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ITN PH111 BL - The classic Gerson-Type Mallet/Hammer has an Old World European design that is still used today by Jewelers, Watchmakers and other Craftspeople.
The Gerson-type Mallet/Hammer is commonly used by Jewelers for Jewelry metal stamping and forming. Unique hammer style preferred by professional jewelers for metal stamping, hallmarking and fabrication. Features a special non-hardened polished steel head - more forgiving for off-center strikes. The removable head can also be used as a mallet to form, bend & shape soft metals without surface marring. The Blue Satin Handle is precision machined to provide excellent feel, is comfortable to hold, well balanced, the ergonomic grip is smooth to the touch.
This is a more popular style with European Silversmiths and preferred by Jewelers worldwide. Other industries that use the Gerson Mallet are Watchmakers, Metal-Smith, Goldsmith, Blacksmiths, Silversmiths, Gunsmith's bench, Craftsman, Planishing, Model Maker, Hobbyists, Metal and Renaissance Artists. ed/hb
Other Names:
Gerson-Type
Gerson Mallet
Gerson Hammer
Approximate Dimension / Weight: Head: 4-3/5 oz.
Head Diameter: 15/16"
Head Length: 1-7/8"
Overall Length: 8-1/8"
Total: 10 oz.
This is a more popular style with European Silversmiths and preferred by Jewelers worldwide. Other industries that use the Gerson Mallet are Watchmakers, Metal-Smith, Goldsmith, Blacksmiths, Silversmiths, Gunsmith's bench, Craftsman, Planishing, Model Maker, Hobbyists, Metal and Renaissance Artists. ed/hb
WARNIINGS!
Always wear safety gloves and eye protection.
Do not use a single Gerson-Type Mallet for both purposes, as chasing will mar the surface of your hammer and transfer onto your metal. Do not use on nails or in any kind of construction or building work. This is not a Framing Hammer!
Safety Info:
California proposition 65 warning - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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