KAKURI Japanese Carpenter Hammer GENNO for Woodworking 10.5 oz (300g), Carpentry Hammer with Wood Handle for Chisel, Plane, Nail, Made in JAPAN

Good quality hammer. I bought the 450g as well. I might remake the handle with some hardwood in the future.

Good quality hammer. I bought the 300g as well. I might remake the handle with some hardwood in the future.

Feels good in hand.

DIYにはちょうど良い。

Compared to the utilitarian design of western hammers, Japanese tools are beautifully shaped art-forms. This hammer has an oval-shaped head which was not evident in the ambiguous pictures. I was expecting a round hammer head. But was surprised to see oval. Slightly disappointing. The profile of the head is an eye pleasing hour glass. The build quality is great. The finish is excellent. There are no flaws in it. The wood used in the handles, I think it's a type of Oak, has a lot of grain to them. You can feel it all. I haven't owned a handle like this before. It should provide an excellent non-slip grip. I will say that the handle is very long. Longer than any of the Western or other Japanese hammers. Given the oval shaped head and the long handle, you have to be careful when hammering small nails. It's definitely better suited for adjusting Japanese planes or chisel work.