Snap-On dead blow ball peen hammers are available in a range of sizes: eight-ounce (HBBD8), 16-oz. ... The hammer’s polished steel head has a large, tough striking surface, a torpedo-shaped peeni.

Ball-peen hammer – A. It was invented by a French metal worker named Jaques Balpien. B. “Peen” means to bend, shape or flatten material; its ball-shaped head is designed for peening. C.

Ball peen hammers are designed to strike hardened tools such as cold chisels. There are hammers that are shaped to strike into corners, drive upholstery tacks, fold metal—you name it.