Hi all. Beginner question here.
I've looked at stuff I need to set up my own little (hobby) smithy. I have a question about the nature of hammer designs.
So far, I have seen or heard of:
Swedish
French
German (used these at a recent workshop)
Czech ----> There is no Czech hammer, this is a rumor
Hofi
Each of these seem to be different. For example, the French hammers I have seen online have a 'step' built into them. The German hammers have an 'aerodynamic' design, for lack of a better term. Other hammers have their own shapes as well.
My question is... why? What is the point/advantage of one design over another? How/why were they developed the way they were?
If there is a resource I should look at, please let me know!
Thanks in advance!