The most surprising detail about this piece is the head, which the maker created by hand forging a forklift tine. This substantial steel head features curved arms that taper into widened peen or chisel shapes. On one side of the head, a square touchmark stamped with the numeral 8 over an insignia is visible.
For the handle, the maker selected ash, shaping it into an octagonal form. This wooden component displays a two-tone aesthetic, featuring a natural light upper section contrasted by a blackened lower grip. The handle's length is enhanced by a detailed carving consisting of faceted, planar flats along its entire run. The assembly method is quite specific; the wooden handle passes through the head's oval eye and is held in place using wooden wedging.
It is impressive how the maker managed the finish, giving the piece a striking appearance. The finished hammer weighs 14 ounces, and the maker noted that raising hammers are specifically employed for dish work on plates of non-ferrous metals. It is interesting that the specific application is what the maker provided, rather than detailing the full scope of the forging process itself.