hammer handle

Mallet's wooden grip

The hammer handle is the long shaft gripped when swinging a hammer, typically made of wood, fiberglass, or steel.

The handle provides leverage and absorbs shock from impact.

The old hammer handle finally cracked and needed replacing.

A loose or broken handle makes a hammer dangerous to use.

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  • gripSecure manual hold
  • shaftNarrow vertical passage
  • woodTree-derived building material
  • hickoryDense North American hardwood
  • swingSuspended recreational seat

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