2.5 lb. Japanese Knifemakers Hammer

Also known as a dog’s head hammer in the West, this style of hammer is used by bladesmiths in Japan for moving steel quickly and efficiently. Knifemakers, chiselmakers, and swordmakers use this type of hammer extensively. It allows for rapid and accurate forming of the edge. The narrow face is very aggressive, even on hard tool steels, while allowing for forging your edge thin without hitting the anvil. Forged from 1045 steel, and hardened and tempered for maximum toughness, at the same time avoiding excessive hardness which can lead to chipped edges and dings on your anvil.