The classic blacksmith's hammer, the cross peen, is favored by many smiths for its versatility across a wide range of forging applications. It features a gently crowned work face for general forging and striking, along with a cross peen used for directional forging. The cross peen excels at spreading material widthwise, making it ideal for projects such as decorative leaves, flared ends for scrollwork, widening knife blades, forging arrowheads, and countless other blacksmithing tasks.
Head weights are currently available in 2 lb., 2.5 lb., and 3 lb. sizes. Each hammer is hand-forged, so dimensions and appearance may vary slightly. Every hammer receives an individual serial number as well as my maker's mark, John Norwood III.
Initials may also be stamped into the hammer head at no additional charge.
Each hammer is hung on a handmade American hickory handle that has been carefully selected for the straightest grain and the fewest possible defects. The handle is charred for a smooth, comfortable grip and treated with a boiled linseed oil bath to help preserve and protect the wood.
OHF forging hammers also come with free handle replacement for life. If your handle ever breaks as a result of normal use, simply cut off the head and send it back. A new handle will be made and fitted at no charge. The only cost to you is the initial shipping of the hammer head.
I'm also happy to send you one of my hickory handle blanks if you would prefer to hang the hammer yourself.
Wood is a living, naturally imperfect material, but at the time of this writing, I have forged and shipped over 1,800 hammers to shops across the United States, and only 4 have ever come back for replacement handles.
The classic blacksmith's hammer, the cross peen, is favored by many smiths for its versatility across a wide range of forging applications. It features a gently crowned work face for general forging and striking, along with a cross peen used for directional forging. The cross peen excels at spreading material widthwise, making it ideal for projects such as decorative leaves, flared ends for scrollwork, widening knife blades, forging arrowheads, and countless other blacksmithing tasks.
Head weights are currently available in 2 lb., 2.5 lb., and 3 lb. sizes. Each hammer is hand-forged, so dimensions and appearance may vary slightly. Every hammer receives an individual serial number as well as my maker's mark, John Norwood III.
Initials may also be stamped into the hammer head at no additional charge.
Each hammer is hung on a handmade American hickory handle that has been carefully selected for the straightest grain and the fewest possible defects. The handle is charred for a smooth, comfortable grip and treated with a boiled linseed oil bath to help preserve and protect the wood.
OHF forging hammers also come with free handle replacement for life. If your handle ever breaks as a result of normal use, simply cut off the head and send it back. A new handle will be made and fitted at no charge. The only cost to you is the initial shipping of the hammer head.
I'm also happy to send you one of my hickory handle blanks if you would prefer to hang the hammer yourself.
Wood is a living, naturally imperfect material, but at the time of this writing, I have forged and shipped over 1,800 hammers to shops across the United States, and only 4 have ever come back for replacement handles.
All items sold by Old Hickory Forge are made to order.
