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Hammers & Mallets

Hammers and mallets apply force for driving nails, chisels and stakes or shaping metal.  Claw hammers pull nails, ball‑peen hammers shape metal, and wooden mallets strike chisels without damaging handles.  Specialty hammers include soft‑face mallets for delicate work and brick hammers for masonry.

What is the difference between a hammer and a mallet?
A hammer typically has a metal head and is used for driving nails, breaking objects, or shaping materials. A mallet usually has a softer head made from wood, rubber, or plastic, and is used for tasks that require force without damaging the work surface.

How do I choose the right hammer or mallet for my project?
The choice depends on the material and task. For driving nails into wood, a claw hammer is common. For woodworking joints or chiselling, a wooden mallet is preferred. For delicate work or avoiding surface marks, a rubber mallet is ideal.

How should I care for my hammers and mallets?
Store them in a dry place to avoid rust or swelling of wooden handles. Check regularly for loose heads or cracked handles and replace parts if needed. Wipe metal heads clean and apply light oil if they are prone to rust.

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Real Steel | Mallet, Double Face, Hickory Handle, 340g - BPM Toolcraft
R 349.00
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R 349.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

Real Steel | Mallet Double Face Hickory Handle 340g

Real Steel

340g Double Face Mallet White, High Impact Plastic Head for forceful strikes Blue Rubber Head for a cushioned strike  Well-balanced, genuine Hick...

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R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
Real Steel | Mallet, Nylon Double Head, Jacketed Graphite Handle, 12oz (350g) - BPM Toolcraft
Real Steel | Mallet, Nylon Double Head, Jacketed Graphite Handle, 12oz (350g) - BPM Toolcraft
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00

Real Steel | Mallet Nylon Double Head Jacketed Graphite Handle 12oz (350g)

Real Steel

350g Double Head Nylon Mallet The Real Steel Dead Blow Mallet is a great addition to any woodworking workshop. With it's Graphite Jacketed Handle...

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R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
Real Steel | Mallet, White Rubber Head, Hickory Handle, Non-Marring, 16oz (450g) - BPM Toolcraft
R 449.00
R 449.00 - R 449.00
R 449.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00

Real Steel | Mallet White Rubber Head Hickory Handle Non-Marring 16oz (450g)

Real Steel

450g White Rubber Non-Marring Mallet The Real Steel White Rubber Head Mallet is a great addition to any woodworking workshop. With it's Solid Hic...

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R 449.00
R 449.00 - R 449.00
R 449.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Rip Claw, Hickory 565g - BPM Toolcraft
R 419.00
R 419.00 - R 419.00
R 419.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00

Real Steel | Hammer Rip Claw Hickory 565g

Real Steel

565g Rip Claw Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel Hickory curved claw hammer. Created with innovative forgin...

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R 419.00
R 419.00 - R 419.00
R 419.00
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Rip Claw, Graphite Jacket Handle, 20oz (567g) - BPM Toolcraft
Real Steel | Hammer, Rip Claw, Graphite Jacket Handle, 20oz (567g) - BPM Toolcraft
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Real Steel | Hammer Rip Claw Graphite Jacketed Handle 20oz (567g)

Real Steel

567g Graphite Jacketed Handle Rip Claw Hammer The Real Steel Jacketed Graphite Rip Claw Hammer is an exceptional, value for money all round Works...

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R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
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R 299.00
Real Steel | Mallet, Urethane, 38mm, Wooden Handle - BPM Toolcraft
R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00

Real Steel | Mallet Urethane 38mm Wooden Handle

Real Steel

38mm Urethane Mallet This Real Steel Mallet is crafted with a 38mm urethane face on a wooden Hickory handle for maximum strength and durability. T...

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R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00
R 189.00
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R 189.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Claw, Curved, Jacketed Graphite, 450g - BPM Toolcraft
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
R 279.00
R 279.00 - R 279.00
R 279.00

Real Steel | Hammer Claw Curved Jacketed Graphite 450g

Real Steel

450g Curved Claw Jacketed Graphite Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel 16oz. Jacketed graphite curved claw ha...

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R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
R 279.00
R 279.00 - R 279.00
R 279.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Claw, Curved, 450g 16oz Hickory Handle - BPM Toolcraft
R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00
R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00

Real Steel | Hammer Claw Curved 16oz (450g) Hickory Handle

Real Steel

450g Curved Claw Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel 16oz. Hickory curved claw hammer. Created with innovativ...

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R 389.00
R 389.00 - R 389.00
R 389.00
R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

Real Steel | Hammer Machinist 3,5oz (100g)

Real Steel

100g Machinist Hammer Drop-forged steel head Ergonomic non-slip grip for added comfort

R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
R 599.38
R 599.38 - R 599.38
R 599.38
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00

Real Steel | Hammer Curved Claw Ultra All Steel 15oz (425g)

Real Steel

425g All Steel Ultra Curved Claw Hammer The Real Steel 15oz Ultra curved claw hammer is unmatched when it comes to strength and reliability. An u...

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R 599.38
R 599.38 - R 599.38
R 599.38
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
R 429.00
R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00

Real Steel | Hammer Dead Blow 800g Graphite Handle

Real Steel

800g Graphite Handled Dead Blow Hammer This Real Steel Dead Blow Graphite Handled Hammer is perfect for those seeking a reliable tool for tougher...

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R 429.00
R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00
R 339.00
R 339.00 - R 339.00
R 339.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Club, Jacketed Graphite, 1,8kg - BPM Toolcraft
R 684.02
R 684.02 - R 684.02
R 684.02
R 539.00
R 539.00 - R 539.00
R 539.00

Real Steel | Hammer Club Jacketed Graphite 1,8kg

Real Steel

1,8kg Jacketed Graphite Club Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel 4lb. Jacketed graphite 400mm club hammer. C...

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R 684.02
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R 684.02
R 539.00
R 539.00 - R 539.00
R 539.00
R 412.90
R 412.90 - R 412.90
R 412.90
R 298.00
R 298.00 - R 298.00
R 298.00

Real Steel | Hammer Ball Pein 907g Graphite Handle

Real Steel

907g Ball Pein Hammer with Graphite Handle The Real Steel graphite ball pein hammer enhances strength and toughness. The hammer comes equipped wi...

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R 412.90
R 412.90 - R 412.90
R 412.90
R 298.00
R 298.00 - R 298.00
R 298.00
R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00

Real Steel | Hammer Machinist 10,5oz (300g)

Real Steel

300g Machinist Hammer Drop-forged steel head Ergonomic non-slip grip for added comfort

R 309.00
R 309.00 - R 309.00
R 309.00
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
Real Steel | Hammer, Ball Pein, Ultra, All Steel, 16oz (450g) - BPM Toolcraft
Real Steel | Hammer, Ball Pein, Ultra, All Steel, 16oz (450g) - BPM Toolcraft
R 609.00
R 609.00 - R 609.00
R 609.00
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00

Real Steel | Hammer Ball Pein Ultra All Steel 16oz (450g)

Real Steel

450g All Steel Ultra Ball Pein Hammer The Real Steel one-piece steel ball pein hammer is unmatched when it comes to more strength and durability. ...

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R 609.00
R 609.00 - R 609.00
R 609.00
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
Real Steel | Sledge Hammer, Cross Strike, Jacketed Graphite, 1360g - BPM Toolcraft
R 519.00
R 519.00 - R 519.00
R 519.00
R 409.00
R 409.00 - R 409.00
R 409.00

Real Steel | Sledge Hammer Cross Strike Jacketed Graphite 1360g

Real Steel

1360g Cross Strike Jacketed Graphite Sledge Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel 3lb. Jacketed graphite drilli...

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R 519.00
R 519.00 - R 519.00
R 519.00
R 409.00
R 409.00 - R 409.00
R 409.00
R 473.51
R 473.51 - R 473.51
R 473.51
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00

Real Steel | Hammer Machinist 1000g Graphite Handle

Real Steel

1000g Graphite Handled Machinist Hammer The Real Steel Graphite Handled Machinist Hammer is the perfect choice for those looking for an 1000g dro...

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R 473.51
R 473.51 - R 473.51
R 473.51
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00
R 448.44
R 448.44 - R 448.44
R 448.44
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00

Real Steel | Hammer Machinist Graphite Handle 800g

Real Steel

800g Graphite Handled Machinist Hammer The Real Steel Graphite Handled Machinist Hammer is the perfect choice for those looking for an 800g drop-...

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R 448.44
R 448.44 - R 448.44
R 448.44
R 349.00
R 349.00 - R 349.00
R 349.00
R 702.99
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R 702.99
R 549.00
R 549.00 - R 549.00
R 549.00

Real Steel | Hammer Club 1.3kg Graphite Handle

Real Steel

1,3kg Club Hammer Unbreakable Graphite handle 1,3kg (3lb) Head  

R 702.99
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R 702.99
R 549.00
R 549.00 - R 549.00
R 549.00
R 381.85
R 381.85 - R 381.85
R 381.85
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Real Steal | Hammer Machinist 600g 210oz Graphite Handle

Real Steel

600g Machinists' Hammer Drop-forged steel head Ergonomic non-slip grip for added comfort Graphite handle  

R 381.85
R 381.85 - R 381.85
R 381.85
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 639.00
R 639.00 - R 639.00
R 639.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

Real Steel | Hammer Ball Pein Ultra All Steel 24oz (700g)

Real Steel

700g All Steel Ultra Ball Pein Hammer The Real Steel one-piece steel ball pein hammer is unmatched when it comes to more strength and durability....

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R 639.00
R 639.00 - R 639.00
R 639.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
Real Steel | Sledge Hammer, Cross Strike, Jacketed Graphite, 900g - BPM Toolcraft
R 473.51
R 473.51 - R 473.51
R 473.51
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00

Real Steel | Sledge Hammer Cross Strike Jacketed Graphite 900g

Real Steel

900g Cross Strike Jacketed Graphite Sledge Hammer Deliver the most powerful and reliable strike with the Real Steel 2lb. Jacketed graphite drillin...

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R 473.51
R 473.51 - R 473.51
R 473.51
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00
R 825.81
R 825.81 - R 825.81
R 825.81
R 629.00
R 629.00 - R 629.00
R 629.00

Real Steel | Hammer Club 1.8kg Graphite Handle

Real Steel

1,8kg Club Hammer Unbreakable Graphite Handle 1,8kg (4lb) head

R 825.81
R 825.81 - R 825.81
R 825.81
R 629.00
R 629.00 - R 629.00
R 629.00
R 1,302.60
R 1,302.60 - R 1,302.60
R 1,302.60
R 972.00
R 972.00 - R 972.00
R 972.00

Real Steel | Sledge Hammer Brass Fibreglass Handle 2lb

Real Steel

2lb Brass Sledge Hammer 2lb Brass Head Sledge Hammer With Fibreglass Handle  

R 1,302.60
R 1,302.60 - R 1,302.60
R 1,302.60
R 972.00
R 972.00 - R 972.00
R 972.00