newforger2024

Thanks for the responses. I remember reading on several sights that hammers that are made in China should be avoided, that was my only reason for asking. Are you guys saying that’s not as big of a deal when using or purchasing hammers? Thanks for the help and patience with me! Super new to this all. 

Hey guys, new to blacksmithing. Trying to learn as much as I can as I begin to build up tools and start practicing. Just had a question, a family member bought me a Swedish cross peen hammer. I don’t know the maker but I wanted to know how I could tell if it was a mass produced Chinese hammer or a quality piece made it Europe or America. 
 

Some of the details are: it’s handle is American hickory, the head I believe is fully tempered not just in the strike faces, has a thick steel circular wedge. Any information on determining quality of hammers would be super beneficial. Thanks a lot.