Fretz HMR-14A Raw Silk Concave Texturing Hammer

The Fretz HMR-14A Raw Silk Concave Texturing Hammer is a precision planishing hammer with randomly ground heads that produce a distinctive "Raw Silk" texture — handcrafted using diamond tools on both faces. The result is a surface treatment similar to what could be rolled onto flat metal, yet achievable on dimensional and concave forms. The head shape is specifically designed to reach into concave areas, making this hammer uniquely capable for complex metalsmithing work.

Fretz Jeweler's Hammers are the original hammers in the Fretz lineup and remain the most popular. Sized between the smaller Precisionsmith series and the larger Silversmithing series, they strike an ideal balance for a wide range of jewelry and metalsmithing tasks.

Features

• Raw Silk texture applied to both faces using diamond tools — handmade, not machine-stamped
• Concave head profile engineered to access recessed and dimensional areas
• 420 stainless steel head cast and hardened to 50Rc for lasting durability and mirror polish
• African Padauk (Rosewood) handle — smooth, well-balanced, and sized proportionally to the head weight
• Handle color may range from dark brown to lighter shades depending on sourcing of recycled Asian Padauk
• Two textured face sizes on a single head: 20 x 11mm and 20 x 9mm

Specifications

Notes

Handle color naturally varies — dark brown is most common, but lighter shades may occur when Fretz sources recycled Asian Padauk. This variation is normal and does not affect performance or quality.