Cool Hammers (What do you like?)

[Allen Newberry]

I just checked out Tai's website and noticed a photo of a 3 lb. prototype. That might be a bit more practical in size for me than his 4 pounder. I may have to keep an eye out to see how his hammer line develops.

 

[silver_pilate]

I've enjoyed my Caffrey angled pien, though I've had very limited time to use it.

I also REALLY like the look of that Tai/Nathan colaboration hammer.

--nathan

 

[Allen Newberry]

Those caffrey hammers sure are pretty...

Oh, and just in case you guys thought I was kidding about the hammers that are made to look like elves, here you go: http://www.elmerroush.com/html/hammer_details.html

 

[Tai Goo]

I just checked out Tai's website and noticed a photo of a 3 lb. prototype. That might be a bit more practical in size for me than his 4 pounder. I may have to keep an eye out to see how his hammer line develops.

Hi Allen, I've been testing the 3 pound prototype, and think it's probably a better general forging hammer, but there's still a few things I can do better with the 4 pounder. Not sure when I'll have a batch of the 3lb hammers yet though... saving my pennies.

Here's a couple more shots of the #3 prototype.

 

[Mark Behnke]

Probably not the style your after but worth a look
http://www.myspace.com/brazealbrothers/photos/albums/album/0

 

[Allen Newberry]

Probably not the style your after but worth a look
http://www.myspace.com/brazealbrothers/photos/albums/album/0

Actually those look to be right up my alley. Do you know of a site where he sells them or a price range on these? He appears to do some nice work. Plus he mentions Bob Patrick who I have a lot of respect for. (p.s. if you are looking for tongs I would suggest talking to Bob as he makes some really nice and reasonably priced tongs.)

 

[NickWheeler]

First off, HAPPY BE-LATED BIRTHDAY!!!

I really want a Hofi style too Allen.

Got to mess around with a some in that style made by Tom Clark, but they were all made for right handed people (had a definitively right handed shape) and I had never seen how Hofi works.

Since then, I have watched the video with Hofi himself, as well as the ones with his apprentice and it's very interesting. They are very particular about ergonomics and have a lot of really good points and ideas about forging body-mechanics.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I love my Hofi.

 

[deloid]

It might not be all that special but I love my 1500gram French Style Peddinghaus... what a coincidence that I just dressed it today, too. :thumbup:

French? Those arms should be up in surrender.

Hofi hammer as the principle hammer but you need a bunch of others too have fun. The Hofi and a really nice vintage rounding hammer are my favorites though.

 

[Allen Newberry]

I just pulled the trigger on a pair of Hofi's an approx. 2.2lb forged hammer and his 3lb. cast hammer. I think I am going to like them as I already use a hammer with the handle shaped similarly to what Hofi does and I have used a Tom Clark hammer and liked it.

The problem is that I now also want a cutlar's hammer, and a rounding hammer, and a diagonal peen hammer... I think I may have just got hooked on a new addiction.

 

[Allen Newberry]

I figured I might was well post up some of the links to hammers I found on my search for the hammer equivalent to Excalibur:

http://www.brentbaileyforge.com/

http://www.oldworldanvils.com/hammers/index.html

http://www.bigbluhammer.com/products/blacksmith_hammers.shtml

And I ended up getting my Hofi's from iforgeiron.com

Feel free to post up more hammer links if you guys know of some good ones.

 

[Allen Newberry]

Here are the hammers I ended up with. A pair of Hofi's on is the 3 lb. cast model and the other is the 2.2 lb. forged hammer. I haven't had the chance to use them yet, but I am looking forward to it.









p.s. I would still like to see more cool hammers...

 

[Rick Marchand]

Good stuff Allen...


I just dropped the hammer on a hammer too.... I ordered one of Kenon's 2.5lb Japanese type.

I've also taken matters into my own hands and am reforging a 3lb ballpeen into something that resembles a hammer..... pics when I'm done.



Rick

 

[Allen Newberry]

Good stuff Allen...


I just dropped the hammer on a hammer too.... I ordered one of Kenon's 2.5lb Japanese type.

I've also taken matters into my own hands and am reforging a 3lb ballpeen into something that resembles a hammer..... pics when I'm done.

Those are very sweet! I definitely need one.

Be sure and post some pictures when you get it. And I'll be waiting for your hammer forging shots.

 

[nc_cooter]

I have 2 hammers that take care of 95% of my forging. A 3# Hofi and a 2# reground ball peen.
Allen, you are going to love those Hofi hammers.
Mike Broach

 

[Rick Marchand]

Hofi's how to videos are great too!

 

[Allen Newberry]

I just picked up a new rounding hammer made by Bob Patrick. He is a talented blacksmith and my go to guy for tongs. A nice hammer for one of the cheapest prices I have found for a hammer not made in a factory.



Here is his website: http://www.ahilltopforge.com/

 

[Brian G]

hey Allen met you over at the BOA meeting atTom's. I use a 1500 gram peddinghouse swedish pattern for forging the profile of my blade and maybe rough in the bevels then swich over to the hammer ib Tom's office little brother for finish work.
love those Hofi hammers now but hated them when first started they just grow on ya i guess, gonna see if i can Bob or Tom make me one.

lookin' forward at the Little Rock show in Feb.

 

[Allen Newberry]

hey Allen met you over at the BOA meeting atTom's. I use a 1500 gram peddinghouse swedish pattern for forging the profile of my blade and maybe rough in the bevels then swich over to the hammer ib Tom's office little brother for finish work.
love those Hofi hammers now but hated them when first started they just grow on ya i guess, gonna see if i can Bob or Tom make me one.

lookin' forward at the Little Rock show in Feb.

Nice to see you on here! After seeing Tom's hammer in his office I think I will have to be officially jealous. Now not only do I need one of his axes I need a hammer as well.