / Pry bars

Two million years ago, the history of mankind - and that of the hammer - began when one of our ancestors first picked up a stone to use it as a striking tool. Another soon realized that the power of the tool could be greatly increased by attaching a handle made of wood, bone or horn. The continual inventiveness of the human mind and the advent of metallurgy have allowed countless variations to be made in the hammer's design to better aid us in hunting, construction of dwellings, clothing, etc. To this day, the hammer has remained essential to all humankind, but especially to the woodworker.

 
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Damascus Steel Hammer

Damascus Steel Hammer

This attractive Damascus steel hammer proves that a highly sophisticated implement can be produced from mankind's oldest tool, despite its archaic appearance. The selectively hardened striking surfaces are forge-welded to the soft basic...
€499.00

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Article No. 705692

Square Hammer, engraved

Square Hammer, engraved

Those who are fond of attention to detail will certainly appreciate Master Sato’s hand-engraved Genno. To highlight the mythological animal motifs engraved on both sides of the hammer head, the surface is copper-patinated. Flat and...
€118.90

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Article No. 714203

Genno with Dragon Engraving

Genno with Dragon Engraving

Dragons are considered the oldest and most powerful mythical creatures in Japan and often revered as a talisman and the symbol of imperial power. The head of this hammer is the combination of the work of a Japanese master blacksmith and...
€189.00

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Article No. 714206

Octagonal Hammer, Head Weight 115 g

Octagonal Hammers

Octagonal-headed hammer with flat cheeks, ideal for adjusting and fitting work. The cheeks can also be used as striking surfaces. Selectively hardened, flat and curved faces.
variants
€28.40

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Article No. 714001

Nomi Genno

Nomi Genno

Easy-to-handle hammer for driving Japanese chisels and carving tools. Round head with large striking area for more accurate strokes. Flat and curved faces, selectively hardened.
€36.10

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Article No. 714011

»Sakkiri« Joiner’s Hammer

»Sakkiri« Joiner’s Hammer

Traditional Japanese hammer with rounded face - perfect for precisely driving and countersinking small to medium-sized nails. The tapered fin with a straight face is ideal for countersinking protruding nail heads. The slightly...
€30.90

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Article No. 714013

Carpenter's Hammer

Carpenter's Hammer

Puristic, well-balanced carpenter's hammer with slightly bell-shaped head and round cross-section. The flanks are bronzed, the faces are finely ground.
€34.40

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Article No. 714010

Hattori Genno

Hattori Genno

Japanese-style hammer for driving chisels and nails. Round head with selectively hardened flat and curved faces.
€17.70

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Article No. 700975

Japanese Hammer »Kozuchi«, Head Weight 290 g

Japanese Hammers »Kozuchi«

These hammers are made in a Japanese master forge and allow practically effortless hammering with a high driving force and perfect balance. The harmoniously proportioned head and the ergonomic handle yield a wonderfully organic tool...
variants
€90.80

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Article No. 714322

Square Hammer, Matt Finish

Square Hammer, Matt Finish

Hand-forged Genno from a hammer blacksmith in Japan, whose shape embodies the simple elegance of Japanese style. The distinction between the fire forged, matt basic body and the hardened, highly-polished striking surfaces gives an...
€108.00

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Article No. 714123

Genno, Hammered Look, Daruma-Style Hammer

Genno, Hammered Look

This archaic-looking Genno is forged by hand in one of the last big hammer forges in Japan. The soft body is selectively hardened, then given a kind of hammered look. Heating the soft steel to varying temperatures (250-300 °C) results in...
variants
€134.00

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Article No. 714122

Japanese Carpenter's Hammer

Japanese Carpenter's Hammer

This is the perfect tool for bounce-free driving, hammering in and removing nails. The conical head stays true, does not bounce and the sharp nail claw is exceptionally efficient at removing nails. The faces and cheeks are designed to...
€29.60

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Article No. 714124

Japanese Mini Hammer »Kozuchi«

Japanese Mini Hammer »Kozuchi«

Thanks to its compact size and the harmonious proportions, the hammer guarantees an excellent grip. The asymmetrical design ensures high directional stability.
€23.90

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Article No. 714208

Japanese Mini Hammer »Daruma«

Japanese Mini Hammer »Daruma«

The compact Daruma-style hammer is primarily used for striking Japanese chisels. The round head with a large striking surface allows accurate strokes. Flat and curved faces.
€23.90

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Article No. 714207

Kugishime

Kugishime

This all-round tool is found in many Japanese tool boxes. In addition to its primary function as a mini-hammer for tiny nails and working in inaccessible spots, the »handle« is also used as a punch for countersinking nail heads. The...
€13.80

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Article No. 714130

Estwing Claw Hammer

Estwing Claw Hammer

With their round, smooth, bell-shaped head with slightly curved face and the curved nail claw, claw hammers are ideal for driving in and loosening nails while protecting the surface.
€69.00

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Article No. 705698

Estwing Roofing Hammer, Checkered Face

Estwing Roofing Hammers

The point can be driven into the wood, and so is used for moving beams and keeping the hammer on the roof. With magnetic nail claw.
variants
€69.00

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Article No. 714132

Estwing All-purpose Hatchet

Estwing All-purpose Hatchet

Robust hatchet, ideal for carpentry tasks. Thin blade with hammer head and nail claw. Comes with nylon cutting edge protection.
€103.40

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Article No. 705691

Picard Claw Hammer 791

Picard Claw Hammer 791

100% steel roofing hammer with large nail claw and bell-shaped head with smooth face. Handle made of unvarnished leather discs.
€82.60

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Article No. 705660

Picard Roofing Hammer 790, Checkered Face

Picard Roofing Hammers 790

The head and neck are forged from one piece and joined seamlessly to the leather grip, making this Picard hammer almost indestructible. The handle is made of disc-stacked leather and screwed to the full-length tang through a head plate....
variants
€79.80

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Article No. 714131

Picard Roofing Hammer 698, Checkered Face

Picard Roofing Hammers 698

Unbreakable, oval steel tube handle with a vibration dampening, non-slip elastomer grip. The head features a selectively hardened point, claw and magnetic nail slots which can also accommodate small nails.
variants
€47.80

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Article No. 705685

Picard Blacksmith's Hammer, Head Weight 1000 g

Picard Blacksmith's Hammers

Drop-forged hammer with traditional Scandinavian shape: elliptical house, conically tapered hammer face with ferruled edges and rounded fin. Ash handle with annular wedge.
variants
€42.30

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Article No. 705334

Picard Warrington Hammer, Head Weight 180 g

Picard Warrington Hammers

All-purpose hammer with classic head shape for assembly and inlay work. The fin is rounded, the face slightly curved in order to prevent marks on the surface. Ash handle.
variants
€22.00

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Article No. 705682

Hultafors Claw Hammer TS

Hultafors Claw Hammer TS

Simple claw hammer with ergonomic, ribbed handle and breakproof oval steel tube shaft. A thin strong claw affords easy access to nail heads without leaving marks on the surface. Slightly curved face.
€39.10

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Article No. 714118

Hultafors Locksmith's Hammer, Head Weight 300 g

Hultafors Locksmith's Hammers

Versatile universal hammer for assembly tasks in metal and woodworking, such as making adjustments, hammering in nails and driving tools. Head of hand-forged steel, sandblasted and clear-coated. Pane and face hardened with precisely...
variants
€19.40

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Article No. 705497

Hultafors Forging Hammer, Head Weight 1500 g

Hultafors Forging Hammer

Robust blacksmithing hammer with hardened pane and face. Sand-blasted and clear-coated hammer head. Hickory handle.
variants
€39.80

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Article No. 703065

LogSavers Hammer

FlitchSavers und LogSavers Hammers

Hammers used to install FlitchSavers and LogSavers. FlitchSavers and LogSavers are used to control existing splits and checks in valuable hardwood logs, leading to higher yields in the drying process. Advantages compared with common...
€199.00 €179.00

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Article No. 810229

Hultafors Cross-peen Hammer, Head Weight 250 g

Hultafors Cross-peen Hammers

Traditional cross-peen hammer with rectangular striking surface for adjustments and flat peen for hammering in nails. The blade-like peen allows you to drive in even small nails safely and precisely. Sand-blasted, clear-coated head, made...
€25.40

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Article No. 714332

Rawhide Hammer

Rawhide Hammer

This rawhide hammer is a specialised tool for the purpose of splitting wooden shingles together with a splitting knife. The head of the hammer is made of water buffalo skin, which is rolled and compressed thrice. Then the hammer head has...
€116.50

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Article No. 705681

Wiha Soft Face Mallet, Weight 300 g

Wiha Soft Face Mallets

This hammer is used for assembly work and fitting parts together. The yellow face is medium hard and made of colourfast and wear-resistant polyurethane. It is suited for assembly and fitting work. Soft materials can be hammered using the...
variants
€21.30

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Article No. 717865

White Rubber Hammer, Weight 330 g

White Rubber Hammers

Ideal to protect delicate surfaces from hammer marks. The advantage which these hammers (with heads made of white rubber) have over their black counterparts is that they do not leave unattractive marks on light coloured surfaces....
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€18.60

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Article No. 705679

German Veneer Hammer

German Veneer Hammer

Solid steel head, ash handle.
€78.00

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Article No. 705689

Blacksmith's Hammer, Hand-forged, 1000 g

Blacksmith's Hammer, Hand-forged

Each of these blacksmith's hammers is individually hand-forged, their classic German shape and optimal weight distribution having been appreciated for centuries by smiths all over the world. Handle made of untreated ash wood.
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€54.40

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Article No. 714432

DICTUM Locksmith’s Hammer with Handle Protector, Head Weight 300 g

DICTUM Schlosserhammer mit Stielschutz

For universal use in the workshop, assembly work or repairs. A handle protection sleeve prevents the handle from being damaged. German design compliant with DIN 1041 standard. Secured with annular wedge.
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€11.60

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Article No. 715482

DICTUM Forging Hammer, Head Weight 1500 g

DICTUM Forging Hammers

Robust forging hammer of German design.
variants
 
€24.60

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Article No. 715484

DICTUM Cabinetmaker’s Hammer, Head Weight 250 g

DICTUM Cabinetmaker’s Hammers

French design with rectangular striking surface. The narrow pane is ideal for hammering in small nails. Handle secured with annular wedge.
variants
 
€14.10

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Article No. 715486

DICTUM Warrington Hammer, Head Weight 100 g

DICTUM Warrington Hammer

Cabinetmaker’s hammer of English design with slightly rounded striking face. For universal use in the workshop and assembly work. Secured with wooden and steel wedge.
variants
 
€15.10

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Article No. 715490

€5.00

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Article No. 714134

DICTUM White Beech Mallet with Ribbed Handle

DICTUM White Beech Mallet with Ribbed Handle

Designed in cooperation with our master sculptor, this mallet is optimally balanced in terms of proportion, handle ergonomics and weight. The ribbed handle, the turned ball-shaped end and the soft transition towards the poll ensure that...
 
€29.90

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Article No. 730087

 
€31.70

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Article No. 730035

 
€32.30

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Article No. 730037

DICTUM Square Mallet, Weight 600 g

DICTUM Square Mallets

These mallets are ideal for both assembly work and driving chisels. The hard, single-piece head of domestic white beech has a trapezoid shape for precise, ergonomic strokes. All edges are slightly bevelled to prevent damage to the...
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€32.40

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Article No. 730044

DICTUM Square Mallet with Treated Hickory Handle, 600 g

DICTUM Square Mallet with Treated Hickory Handle, 600 g

These mallets are ideal for both assembly work and driving chisels. The hard, single-piece head of German white beech has a trapezoid shape for precise, ergonomic strokes. All edges are slightly bevelled to prevent damage to the...
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€32.40

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Article No. 730092

DICTUM Square Mallet with Treated Hickory Handle, 850 g

DICTUM Square Mallet with Treated Hickory Handle, 850 g

These mallets are ideal for both assembly work and driving chisels. The hard, single-piece head of German white beech has a trapezoid shape for precise, ergonomic strokes. All edges are slightly bevelled to prevent damage to the...
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€33.70

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Article No. 730093

Brass Mallet, Ø 47 mm, 390 g

Brass Mallet

High-quality mallet with solid brass head and full-length handle made of dark brown glazed beech. The long and ergonomically shaped handle enables precise and finely dosed striking power, while at the same time the mallet lies...
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€32.90

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Article No. 730890

Pfeil Brass Mallet, 450 g

Pfeil Brass Mallets

Highly functional brass mallets from the traditional company Pfeil, with cherry wood handles. Their bell-shaped heads enable the mallets to be held close to the neck in order to finely adjust the striking power. The mallets are shock...
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€59.00

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Article No. 730018

Plastic Mallet, Head Diameter 70 mm, 400 g

Plastic Mallets

Extremely robust, impact-absorbing plastic mallets with full-length handle of untreated American maple. The high-quality plastic hammer heads are completely wear-resistant and protect the handles of your tools. The heavier mallets with...
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€47.20

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Article No. 730040

White Beech Mallet from Single Piece of Wood

White Beech Mallet from Single Piece of Wood

Robust white beech mallet made in Germany from a single turned piece of wood.
€28.60

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Article No. 730048

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Two million years ago, the history of mankind, and that of the hammer, began when one of our ancestors first picked up a stone to use it as a striking tool. Another soon realized that the power of the tool could be greatly increased by attaching a handle made of wood, bone or horn. The continual inventiveness of the human mind and the advent of metalurgy have allowed countless variations to be made in the hammer's design to better aid us in hunting, construction of dwellings, etc. To this day, the hammer has remained essential to all humankind, but especially to the woodworker.

Japanese Hammers (Tsuchi)

Japanese Hammers (Tsuchi)

The simple outward appearance of the Japanese hammer conceals its inner sophistication.

The hammer head is soft in the middle and hardened only at the ends. This allows the full force of a blow to be transferred while simultaneously dampening vibrations and reducing the hammer's 'bounce'. One face of the hammer is flat while the other is ground with a slight crown, making it especially useful for driving wooden nails flush with a surface and for marquetry work.

The Genno's high efficiency means you can generally select a lighter weight in comparison to conventional European hammers. The handles are made of sturdy, wear-resistant Japanese white oak (Boshu). They are extra long and ergonomically designed for comfortable use. Replacement handles are available upon request. The specified weights refer to the weight of the head alone.

 

Japanese Hammers - Types

  • 4-Kaku Genno

    4-Kaku Genno


    Octagonal-headed hammer with flat cheeks which can be used as additional striking surfaces. Ideal for adjusting tools and fitting, i.e. setting plane irons, leveling and inlaying. White oak handle, unvarnished.

     

  • 8-Kaku Genno

    8-Kaku Genno


    Traditional, square-headed hammer with rounded edges. The profile of the head is tapered towards the middle to increase directional stability during use. General-purpose hammer for assembly work, driving nails, etc. A 375 g Genno us usually used for striking Japanese chisels (Nomi). White oak handle, unvarnished.

     

Estwing and Picard

  • ESTWING Tools

    ESTWING Tools


    The heads, necks and handles of these hammers are joined seamlessly to make these indestructible striking tools. The heads and full-length tangs are forged from one piece of tool steel, differentially hardened and polished over its entire surface. Ergonomically designed leather handle.

     

  • PICARD Latthammer 698

    PICARD Latthammer 698


    The quality standards for German hammers have been set by the PICARD company since it was founded in 1857. The model 698 is a tool which should be in every woodworker's tool-box. Unbreakable, steel tube handle with a vibration dampening, non-slip elastomer grip. Head with differentially hardened point and claw, checkered face and magnetic nail slots which can also accommodate small nails.

     

Leather Hammer & Wooden Mallet

  • Leather Hammer

    Leather Hammer

    This thick-skinned hammer is not easily fazed by large tasks. The leather heads of are made of coiled American buffalo hide which dampens the blow and protects the surfaces of sensitive pieces from damage. Ideal for furniture assembly, interior, restoration, parquetry and tiling work. The heads are highly resistant to wear and can also be used for striking chisels and carving tools. Ergonomic hickory handles.

     

TOVE Wrecking Bars

TOVE Wrecking Bars


Tove wrecking bars are as indispensable to a Swedish fireman as they are to a carpenter working on a construction site. These fine tools have been synonymous with quality and reliability for over 50 years. The steel is fully hardened and therefore particularly light, a feature which will certainly not go unnoticed when working in the field. The wide, precision ground pry tips at both ends allow the bar to be easily wedged without damaging the surface of the piece.

 

Nail Starter (Marutsuba Nomi)

Nail Starter (Marutsuba Nomi)

Carpenter's tool for making pilot holes for long nails. Forged, hardened steel with hilt to facilitate removal from the wood. Red oak handle.

Hammering Tips

Hammering Tips

When driving a nail into a piece of wood, friction causes an incredible amount of heat to be produced. This heat destroys the wood's fibers and tends to loosen the nail's ultimate grip on the wood. It is therefore best to use the shortest, thinest aprropriate nail and to tap it in up to the neck using soft blows and then seat it with one sharp tap.

The flat face of the Genno should be used to tap the nail and the curved face to seat it.

Where does the name Genno come from?

An old Japanese legend tells a story about the Genno, which we would like to tell you.

In the year 1385 AD, several people died mysteriously in the Tochigi prefecture. A stone named Sesshouseki, which was presumably possessed by an evil spirit, was responsible for these events. This stone killed all living beings around it – birds fell to the ground, and people around it suddenly died for no apparent reason.

In order to stop this horror, a monk named Gennou Shinsho set off to the valley where the stone was. With a hammer, which was later on called "Genno" and resembled the shape it still has today, he attacked the stone. With only one heavy stroke, the stone was destroyed and the pieces were shot to the provinces Okyayama, Niigata, Hiroshima, Oita, and Gunma. Since this legend exists, the Genno has got its name.

"The valley where the stone was located is an area of volcanic origin, and stones in this area still contain volcanic gases which are made up of hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide and arsenic."