Mickeysteelworks Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hello! Bought this hammer the other day. I've done a bunch of research, but have not been able to find a hammer that is similar. Hoping that someone can give me some more info on it! Has a stamp on the top (a vertical Venn diagram with letters, but I cannot make them out even with a pencil rubbing) and 42 stamped on the bottom (I'm assuming 42oz). Thank you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Looks like a top tool to me, possibly custom. Might be a set hammer for getting into certain radiused corners, or some kind of sheet metal autobody tool. Very interesting in any case. Perhaps if you rub the side with some chalk and take another photo someone will have a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 That's a cool looking tool, whatever its original purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevomiller Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I think it’s a love child of a dog head hammer and an extended custom set hammer. Stuff like that happens sometimes in my shop when there isn’t proper supervision. Thats why it’s so important to constantly use your tools so they are too tired for these type of shenanigans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I'd guess sheet metal hammer looks like some of the Lynch hammers I have---but I won't be in that shop till after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommytaptap Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hi. Hope this helps-these hammers are for sale by an English blacksmith making custom knives. They are described as Japanese weight forward hammers that have excellent control over forging blades to exclude 'dinging'' or marking them unintentionally in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 yours is a sheet metal / repousse hammer for doing leaf work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 TTT: Funny how much they look like cutler's hammers as used extensively in Sheffield England for several centuries. I guess if they sell better labeled "japanese"... You can also see weight forward hammers used in Renaissance European paintings. Not a new thing, "A prophet has no honour in his own country" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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