{"product_id":"fretz-hmr-17-chasing-hammer-30mm","title":"Fretz HMR-17 Chasing Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFretz HMR-17 Chasing Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade chasing hammer inspired by an antique engraver's chasing hammer from Bill Fretz's personal collection. Designed specifically for striking chasing tools — not direct metalwork — the HMR-17 delivers the ideal combination of weight, balance, and control for light to medium chasing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is cast from 420 stainless steel and hardened to 50C on the Rockwell scale, then highly polished. The striking face is slightly domed at 1-1\/8\" (30mm) in diameter, with a ball pein end measuring 13mm. At 3.9 oz (110g), the head weight is carefully balanced with a high balance point on the handle, allowing the hammer to do the work with minimal physical effort — an important consideration during extended chasing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote that because this hammer is intended to strike tool shanks rather than metal directly, the polished face may show marring with normal use. This is expected and does not affect performance. Bill Fretz recommends using properly hardened chasing tools — hardened on the working end but not the striking end — which will show mushrooming on the tool's striking end during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from Padauk, a richly grained wood in the rosewood family, and features the classic pistol grip geometry that Fretz reintroduced to chasing hammers for improved ergonomics and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEye protection is required when using this hammer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly domed 1-1\/8\" (30mm) striking face for chasing tool work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13mm ball pein end for versatility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 stainless steel head hardened to 50C Rockwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.9 oz (110g) head weight optimized for light to medium chasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh balance point allows the hammer to do the work, reducing fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistol grip Padauk handle for improved ergonomics and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by an antique engraver's chasing hammer from Bill Fretz's collection\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-17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 stainless steel, hardened to 50C Rockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, slightly domed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/8\" (30mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBall Pein Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9 oz (110g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadauk (rosewood family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePistol grip\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":43580991078614,"sku":"137.199","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-hmr-17-chasing-hammer-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719957825","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-hmr-17-chasing-hammer-30mm","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}