The one Martin hammer I bought was something like $25 new and delivered, that's not a bad price at all.
At that sort of price If I had none I'd buy new Martin if used ones went readily available. Honestly after tuning up a used one and sometimes a new handle you'd be better off to buy a new Martin, but not as much fun..

My favorite hammer I picked up at a swap meet as an unfinished forging. I machined and dressed it, had a friend harden and temper the faces, and I put a handle on it. Round face on one side and other is like a pick except 5/16" round face.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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