Maxistrike Arc-Shaft Hammer Launches In The U.S.

Chicago, IL - Redback Tools has announced that its Aussie arc-shaft hammer is available in the U.S. for the Holiday Season.

Maxistrike, a patented new hammer design, was invented by Aussie carpenter Jake Tyson, who designed the tool in his hospital bed after a serious motorbike accident ended his trades career.

Winner of the USA's Dealers Pick Award for Outstanding New Item, the Maxistrike is touted as a tool kit must-have for the DIYer and professional alike. After 5 years of record sales growth in Australia, Maxistrike from Redback Tools — a play on the deadly Australian spider by the same name — is available in the U.S. from December through Amazon, and leading hardware outlets including Orgill hardware members, and QVC in May 2007.

Maxistrike Design Profile: Drive nails 'round the bend'

• The Maxistrike has a patented arc shaft that allows the head of the hammer to reach over obstructions and deep into recesses.
• This is what Redback Tools calls 'maxi-access'.
• The hammer is drop-forged in a factory certified to international standard ISO9002. The head is double tempered for extra hardness.
• The helve, or shaft, which is sickle-like in curve and cross-section, not only enables hammering around the bend but also adds anti-shock performance.
• Also a shock absorber, the grip is ergonomically designed and has oval grooves that follow the natural lie of the user's fingers, making for a satisfying feel as well as resistance to twist or slip in the hand.
• The concave butt is specially angled and shaped so users can tap pipes, studs, wedges, noggins and the like into place without having to cock their wrist into unnatural contortions.
• The Maxistrike has a patented arc shaft that allows the head of the hammer to reach over obstructions and deep into recesses.
• The hammer is drop-forged in a factory certified to international standard ISO9002. The head is double-tempered for extra hardness.

SOURCE: Redback Tools