I was able to make it to the worksite. Here is the favored Hickory Hart Decking Hammer, made on the USA. I purchased about thirty years back. Nice smooth head that doesn’t mar the stock, though the face has plenty of use that helps grip the drive.


I used to have this highly polished, but I left it out during a rainstorm a couple of months ago that rusted up and pitted, the black spots on the handle came from that night. It is currently on its second finish on the handle. It has been sanded that down with 400 grit, and is now ready for its third. Unfortunately the handle is getting loose, I’m hoping the refinish will help like it did the last time. I’m hoping it will last long enough to become heirloom.

I have others, but this is #1