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ANATOMY OF THE HAMMER The FACE is the striking face, the place where the job gets done. Top-quality hammers give you the benefit of 25 percent more face space than hammers of equivalent weight. That means surer strikes and easier, faster nail driving. A properly CROWNED striking face drives nails flush without marring the wood surface. A deep THROAT on a strong neck allows power strikes even in difficult areas. The EYE should be deep and tapered, providing a secure head-to-handle assembly. Our NECK is stylish with its octagon-shaped design. The CHEEKS frame the face. The best in the business are proudly stamped "Made in U.S.A" and "Wear Safety Goggles". The most effective CLAW sports double bevels that provide clearance for nail heads and allow a firm grip on nails of any size. The whole package combined is a full-polished hammer HEAD, complete with Face, Eye, Cheek, Neck, Throat, Crown and Claw.

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