A quality hammer is the foundation of any toolkit.

Our range includes claw hammers, ball pein hammers, cross pein hammers, club hammers, mallets and hatchets from Spear & Jackson and Silverline.

Available in a range of weights and handle materials — hickory, solid steel and tubular steel — there's a hammer for every task from fine joinery to heavy demolition.

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Not sure which to choose? A claw hammer is the most versatile starting point — suited to general carpentry, framing and fixings. A ball pein hammer is the go-to for metalwork and riveting. Club hammers pair with bolster chisels for masonry and demolition. For woodworking, a wooden or rubber mallet protects your chisels and workpiece. Choose handle material based on use: hickory absorbs shock well; steel handles suit heavy-duty site work.