The square Gennou (Japanese hammer) are one of the best selling Japanese hammers worldwide. They look good and perform very well. They are great for chisel work, tuning kanna and accurate hammering in most situations. The 225g is a good middle ground hammer, large enough for Chisel work but small enough for Kanna and tight hammering situations, it's one of our best all-rounders (along with our 375g Octagonal). The 570g variant is the largest hammer we stock and great for anything that requires more strike force.
- Traditional Japanese Hammer (Genno / Gennou)
- Hammer Type: Silver Finish Square Gennou
- Hammer Weight: 225g | 570g
- Overall Length: 330mm | 365mm
- Head Length: 76mm | 104mm
- Timber Handle
- Crafted in Japan
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.