
This small economical ball-peen hammer is an effective general-use tool that is good for flattening, shaping or removing dents from metal. Ball-peen hammers feature at least one ball-shaped face, ideal for "peening" (spreading) rivet heads to seat them and for shaping, flattening, texturing and other light forging work. These hammers are also useful for light forging and for striking steel metal-forming tools. The head is made of forged steel and is secured to a contoured hardwood handle.