Mallet

A mallet is a specialized hammer with a short handle and large head. Mallets can be made from a variety of materials, including rubber, nylon, wood and metal, and are generally used for more specific tasks than a general-purpose hammer.^[1] However, some such as certain rubber mallets are used for general purpose tasks, as well.

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1. ↑ http://www3.hants.gov.uk/community-history/social-history-collections/hand-tools-history.htm