Some of my favorite "light" hammers are modified ballpeens of various weights. I just regrind the faces to suit my needs. Always look for the ones with weight forward - big head and small ball. They seem a bit more suitable to me. I also use a modified body hammer (car repair) for final "smoothing". Just clean up the edges and soften the harsh corners then practice hitting flat. Can get close to baby butt smooth with practice.
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Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith
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C Rex Custom Knives
Blade Show Table 6-H
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