Stortz Right Handed / Left Handed Slate Hammer
Slate Roofer's Hammer of Choice
The Stortz Slate Hammer is a must have tool for the professional slate roofer.
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A - A checkered face reduces misses when hitting nails.
B - The point of a hammer is used for punching holes into pieces of slate. It can also be used to weaken thicker slates to allow for cutting.
C - The double sided nail claw is versatile both ways to remove nails.
D - The beveled shank of a slate hammer is used for trimming slate. A slate stake is used to rest the slate on while it is being cut with the hammer.
E - A bell patterned leather handle is comfortable to grip.