After working etensively with renowned silversmith Jeff Herman to recreate his favorite planishing hammer, we are happy to introduce the "Herman Planisher."
 
Jeff approached me about recreating the hammer that was made by a Gorham silversmith many years ago. With quite a bit of back and forth we have improved on the original design and created something that has far bypassed the old, well-loved hammer.
 
This perfectly balanced 3-3/8" long hammer head weighs in at just under 4 ounces with 2 mirror-polished 1" faces. One face is perfectly flat (that end has my touchmark), and the other end is very slightly convex. Both have fairly sharp edges for precision hammering.
 
With the osage orange handle shaped to Jeff’s specifications, coupled with the light head, this hammer is a joy to use. The Planisher creates a light bounce with minimal wear and tear on your joints and effortless hammering.
 
This is a beautiful addition to any hammer rack as well as the perfect gift for the budding or graduating metalsmith.