3# Engineer Hammer - 15" Handle

3 lbs. engineer hammer with hickory handle. Forged tool steel head, Proudly Made in the USA, with a clear lacquer finish to deter rust. The striking face is precision machined with proper radius and chamfer (bevel), providing safer performance. Heat-treated after machining for increased depth of hardness. (Turning after hardening looks more attractive (on competitor’s tools) but leaves less depth.) Heat treatment produces fine grain structure and Rc 46-54 (Rockwell) for safety and toughness. 15 in American-made hickory handle, kiln-dried before turning. The eye section is then dried below 10% moisture content prior to assembly. The handle is hydraulically inserted into the head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond. Approximately 1/2 in. of handle length is removed during assembly. Meets or exceeds ASME B107.54-2001