Yes, I know. That's why I'm confused. The hammer is so small, that it is just about useless for anything.The important thing is that it has a bottle opener.
It's steel, solid one piece. The OAL is 4-1/2", the length of the hammer is 1-3/4", and the thickness is 1/2". The metal has a lot of patina. I also don't understand the cut-outs on the side. It could be used as a knapping hammer, and a turn screw. ????? I paid $5 for it.Is it all steel or brass/ bronze? Also would you throw a tape measure or ruler on it, I am very intrigued.
I've already used it as a knapping hammer. It works just fine.It will work as a flint knapping hammer. Especially in conjunction with a knapping awl. This would be a short brass or soft steel or iron rod that is stepped on one end to rest on the flint. Soft steel won't draw sparks as anyone who has a frizzen that the case hardening has worn through can attest.
The steel is soft. I tried it as a turn screw, and it bent the blade. That's why it looks shinny on the end. I ground it down a bit. Looking back, I should have peened the blade back out instead of grinding.It will work as a flint knapping hammer. Especially in conjunction with a knapping awl. This would be a short brass or soft steel or iron rod that is stepped on one end to rest on the flint. Soft steel won't draw sparks as anyone who has a frizzen that the case hardening has worn through can attest.
That's most likely the purpose.Is the cutout in the handle made for pulling nails, tacks and such?
That was very kind of you, especially the way you opened your comment.I hope you don't mind I looked it up, it is a crate opening hammer, and quite a nice one, the screw driver is actually a wedge, the slot is for pulling nails, they were quite the tool before cardboard.
Makes a cool addition to your tool kit!
Thanks! My research didn't pull up anything. Maybe the bottle opener was for after work?I hope you don't mind I looked it up, it is a crate opening hammer, and quite a nice one, the screw driver is actually a wedge, the slot is for pulling nails, they were quite the tool before cardboard.
Makes a cool addition to your tool kit!
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