Larson Bladesmithing - Dogs Head Hammer - 2.5 lb

A Bladesmithing Hammer or Dogs head hammer is a Japanese style forging hammer.. Its purpose is to be used primarily for forging in the bevels on blades. Its design sets the weight to the front of the hammer and the handle to the back. This is what gives the dogs head hammer its name as it makes it resemble the shape of a dogs head. These are forged from 4140 tool stee

Hand forged by Andrew Larson.

Square Domed face

Flame-hardened handle