Fretz® Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer

Emboss organic pod forms, raise narrow fluted channels, and shape elongated concave curves on precious metals without stepping facets or sharp boundary marks. The Fretz® HMR-8 Medium Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer pairs a precision-cast, hardened stainless steel head with an ergonomic, oil-treated Padauk hardwood handle. Engineered with an elliptical, radiused cross-peen geometry measuring 19 mm x 6 mm, this specialized hammer bridges the gap between narrow raising and embossing. Striking elongated, thin hollowware or sculptural jewelry components with a spherical ball hammer often leaves choppy overlapping dimples; the HMR-8's continuous rounded curvature lets you lay down smooth, unbroken overlapping blows along long pod and oblong contours.

Why Choose the Fretz® HMR-8 Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer

• Continuous Elliptical Rounded Profile (19 mm x 6 mm): Unlike flat rectangular cross-peens or spherical embossing balls, the rounded narrow peen allows metalsmiths to blend overlapping courses seamlessly along long, slender concavities.

• Specialized Pod & Oblong Embossing: Perfectly suited for sinking and raising organic seed pods, fluted cuff ridges, anticlastic troughs, and botanical jewelry elements from both the interior and exterior.

• Non-Gouging Curved Corners: High-polish, rounded edges prevent unwanted pinch marks, cuts, or sharp indentation tracks on fine silver, gold, brass, and copper sheet.

• Mirror-Polished Hardened Stainless Steel: Precision-ground striking faces resist denting, rust, and surface imperfections, transferring pure kinetic energy directly to the metal.

• Ergonomic Padauk Wood Handle (220 mm): Hand-turned pistol grip flexes naturally to absorb high-impact rebound, delivering pinpoint aim and reduced wrist fatigue during continuous forming courses.

Technical Specifications & Product Matrix

Brand	Fretz®
Model	HMR-8 (Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer)
Hammer Classification	Pod Embossing / Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer
Face Dimensions	19 mm x 6 mm (0.75 x 0.24 in)
Face Geometry	Rounded Elliptical Cross-Peen (Mirror-Polished)
Head Length	73 mm (2.87 in)
Handle Length	220 mm (8.66 in)
Hammer Type Category	Medium Scale
Head Construction	High-Grade Hardened Cast Stainless Steel
Handle Construction	Turned Natural Padauk Hardwood (Oil Finished)
Primary Scope of Application	Pod shapes, oblong embossing, narrow fluting, anticlastic curves