Japanese metal industrial company CASTEM, known for its precision casting, has previously delighted consumers with a slew of fun and stylish products, including the Godzilla Foot Hammer and ONE PIECE Zoro Stainless Steel Chopstick Rest, both of which garnered significant attention and love from fans.
Recently, while not a collaboration, they've just dropped some seriously buzzworthy new items: two insane hammers – the "Hammerhead Shark Hammer" and the "Shark Head Hammer." These bad boys boast incredibly detailed animal designs. Each hammer retails for 5,500 JPY and is available on the official IRON FACTORY website and Amazon.
Both products are crafted using the "lost-wax casting method," which meticulously reproduces complex shapes. Molten stainless steel is poured into a mold, simultaneously melting the wax prototype to form these highly detailed, undeniably impactful metal art pieces.
The "Hammerhead Shark Hammer" literally metalizes a hammerhead shark's head, casting it into a functional tool that can actually drive nails. The official word? Practicality isn't the main point, but yes, it *can* hammer nails. It weighs approximately 450 grams.
The "Shark Head Hammer," on the other hand, is modeled after a Great White shark's head, with even the teeth faithfully recreated through casting. It features a wooden handle for a more comfortable grip, and the flat design on the side of its neck is perfect for hammering nails. This one also weighs around 450 grams.
In short: they look ridiculously cool, probably work well enough, and are undeniably awesome – plus, they genuinely hammer nails. If you're in the market for a hammer that screams style, these might just be your perfect pick!
via： IRON FACTORY 網站