A cobbler's hammer, also known as a shoemaker's hammer or leatherworking hammer, it is primarily used in shoe repair and leatherworking. 

Uses of a Cobbler's Hammer:

Driving tacks and nails: It is used to hammer in small tacks and nails, especially in shoe construction and repair. 

Flattening seams and preparing for stitching: The smooth face helps to flatten seams and prepare leather for stitching. 

Shaping and moulding leather: The hammer can be used to shape and mould leather without causing damage. 

Setting glue bonds and rivets: It's effective for adhering two pieces of leather with contact cement and setting rivets. 

Flattening lacing and stitching: The hammer is also used to flatten lacing and stitching in leather projects. 


Cobbler hammer

Updated: 06 Dec 2025