Sharp Texturing Hammer, Fretz HMR-12

The Fretz Sharp Texturing Hammer features two sharp, tapered heads which produce clear, straight lines on metal. The two faces, one tapering to a highly sharp point and the other tapering to a lesser sharp point, are particularly useful for creating sharp, parallel line textures on rings and bangles. They can also be used to create a shimmering effect on polished metal. Fretz hammers feature beautiful and strong Padauk wood pistol grip handles, oil finished and tapering to a slender neck for flexibility. The head is cast from high grade 420 stainless steel and hardened to 50HRC for maximum durability. Faces measure 1mm x 19mm and 1.5mm x 19mm. Length measures 22.8cm Head weight 78g. Padauk wood is a type of Rosewood 50HRC is the relative hardness on the Rockwell scale Face sizes 19mm x 1mm and 19mm x 1.5mm Head length 72mm Handle length 220mm Type Medium   The rings shown (not included)  are typical examples, showing some of the effects which can be obtained. Rings are sterling silver, polished and oxidized.