Blacksmith Flatter Hammer 2.5 lbs

Expertly Crafted: Dive into your blacksmith projects with our top-quality blacksmith flatter hammer, perfectly balanced at 2.5 lbs for precision and control.
Optimal Handle Design: Featuring an 11.8" handle crafted from plain oiled ash, ensuring a firm grip and durability throughout extensive use.
Durable Hammer Head: Forged from high-grade C 70W2 steel, our blacksmith hammer head promises resilience. It's hardened and tempered to withstand years of rigorous blacksmithing tasks.
Precise Dimensions: The head size measures 4.72x1.97x2.16" with a second side dimension of 1.18x1.18", ensuring versatility in every strike. Wedged securely with a steel wedge for added stability.
Essential for Blacksmiths: An indispensable part of blacksmith tools, this 2.5 lbs hammer is tailored for both novices and seasoned professionals. Upgrade your blacksmithing toolkit now.

Hardening:
We preheat the hammer to about 1200°F (649°C).
Then we increase the temperature to 1450°F to 1500°F (788°C to 816°C).
Quench the hammer in the water.

Tempering:
To reduce the brittleness and increase toughness, tempering is essential.
We clean the surface of the hammer to expose bare metal. This helps in monitoring the tempering colours.
We heat the hammer in an oven. Aim for a temperature between 400°F to 500°F (trying to get 225°C) for a good balance of hardness and toughness.
W hold the temperature for at least an hour per inch of thickness.
Then we allow the hammer to cool to room temperature.

Testing and Verification:
After tempering, we test the hammer's hardness using a Rockwell hardness tester.
Also, we have a simple rebound test. we strike the hammer against an anvil; it should rebound without chipping or deforming.