{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-8-rounded-narrow-raising-embossing-hammer","title":"Fretz HMR-8 Rounded Narrow Raising\/Embossing Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded narrow head profile ideal for embossing pod and oblong shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective for both raising (metal compression) and embossing (metal stretching) techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead cast from 420 stainless steel, hardened to 50Rc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly polished stainless steel striking faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Padauk (Rosewood-type) handle with smooth, balanced feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle sized proportionally to head weight for optimal balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Fretz Jewelers Hammer series — the original and most popular Fretz line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMR-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded Narrow Raising \/ Embossing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm × 6mm \u0026amp; 19mm × 7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72mm (2-7\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 oz. (68g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 Stainless Steel, hardened to 50Rc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican Padauk (Rosewood-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225mm (8-7\/8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVietnam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43580991701206,"sku":"137.208","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-hmr-8-rounded-narrow-raisingembossing-hammer-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957819","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/it\/products\/fretz-hmr-8-rounded-narrow-raising-embossing-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}