Martin 169G Pick Hammer, Forged Alloy Steel Head, Hickory Wood Handle

Body Hammers are drop forged from high carbon steel, heat treated, quenched and have tempered heads. They have a burnt lacquer finish, Grade B (or better), and Hickory wooden handles or cushion grip fiberglass handles. The hammer was one of the basic hand tools around which the body and fender repair trade was developed. The large face pick finishing hammer is used for finishing and caulking. Round face 1-7/8 in diameter. 4-1/2 in overall head length. 12 in handle.