The Expert 1.8kg (4lb) Hickory Shaft Club Hammer is a medium‑weight striking tool designed for controlled demolition, driving cold‑set pins, trimming masonry and stone, and general heavy‑duty striking where a short‑handled hammer is preferred. Its compact club (lump) head concentrates mass behind a short handle to deliver strong, accurate blows in confined spaces.

The hammer head is drop‑forged from heat‑treated carbon steel and finished with a machined striking face for consistent contact; the head mass is nominally 1.8kg (4lb). The shaft is selected American hickory hardwood, shaped for ergonomic grip and varnished to resist moisture and surface wear. The head is fitted to the handle with a steel wedge and, where applicable, a herb wedge for secure retention; there are no threaded fittings or drive systems on this model. The tool is manufactured to comply with recognised hand‑tool safety and manufacturing standards for forged striking tools (relevant BS/ISO/DIN specifications for hammers and striking tools), and quality control ensures heat treatment and assembly meet expected industry tolerances.

Typical applications include stone and brickwork, concrete removal, track maintenance, metal fabrication where controlled heavy impacts are required, fencing and landscaping, and automotive body and chassis repair where a short‑handle heavy blow is needed without the leverage of a sledge. Trades that commonly use this style of club hammer are stonemasons, builders, demolition operatives, rail maintenance crews and plant fitters.

Key benefits of the Expert club hammer include a durable forged head for long service life, the impact‑absorbing properties of a properly fitted hickory shaft to reduce vibration transmission to the user, and a machined face for predictable strike behaviour. The varnished handle and coated head provide reasonable resistance to corrosion and surface degradation in normal site conditions. The standard head weight and handle profile make this hammer compatible with many replacement hickory handles should refurbishment be required.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the Expert 1.8kg (4lb) Hickory Shaft Club Hammer as well as a wide selection of hammers, replacement handles and related striking tools, available individually or in trade packs to suit site and workshop requirements. Please contact us for current stock sizes and pack options.