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What is a dead blow hammer used for?
It is a hammer that has an additional cross that is loose inside the head.

Have you ever seen a hammer bounce when you slug a hard surface? A dead blow prevents that.

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why is a dead-blow hammer called a dead-blow hammer?
Judge devise of what a "dead" ball does when it hits something: "Splat." No repercussion. Compare that to a "live" ball: Bounce.

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