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Hammers, Nails, Pry BarsJapanese HammersThe simple outward appearance of theJapanese hammer (Genno) conceals itsinner sophistication. The hammer head issoft in the middle and hardened only at theends. This allows the full force of a blow tobe transferred while simultaneously dampeningvibrations and reducing the hammer‘s‚bounce‘. One face of the hammer is flatwhile the other is ground with a slight crown,making it especially useful for driving nailsflush with a surface and for marquetry work.The Genno‘s high efficiency means you cangenerally select a lighter weight in comparisonto conventional European carpenter’shammers. Replacement handles are availableupon request.aa DAMASCUS STEEL HAMMERA triumph of Japanese blacksmithing:This attractive Damascus steel hammerproves that a highly sophisticatedimplement canbe producedfrom mankind´soldest tool, despiteits archaicappearance. Thepolished layersof Yellow PaperSteel and thesofter centremade of 25-layer damascussteel producea delightfulcolour-contrast. Handle made of ebony.The master´s signature is engravedon the head.Head weight 375 gOverall length 360 mmno. 705692 427.73 € 509.00 €hammering tipsWhen driving a nail into a piece ofwood, friction causes an incredibleamount of heat to be produced. Thisheat destroys the wood‘s fibers andtends to loosen the nail‘s ultimate gripon the wood. It is therefore best touse the shortest, thinest appropriatenail. Tap it in up to the neck with theflat face of the Genno using soft blowsand then seat it with one sharp tapof thecurvedface. Forhardwoodwe recommendpre-drilling the wood or to snip off thepoints of the nails. The snipped ofpoints of the nails allows them to cutthe fibers when entering the wood.B 12 c dB GENNO, HAMMERED LOOKThis archaiclookinggenno isforged by handin one of thelast big hammerblacksmith‘sin Japan. After forge-welding, the softbasic body is given a kind of hammeredlook. Heating the soft steel to varyingtemperatures (250-300°) results in acoloured, shimmering surface. Each headis engraved with the name of the masterblacksmith. The handle is pre-mountedand must be wedged into the head bythe user according to Japanese tradition.Instructions included.1 Square HammerUniversal hammer type for assembly workand driving nails and Japanese chisels.Head weight 375 gOverall length 360 mmno. 714121 83.95 € 99.90 €2 Daruma-style HammerThis Daruma-style hammer is mainlyused for driving Japanese chisels. Theround, compact head allows accurate,powerful strokes.Head weight 375 gOverall length 360 mmno. 714122 83.95 € 99.90 €c SQUARE HAMMER, MATT FINISH dHand-forgedgenno from awell-known hammerblacksmith‘sin Japan, whoseshape embodiesthe simple elegance of Japanese style.The distinction between the forge-welded,matt basic body and the hardened,highly-polished striking surfaces gives aninsight into its manufacture and contributesto the elegant design. Each headis engraved with the name of the masterblacksmith. The handle is pre-mountedand must be wedged into the head bythe user according to Japanese tradition.Instructions included.Head weight 375 gOverall length 360 mmno. 714123 63.03 € 75.00 €RECTANGULAR HEADED HAMMER,ENGRAVEDAn attractivetool and abeautiful gift:Those who arefond of attentionto detail will certainly appreciate MasterSato’s hand-engraved Genno. To highlightthe mythological animal motifs engravedon both sides of the hammer head, thesurface is copper-patinated.Head weight 375 gOverall length 340 mmno. 714203 66.39 € 79.00 €122