hammer found in grandfather's tool chest

[1000-9]

Hello from Greece! First time posting on these forums.

I found this hammer (pictures attached) in my grandfather's tool chest.

Only one person I have asked claims to know what it is. He told me that it is a hoop hammer for wooden barrels.

Does anybody here know if that's what it is, or if it is something else?

Thank you

[Danks]

Welcome from Down Under (Australia)
I believe that you have a Bricklayers Single Ended Scutch Hammer.
It needs to have a comb fitted in the split end.
Used for dressing the faces of stone or bricks in the building of walls etc.
They are also available as a double ended version with a comb in each end of the hammer head, and both versions are available in various sizes (weight & width).
The combs are available in 38mm or 50mm widths.
They are still widely used in the building trade today, as the pictures come from trade advertising (i do not have any in my collection)

[Papaw]

Welcome from Texas !
That is a cool hammer that I know nothing about .

Find the introduction forum and tell us about yourself.

[turnnut]

 welcome from Massachusets,

I think that Danks is on the right track,   if you used your hammer on hoops, and the hoop got into the groove, it
would hinder driving it down tight, the driver has to stay on top of the hoop.

looking forward to see more of your tools.  enjoy tool talk.  Frank

[Plyerman]

Welcome 1000-9, and great call Danks!

[1000-9]

Thank you for that!

My grandfather emigrated to Australia from Greece in the very early 1950's.

Most of his tools are Australian or British from that period.

Welcome from Down Under (Australia)
I believe that you have a Bricklayers Single Ended Scutch Hammer.
It needs to have a comb fitted in the split end.
Used for dressing the faces of stone or bricks in the building of walls etc.
They are also available as a double ended version with a comb in each end of the hammer head, and both versions are available in various sizes (weight & width).
The combs are available in 38mm or 50mm widths.
They are still widely used in the building trade today, as the pictures come from trade advertising (i do not have any in my collection)

[1000-9]

Thanks to everyone for your kind welcome.