A Smith's Hammer

Every smith has to have a hammer. Some have many. I have a few. This is my favorite for many reasons. I bought it at an antique mall just before last school year. It had a too short handle and I knew it needed a better one. I took off the handle and carved out this one. I'm not sure what type of wood it it, but I love it. The handle is a rounded rectangled to fit in my hand. I've added shims to keep the head in place. I don't know the weight, but it doesn't matter. As a smith uses his hammer, it begins to become part of him. I even carved in a pinwheel for kicks and giggles. I really love this thing. It's just amazing.