Fretz MKR-405 Maker Precisionsmith Small Embossing Hammer

The Fretz MKR-405 Maker Precisionsmith Small Embossing Hammer delivers the quality and craftsmanship jewelers expect from Fretz at a more accessible price point. Designed for delicate, detail-oriented work, this hammer features two very diminutive round faces — 5mm and 3mm in diameter — that produce a refined, dimpled surface texture on small metal elements. The texture is particularly striking when contrasted with smooth surrounding areas, making this an ideal tool for decorative surface work and fine embossing.

Precisionsmith hammers feature 65mm heads — shorter than the standard Maker line's 70mm heads — with correspondingly smaller face ends, making them especially well-suited for intricate work on small components. The striking surfaces are intentionally labor-intensive to use, but the results on fine elements are well worth the effort.

The Maker line was developed by Bill and Jordan Fretz in direct response to low-quality imitations entering the market. Like the premium Fretz line, Maker hammers use hand-polished 420 stainless steel heads paired with oil-finished, beautifully balanced handles. Cost savings come from a refined head shape redesign and the use of North American ash handles in place of the paduk wood used on premium models — without compromising the fit, finish, or functionality that defines Fretz quality.

Features

• Two round embossing faces: 5mm and 3mm diameter
• Produces a delicate, dimpled surface texture ideal for small metal elements
• Hand-polished 420 stainless steel head
• Oil-finished American ash handle — balanced and beautifully formed
• Compact 65mm Precisionsmith head — smaller than standard Maker hammer heads
• Texture pairs especially well with contrasting smooth areas
• Premium Fretz quality at a lower price point

Specifications

Notes

This is a labor-intensive hammer due to its very small striking surfaces. It is best used on small metal elements where fine embossed texture is desired. The dimpled surface it produces is particularly effective when combined with contrasting smooth areas in a design.