I
talked
about them in my Basic Bladesmithing video, and have had many
requests.
Here are the "Angle Peen" hammers that I first created for myself
because
traditional cross pien and straight pien hammers were just too
uncomfortable
and unnatural to use. I am taking orders for these hammers and
will
make them as they are ordered. The
cost is $179 each (plus shipping) for the hammer
with
one of my "split", hickory handles installed. (shipping is approx.
$17.35 via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation/insurance for the
lower 48 states)
The
hammers are available in "small" or "large" sizes (weights).
(right
or left hand models) The finished weight of the smaller size,
when the handle is installed is generally 2lb-14oz. The finished weight
of the large version hammers when a split handle is installed is
generally 3lb-14oz. Since each hammer is hand made, the weight
can vary slightly for hammer to hammer. The hammers are forged from
4140
steel,
so there are slight differences in each hammer. The eyes are
drifted
to fit a standard "Blacksmith" hammer handle, available at most
hardware
stores. The peens on these hammers are offset at a 45 degree
angle,
which allows the user to draw out the material they are working on by
simply
flipping the hammer over, while remaining in a natural hammering
position.
The "Double Drawing" hammer is designed for drawing out stock, both
lengthwise
and width, simply by flipping the hammer over. With the "Double
Drawing"
hammer, you can draw the edge bevels into a blade without having to
"back
bend" the blade prior to forging the bevels. It is also an
excellent
tool for creating distal tapers. One final note....these
hammers
are softer than hammers that are commercially available. The
reason for this
is that I would much rather have to clean up a ding in the hammer face,
than have to repair a ding in the anvil face from a missed blow......
so
don't expect a super hard hammer face. They will hold up just
fine
for hot work, but will ding if used on cold or hardened materials.
I must emphasis that the
angle peen hammers hammers must be forged for either right or left
handed
use, so if your ordering, please ensure you specify right or left
handed.
Double drawing hammers are ambidextrous.
*Prices effective 22 Jan 2012, subject to change without notice
Angle Peen Hammer
Right Handed Angle Peen
This one is sold
Taking Orders
1 weight: 2lb 13oz
With split Hickory Handle.
4140 steel
Price: $179.00 Plus Shipping/insurance
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If your interested in on of
these
hammer, or have any questions, feel free to contact me... Caffreyknives@gmail.comor
you can phone me between 9am-6pm MST at 406-727-9102.