This Thor 414 nylon hammers has a plastic grip handle with chrome plated zinc heads with nylon faces fitted as standard. Alternative faces, colour coded to distinguish hardness, are also available. The faces are designed to wear and are replaceable by hand. Due to the easily interchangeable heads, this hammer is ideal as a multipurpose striking tool in most assembly applications including engineering, furniture, shopfitting, partitioning, double glazing or injection moulding dies etc. Thor Hammer are manufacturers of soft-faced hammers and mallets. Over 50 years" specialisation in this area enables them to provide a non-damaging striking solution for any problem where a hand tool is required. Made in England to high quality standards, their soft-faced hammers provide a safer alternative to striking with conventional steel hammers. The resilient soft striking faces shape themselves to the part being struck. Acting as shock absorbers, they spread the force of the blow uniformly, minimising inefficient rebound and damage to components. Soft-faced hammers also reduce noise pollution in the workplace. With more than 150 different hammers and mallets available, Thor offer a wide range of products to suit all applications.