8 Hide Hammer Size A (25mm) 285g

<p>Thor hide hammers have malleable Iron head fitted with two cylindrical faces of compressed buffalo hide on a wooden shaft.</p> <p>The malleable Iron head provides the weight for the blow and the hide faces absorb the shock whilst transferring the force to the item being struck without fear of damage.</p> <p>Ideal where a heavy blow is required combined with a relatively small striking area. These hide hammers have faces that are designed to wear and can be easily replaced as spare faces are available.</p> <p>They are used as a general-purpose soft-faced hammer in engineering for assembly, repair and maintenance.</p> <p>(No.4 size hammer has a slip-on handle - all other sizes have the usual wedge type handle fitted.)</p><p>Size: A.<br />Weight 340g (12oz).<br />Diameter 25mm (1 in).</p>