Gersonhammer

[IntheGroove]

Gersonhammer I made for a jeweler friend. Brass and aluminum...

[mklotz]

Looks like a miniature version of a carving mallet - the type one might use with chisels, e.g....

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop...s-brass-mallet

The extended shank gives the brass head a bit of "bounce" which might be useful when texturing metal.

Are my suppositions anywhere near correct?

[IntheGroove]

From the Rio Grande catalog;The GersonHammer™ features a special, non-hardened steel head that won’t slip off the tool, even if your strike is off-center, making it ideal for use with stamps and punches. The hammer consistently provides balanced force, delivering precise results. The handle is made of anodized aluminum. Made exclusively for Rio Grande.
Dimensions : 8 1/8"
Brand : GersonHammer
Face size : 2" x 1&amp
Overall length/dimensions : 8 1/8"
Head type : Forming
Head weight : 6.6 oz. (187g)

[DIYer]

Thanks IntheGroove! We've added your Gerson Hammer to our Hammers category,
as well as to your builder page: IntheGroove's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Gerson Hammer by IntheGroove

tags: hammer, jewelry