I bought this little jewel at an antique tool sale in Gooderich, Ontario years ago. Made by the Smart Tool Company of Brockville, Canada, which founded 1854 and closed in 1967, this 10″ hammer/bar is of uncertain age. Prophetically, its ‘Endurance’ tool has outlived its makers! An earlier owner filed three notches in the shank to identify what I like to think was also one of his favorite tools. It fits wonderfully in the hand, works in tight quarters, is incredibly tough and the hammer head is sufficiently weighted to use as a finishing hammer when needed. I cannot begin to count the number of times I’ve reached for my little jewel.
Jef Keighley
Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada
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I have this same tool. Its the first prybar that I reach for when I need one. Just last week I had to tear out two waterproofed decks over condition spaces as they had failed. With 4 other various sized pry bays beside me, I removed over 100 sf of 3/4" plywood with this bar.....