To assist, I had one of our apprentices make a small hammer with which to break open the said piggy bank. Hand filed and hardened, stocked with best walnut and with a buffalo horn handle end. A very nice job..... I hope it works!!
As a footnote, no, we will not be making these as I was shocked how many hours it took even at apprentice rates!!
Vance Daigle on June 2, 2015 at 8:25 pm
Sir,
May I borrow that hammer after the gentlemen you made it for is finished. I will forward it to the next customer on the list after destroying my Mr. Piggy....this is certainly a proper tool for the job....A BEST HAMMER!!!!!!
In Christ
Vance,
tim wilkes on June 3, 2015 at 8:40 am
All it needs is some English scroll engraving on the squared off central section!
Looks a damn fine instrument; one has the impression it's weight and feel are just right.
Tim