Niwaki Genno Hammer

Japanese hammers, like many other Japanese tools, are slightly different from their Western counterparts.

They are beautiful, simple and elegant.

These models have octagonal heads with flat sides so they can also be used to hit from the side, not just straight from the head.

One end of the head has a flat surface, the other is slightly convex, which is suitable for fine finishing.

The handles are made of Japanese white oak and are longer and thinner than you might expect, making the hammer a precisely balanced tool.

The high-quality steel in the head helps absorb shock, making hammering less tiring.

Choose a lighter hammer for precise chiseling and fine woodworking, and a heavier hammer will handle all of this and also handle traditional nail driving with confidence.