Fretz HMR-8 Rounded Narrow Raising/Embossing Hammer

The Fretz HMR-8 Rounded Narrow Raising/Embossing Hammer delivers the precision, balance, and surface quality that professional metalsmiths and jewelers demand. Part of the original Fretz Jewelers Hammer line — the most popular in the growing Fretz family — the HMR-8 sits squarely between the smaller Precisionsmith and larger Silversmithing series, making it the go-to choice for a wide range of forming techniques.

The HMR-8 head is cast in 420 stainless steel and hardened to 50Rc, then polished to a flawless mirror finish. Its rounded narrow profile is purpose-built for embossing narrow pod or oblong shapes, delivering smoother overlapping marks on long, thin forms than a round embossing hammer can achieve. It is equally effective for raising — compressing metal down to the stake by angling the workpiece to create the necessary air gap — and for freeform embossing, which stretches metal from the inside using a sandbag or cavity.

The handle is turned from African Padauk, a Rosewood-type wood, and finished to a remarkably smooth, sensual feel. Each handle is sized proportionally to its head weight for optimal balance. Handle color may range from dark brown to a lighter shade, as Fretz occasionally sources recycled Asian Padauk — variation in tone does not affect performance or quality.

Features

• Rounded narrow head profile ideal for embossing pod and oblong shapes
• Effective for both raising (metal compression) and embossing (metal stretching) techniques
• Head cast from 420 stainless steel, hardened to 50Rc
• Highly polished stainless steel striking faces
• African Padauk (Rosewood-type) handle with smooth, balanced feel
• Handle sized proportionally to head weight for optimal balance
• Part of the Fretz Jewelers Hammer series — the original and most popular Fretz line

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