struck tools
Definition
Construction
- Tools that perform work by
placing
the sharp end (called the working end) of the tool on a surface andstriking
the other end (the struck end) with a hammer. Theworking
end of a struck tool must be kept sharp. The face on the struck end must be kept smooth and even to prevent off-center
blows
. Examples of struck tools include chisels, punches, and wedges.
