The steel head of standard engineering hammers delivers forceful blows in non-hazardous settings where there's no concern about sparking. Also known as engineer's hammers, they have a longer handle and wider head to gain greater momentum and hit harder than drilling hammers. They are commonly used to form metal and break wood or stone.

The steel head of standard drilling hammers produces a more forceful blow than soft-face hammers to strike hard objects or hammer in areas where there's no concern about damaging surrounding materials. Drilling hammers have a more compact head and shorter handle than engineering hammers to deliver a controlled, concentrated strike. They are commonly used to drive chisels, punches, and star and spade bits for hand drilling into rock.

Non-sparking engineering hammers contain no ferrous metals, so they resist creating sparks. This reduces the risk of ignition when hammering in environments where combustible dust or flammable liquids, gas, or vapors are present. Also known as engineer's hammers, they have a longer handle and wider head to gain greater momentum and hit harder than drilling hammers. They are commonly used to form metal and break wood or stone.

Softer-than-standard head materials on these drilling hammers decrease rebound and deliver a more focused blow that reduces damage to surrounding surfaces. Drilling hammers have a more compact head and shorter handle than engineering hammers to deliver a controlled, concentrated strike. They are commonly used to drive chisels, punches, and star and spade bits for hand drilling into rock.

Sets include multiple engineering hammers in different head weights to match the striking force to the task. Heavier heads hit harder while lighter heads provide greater control. Also known as engineer's hammers, they have a longer handle and wider head to gain greater momentum and hit harder than drilling hammers. They are commonly used to form metal and break wood or stone.