Bill Fretz knows hammers! This is the Fretz HMR-S hammer set, recommended for those who want to do Silversmithing; Raising, stretching, forging and larger format work. These are the biggest hammers in the Fretz line.
Hit the Forge!
Fretz hammers are remarkable for two primary features:
The Handles
Fretz Rosewood Handles. Made from African Padauk, a type of Rosewood, the Fretz handle has a marvelous feel, smooth and perfectly balanced.Each weight of hammer has an appropriate sized handle, the heavier the head, the heavier the handle.The rosewood is usually a dark brown color although some handles will have a lighter color as Fretz will occasionally source a lighter shaded recycled Asian Padauk.
No matter what the shade is, you won’t find a better handle on any hammer made today.
The Heads
Fretz 420 Stainless Steel Heads. Fretz casts the hammer heads in 420 stainless steel and then hardened to 50Rc. They are highly polished and available in a variety of shapes and profiles for every metalsmithing technique.
This kit includes:
- 137.229 Fretz SH-1 Jewelers Sledge Hammer
- 137.231 Fretz HMR-101 Large Plannishing Hammer
- 137.232 Fretz HMR-102 Large Wide Raising Hammer
- 137.232A Fretz HMR-102A Wide Rounded Raising Hammer
- 137.233 Fretz HMR-103 Large Narrow Raising Hammer
- 137.234 Fretz HMR-104 Large Embossing Hammer-Large
- 137.235 Fretz HMR-105 Large Embossing Hammer-Small
- 137.236 Fretz HMR-106 Large Blocking Hammer
