Fretz HMR-403 PrecisionSmith Narrow Raising Hammer

The Fretz PrecisionSmith line represents the finest in small-scale metalsmithing tools, engineered for precise, detailed work on the most delicate jewelry. The PrecisionSmith hammers are smaller than the Fretz Mini hammer line, featuring shorter heads (65mm vs. 70mm on average), reduced working surfaces, and thinner handles — all designed to give you greater control where it matters most.

The Fretz HMR-403 PrecisionSmith Narrow Raising Hammer carries the hallmark quality of the full Fretz line: a highly polished, properly hardened stainless steel head paired with a beautifully finished rosewood handle. The balance is exceptional, and the rosewood handle finish is refined to the point of being genuinely comfortable in hand during extended use sessions.

About Raising: Raising is the compression of metal down to the stake without stretching it. The key technique is to angle the metal off the stake, creating an air gap that allows for compression. The Narrow Raising Hammer can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl shape against a wooden stake or a metal T-stake, to raise cylinders into a concave form, and to planish subtle concave shapes with precision.

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Features

• Part of the Fretz PrecisionSmith super-small hammer line, designed for fine, detailed jewelry work
• Smaller profile than the Fretz Mini line — shorter head length, reduced working surfaces, and thinner handle
• Hardened stainless steel head polished to a high-quality mirror finish
• Dual flat faces sized for narrow raising work: 13.5 × 4mm and 13.5 × 5mm
• Beautifully finished rosewood handle with exceptional balance and comfortable feel
• Ideal for raising sheet metal into bowls, forming concave shapes in cylinders, and planishing subtle concave surfaces

Specifications

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