Small claw hammer for a small 7 year old?

[LJM]

Hello and season’s greetings!

My young nephew has asked for a new hammer for Christmas; he broke his old one through heavy use! I suspect that was part of a toy tool set. Can anyone point me toward a real claw hammer, available in a small and relatively light version? It can be new or second hand.

Thanks in anticipation...

 

[pcb1962]

Try your local Pound Shop, that's where I got this one (normal Stanley for scale)

 

[Inspector]

Search your favourite selling site for "small claw hammer". You'll get lots of choices like this. https://www.amazon.ca/Multi-Functio...=small+claw+hammer&qid=1607006268&sr=8-5&th=1

Pete

 

[Bm101]

As Pete says, and try (4oz or pin) hammer.

 

[OldWood]

I was in the same market for a similar aged grandson, and got a complete toolset off Ebay in a case for £17.50 - unfortunately that seller is now sold out but there will be others. That has really everything and I am looking forward to the flack I am going to get from my daughter .

There's some 20 tools there, including a small steel claw hammer and nothing looks c**p - some will last longer than others but it will set him up for quite some time. I think the marking knife whould be removed ! I still have one tool from a set given to me some 70 years ago!!
Rob

 

[BHwoodworking]

martinez m4?

 

[clogs]

I was thinking about a small Estwing...something for life....

 

[sometimewoodworker]

My preference would definitely not be a claw hammer as they can be very dangerous with a youngster, but there are some very nice lightweight Japanese hammers

 

[Sideways]

Similar to the previous post. I would be a little dubious about a 7 year old pulling real nails with a claw hammer - tetanus shots anyone ? - but a light weight Warrington pattern or an engineers hammer will have a lifetimes use and can be held partway along the shaft if your nephew isn't ready to hold it correctly.
Then again, my daughters had great fun at around the same age knocking pallets apart with a small lump hammer to reclaim some scrap wood

 

[Inspector]

My buddy had all three of his kids in the shop from about 4 or 5 years old. They all had their own toolbox with hand tools, gloves, eye protection masks, ear protection, spot to work and a pile of off cuts, nails, screws, sandpaper, paint, tape and glue. They learned safety first, never hurt themselves and had great fun with dad.
Pete

 

[MikeJhn]

Look for a Rolson stubby hammer available in various weights and types, claw or ball Pein: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=small+hammer&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

[Orraloon]

Of course he needs a claw hammer as more nails will need pulling than will go in strait. A 12 oz would be fine. Sure there will be a sore finger and perhaps some blood at times but thats woodwork for ya.
Now on to saws.
At that age I was given an old tenon saw and a hammer and let loose on the offcuts pile. To start with dad drilled some starter holes for the nails but after a few days I was on my own.
Regards
John

 

[Bm101]

Look for a Rolson stubby hammer available in various weights and types, claw or ball Pein: Amazon.co.uk : small hammer

Weirdly, my 6 year old lass has just asked for a hammer for Christmas. She comes down the shed but I have hammers. I think she might be doing a Jewellers down Hatton Garden and wants a specialist tool..
The Rolson looks ideal for stashing up her hoodie while she rides there on her bike. It also has the aggression that a pin hammer can't muster so it scare the Bo***cks out the security staff.
Cheers Mike!

 

[gmgmgm]

I have the Rolson stubby hammer. It's very handy to keep in the house for hanging pictures etc (very compact) but the claw is pretty sharp.

My children of similar age have basic cross pein hammers (under a fiver) which are a good size for any job, and don't have any sharp edges. If nails need to be pulled out, I do it for them with a claw hammer.

 

[stimpy]

My boy has one, pretty sure I found it in Wickes of all places or one of those big shed type places.....

He also has a load of hand me downs and was taught safety first....