The Beadsmith Two-Sided Chasing Hammer

Nicely balanced and finished. Feels good in the hand.

This tool does not merely shape silver; it fractures the silence. Each strike of the Beadsmith Two-Sided Chasing Hammer carries a weight that feels unholy, ringing out with a sustain that clings to the corners of the room like a cold mist. The grip is slick, almost as if it's eager to slide from my hand and find a different, more fragile target. When I use the flat face, the sound is a flat, dead thud—the heartbeat of something that should have stayed buried. The rounded side creates a shimmering dissonance that vibrates straight through my marrow. I didn't buy this to make jewelry. I bought it to play the ribs of the dark. Five stars. The pitch is perfect for a funeral march….

Item was just as I expected! I look forward to incorporating it into my repair and hobby activities. I consider it a good value for its quality, functionality, weight and ease of use.

A size as well. Easy to use. Not bad value. I expand more quality for this price. Weights is good. Good functionality.

I am just getting started using wire and metal in my jewelry making. I have a wire wrapping book that suggested using a chasing hammer to flatten some wire motifs you make for one of the projects, so I bought this. I realize it isn't top of the line, but it was within my price range and I didn't want to spend top dollar when I wasn't even sure I would like the hobby of wire wrapping. As it turns out, I do like wire wrapping. I especially like hammering things flat. Perhaps I have some aggression I need to get out? Anyway, I used this to pound a bunch of various copper wire spirals and other constructions flat (I originally made them with dead soft round wire). It helped work harden them, plus it is not as heavy as my one pound brass headed hammer, so it is a bit easier for me to work with. (For hammering, I put down a mouse pad to dampen vibrations and then on top of that, I put a steel bench block.) I have had no issues with the quality of this product so far. (Mine is from Beadaholique.) The handle is securely fastened to the head and mine does NOT have a chrome finish but seems to be solid steel based on weight, appearance, and performance. The handle is not splitting or cracking and looks like a nice, solid piece of wood. I did want to point out that the larger side of the hammer's head is not domed. It is quite flat. This *may* cause issues with edge marks showing if you are hammering something larger than the rounded part, but it was not a problem for me because I was hammering little spirals and other wire motifs. (The smaller side is rounded and you can hammer with that if you want.) It is comfortable to hold in my hands (I am a small-framed, small-boned woman). At some point, I will probably upgrade, but for now, this is perfectly suitable for my needs.

Great hammer.

Great hammer. I use it often. However, I caution any else about using it on any metals harder than gold, silver, brass, or copper. You may damage or marr nice surfaces.

Great weight and size for making earring hooks and other jewelry findings. Highly recommend to get to elevate your jewelry and make one of a kind pieces!

This chasing hammer has a nice feel to it. My husband immediately tried it out and said it felt good in the hand. We hammered some wire and was very pleased with the results. The hammer is very well made. The wood on the handle is smooth with no roughness noted.

È proprio quello che cercavo. Maneggevole e valido

Sehr zufrieden, prima für meine Schmuck Arbeit 👍

Le meilleur marteau que j’ai chez moi pour la fabrication des bijoux. Très légères et pratique. Merci

Does the job ! It's nice to have a long handle so you can hot the metal long and bit have to hit it hard . Great value for money .