Dead blow hammer
Other names	Dead blow mallet
Classification	Hammer
Related	Rubber mallet

A dead blow hammer is a specialized mallet helpful in minimizing damage to the struck surface and in controlling striking force with minimal rebound from the striking surface. The head of these hammers are commonly hollow and filled with sand or shot, which absorbs the impact of a strike, reducing the bounce-back.

Use of a dead blow hammer may be restricted in settings where contamination by foreign material, in this case the sand or shot could occur, such as a clean room manufacturing setting.

Commonly constructed of polyurethane, they regularly appear in solid orange and black. Composite heads and fiberglass handle models are also available. Options include shock absorbent rubber grips, head cavities filled with shot and replaceable faces with metal screws for quick replacement.

Dead blow hammers have many uses. For example, in auto repair they are commonly used for chassis work, dislodging stuck parts and sometimes used for hubcap installation and removal (e.g. knock-off hubs).

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