Aitoyo Japan Hammer | Yamakichi Metal Gennou - 300g & 375g
$177
Forged in Sanjo Japan by master Hiroki Aida, these hammers feel lovely in hand. Available in our 2 favourite weights, they are supplied un-fitted.
- Aitoyo Japan Traditional Japanese Hammer (Genno / Gennou)
- Tsuchime (Hammer-Tone) Finish
- White Oak Timber Handle - Round Shape
- Fitting Required
- Head Weight:
- 300g
- 375g
- Head Size:
- 300g = 92mm L x 30mm Ø
- 375g = 96mm L x 30mm Ø
- Overall Weight:
- 300g = 310g
- 375g = 385g
- Total Length:
- 300g = 360mm
- 375g = 360mm
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
* Fitting required. No wedge supplied, not required for normal fitting method of this type.
Japanese Woodworking Tools | Gennou (Hammers)
Gennou (or Genno) are a specialist style of Japanese hammer. These hammers are an extremely well balanced tool, made with a unique steel that helps absorb impact of a hammer strike. They are made to be used with Nomi (Japanese chisels) and Kanna (Japanese woodworking planes), along with performing precision hammering tasks like driving small nails in tight or awkward locations. Most traditional Japanese hammers have one face flat, with the opposing side a slight convex, to help perform different tasks more accurately.