{"product_id":"tungsten-karbid-hammer-rettehammer-for-knivblad-niroc","title":"Tungsten carbide hammer - Straightening hammer for knife blades - NIROC","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the well-known carbide hammer - the NIROC hammer that helps you straighten out crooked pieces of steel and knife blades. A few light taps with the hammer on the bend, and the steel straightens out almost magically. Feel free to use it together with the \u003ca title=\"small anvil for vise or bench\" href=\"https:\/\/storbua.no\/products\/benkambolt\"\u003eNiroc precision-ground small anvil\u003c\/a\u003e as a base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original Tungsten Carbide Niroc Knockometer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbide hammer for straightening blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If your blade is a rockin’, the NIROC comes a knockin’\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can straighten a regular unhardened piece of steel with an ordinary hammer, but to straighten knife blades that have warped during the hardening process, you need something harder. That is why this hammer has a carbide ball on the front. It gives you the hardness you need to straighten the blade without it cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded carbide side of the hammer gives you the ability to straighten the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat side is perfect for peening brass pins and other small tasks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the hammer in use here, by the inventor himself:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ug-YGOisPIo?si=rRDMDHvB1am_jve7\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information from the manufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing approximately 160 grams (5.6 oz), the Niroc Knockometer was originally designed as a blade straightening hammer (tagane hammer). It is also highly valued by sheet metal workers, toolmakers, leather workers, saw doctors, and tool repairers. This is a useful tool for anyone who needs a small, but very hard hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are handmade, and great emphasis is placed on creating a beautiful tool that, with proper care, will last a long time. The hammer heads are machined from brass rods. Brass is chosen for its relative density (heavier than steel for the same volume) and ability to deform. This \"seats\" the carbide and reduces the likelihood of chipping or breaking. The carbide inserts are silver soldered in place with an alloy containing 45% silver, and the process ensures that the insert sits securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eye in my hammers is an integral part of the design and ensures that the head sits firmly on a handle, whether mounted by me or by you. I machine the eye with an hourglass-shaped constriction, making it narrower in the middle. When attached to a tapered handle and wedged into place, there is minimal risk of it coming loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHammer handle:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle mounted by me is shaped to fit the hammer eye exactly and is carefully wedged in place with Osage Orange wedges. This is a time-consuming process, but it is worth the effort to achieve an optimal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian factory-produced handles are made of \"spotted gum,\" a wood known for its strength and suitability for tool handles. I only use about 70% of the factory handles, removing anything that does not meet my quality standards. Although they are not always symmetrical, this gives the user a feel for the hammer's orientation and they are comfortable to use. These handles are shorter and vary in color from light brown to dark red, depending on the wood's origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy guarantee:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf something is not right, I will fix it or replace it. If something goes wrong, let me know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have worked in customer service my entire professional life, directly and indirectly. I know that things can go wrong, but how I handle it defines my business. Please give me the opportunity to make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother example, which also shows in detail how you can straighten your warped blades, and even make your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ra9nJuDaycE?si=wLuV0woghNdX-P9Q\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIROC","offers":[{"title":"Hammer head (without shaft)","offer_id":45843657163005,"sku":"NIROC-TungstenBallHammerhode-Utenskaft","price":964.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hammer (with handle)","offer_id":45843657195773,"sku":"NIROC-TungstenBallHammerMedSkaft","price":1334.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2148\/6651\/files\/Niroc-hammer-pro-shot-cooper.jpg?v=1732784276","url":"https:\/\/storbua.dk\/en\/products\/tungsten-karbid-hammer-rettehammer-for-knivblad-niroc","provider":"Storbua.no","version":"1.0","type":"link"}