Carpenter claw hammer ELORA 1678, 320 mm steel

A carpenter claw hammer built around a C45 / 1.0503 tool steel head, the ELORA 1678 measures 320 mm in length and weighs 600 g. The head is induction hardened, so the striking area resists impact loads during repeated nailing. At the front, the head splits into two limbs of different length. The longer limb is pointed and slightly curved, so it can be driven between two boards for prying. The roughly 90 degree angle between claw and handle helps the user build leverage when lifting a board away.

The rear striking face is square, 26 x 26 mm, and cut with milled grooves. Those grooves bite into the nail head and reduce slipping on the wood surface. A deep slot shaped like half a nail sits on the top of the head. It holds a long nail so the first strikes can be placed without holding the nail by hand. Work gently with this function, because a released nail can travel toward the face.

Carpenter claw hammer ELORA 1678: construction and materials

Two materials define the hammer. The head is C45 / 1.0503 tool steel, hardened for impact work. The handle is a solid tubular steel shaft covered by a black plastic sleeve. This combination keeps the tool stiff under prying loads while the sleeve absorbs some of the shock passed to the hand. Dimensions stay compact for bench and site work.

Head design and striking face

The head carries several working zones rather than one. The square face drives nails, the grooved pattern holds the nail head, and the curved claw extracts nails or opens joints. The pointed limb reaches into narrow gaps between boards. Because the head is long, the mass sits away from the hand and adds momentum to each stroke on framing timber.

• Head material: C45 / 1.0503 tool steel, induction hardened
• Square striking face: 26 x 26 mm with milled grooves
• Curved claw for nail pulling and prying between boards
• Nail-starter slot in the top of the head
• Head geometry set at about 90 degrees to the handle for leverage

Grooves on the face matter most on soft timber, where a smooth face tends to skid off the nail. The claw limb works as a lever against the board edge. Keep pulling force in line with the nail shank to avoid bending it. For prying, insert the pointed limb first, then rotate the handle in a controlled arc.

Handle and grip

The tubular steel shaft runs through to the head, giving one continuous load path. Over the steel sits a black plastic sleeve pierced by a row of holes along the body. These openings increase friction against the palm, which helps when hands are wet or sweaty. The sleeve also gives a defined hand position near the end of the shaft.

• Handle core: solid tubular steel
• Sleeve: black plastic with friction holes along the shaft
• Total length: 320 mm
• Weight: 600 g
• Colour: black

Grip near the shaft end for driving nails and closer to the head for controlled taps. A short choke-up grip is useful when starting a nail with the slot. Wipe the sleeve clean of glue or resin, since a coated surface reduces the friction effect. Check that the head sits tight before every prying operation.

Common applications

Carpentry and joinery are the main fields. The hammer drives nails into framing timber, floorboards and battens. The claw removes bent or old nails during repair work. Formwork crews use the pointed limb to separate nailed boards and open panels. Furniture makers and site fitters also use it for light demolition of timber assemblies. The 600 g weight suits general nailing rather than heavy demolition.

Catalogue notes

Catalogue data lists the ELORA 1678 as a carpenter hammer with a C45 / 1.0503 steel head, induction hardened for high hardness and impact resistance. The handle is solid tubular steel with a plastic cover. The square face measures 26 x 26 mm and is cut with grooves. Total length is 320 mm and weight is 600 g.