Ball Peen Hammer — 16 oz

The Zeptix Supplies Ball Peen Hammer is the metalworker’s daily driver, built for peening rivets, shaping sheet metal, striking chisels, and setting drift pins. The sixteen-ounce head is drop-forged from high-carbon steel, heat-treated for a hardened face that resists chipping and a slightly softer eye that absorbs shock without cracking. The ball peen is precision-ground to a smooth dome for consistent peening without surface marks, and the flat face is crowned slightly to prevent edge prints when striking punches and chisels. A fiberglass-core handle absorbs vibration more effectively than wood and will never split, loosen, or need re-wedging — a genuine advantage in a tool that gets swung thousands of times per week. The overmolded rubber grip provides a secure hold in oily or sweaty hands, and the flared end prevents the hammer from slipping out during overhead strikes. The overall balance favors the head just enough to deliver solid impact without fatiguing the wrist, making it equally comfortable for delicate tapping and forceful driving. A foundational shop tool with no compromises in materials or execution.