{"product_id":"nc-black-mini-c-synclastic-shell-forming-hammer","title":"NC Black 9 Mini C Synclastic Shell Forming Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNC Black 9 Mini C Synclastic Shell Forming Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the middle-sized hammer in the NC Black synclastic raising family, sitting between the K Hammer and the C Hammer. Designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Synclastic Raising\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is ideal for shaping sheet metal ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e22 GA to 28 GA\u003c\/strong\u003e using traditional techniques on the micro scale. This is one of four NC Black Synclastic Shell Forming hammers, each engineered for precise, controlled forming work at a refined scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNC Black Company has been crafting metalsmith hammers in the USA since the early 1990s. Every NC Black tool is hand-fabricated one at a time by expert craftsmen and is 100% guaranteed by the factory in Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA. Using high-grade tool steel and traditional cutting and shaping methods, these hammers deliver exceptional performance for professional metalsmiths. Each hammer features a handmade wooden handle, expertly finished for comfort and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-range synclastic raising hammer — between the K Hammer and C Hammer in the NC Black lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for Micro Synclastic Raising on 22 GA to 28 GA sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo working faces for versatile forming at the micro scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-fabricated from high-grade tool steel using traditional cutting and shaping methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade wooden handle finished for comfort and extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% factory guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-fabricated one at a time by expert craftsmen in Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 oz (88 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in (12.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in (12.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 in (60 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in wide x 5\/16 in high (12.5 mm x 8 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in wide x 1\/4 in high (12.5 mm x 6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Gauge Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 GA – 28 GA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade tool steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (Mount Airy, North Carolina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"NC Black Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47742568628438,"sku":"137.929","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/137.929_thumb_722cb2a5-41fa-49fe-8702-194acf716c03.jpg?v=1768850893","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/nc-black-mini-c-synclastic-shell-forming-hammer","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}