Fretz HMR-408 PrecisionSmith Round Narrow Raising Hammer

The Fretz PrecisionSmith line represents the finest in small-scale, detail-oriented metalsmithing tools. Designed for precise work on fine jewelry, these super-small stainless steel hammers are a step down in size from the Fretz Mini hammer line — featuring shorter heads (65mm vs. 70mm on average), smaller working surfaces, and thinner handles. The result is a tool purpose-built for controlled, nuanced work where accuracy matters most.

The Fretz HMR-408 PrecisionSmith Round Narrow Raising Hammer carries all the hallmarks of the Fretz line: a highly polished, properly hardened stainless steel head paired with a rosewood handle finished to an exceptionally sensual feel. With a handle length of 220mm (8‑5/8") and a head length of 65mm (2‑1/2"), this hammer strikes the ideal balance between control and reach for fine raising work.

About Raising: Raising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it. The technique requires angling the metal off the stake to create an air gap for compression. A narrow raising hammer like the HMR-408 can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl against a wooden stake or metal t-stake, to raise cylinders into a concave shape, and to planish subtle concave forms.

Features

• Part of the Fretz PrecisionSmith super-small hammer line for fine jewelry work
• Smaller working surfaces and shorter heads than the Fretz Mini line
• Hardened stainless steel head polished to a mirror finish
• Rounded face geometry designed for raising and concave forming
• Rosewood handle with a special finish for superior grip and feel
• Exceptional balance for controlled, precise strikes
• Ideal for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming cylinders, and planishing concave shapes

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