Brick hammers are an essential tool for a mason’s kit. They are the most effective tool when it comes to fulfilling a range of duties on the worksite.

Brick hammers are the perfect tool for a variety of hardscaping projects. They are one of the most commonly used tools by professional brickies and can be used for breaking small pieces off rocks or splitting bricks. They are made up of a handle and a double-sided head.

The handle usually has a comfortable grip made for absorbing the shock that comes from hitting hard objects such as bricks or stones. The two sides of the hammer differ one another as they have different purposes:

• one side is shaped like a hammer, but is square as opposed to the standard circular look of a hammer head.
• the other takes on a chisel appearance.

The Alternative Use for the Brick Hammer

Although designed for cleanly breaking bricks or removing old mortar, a mason’s brick hammer serves many other purposes. You can use it to break concrete, split pavers, smash rocks, scrape dried cement, or drive stakes and nails. Despite its name, the brick hammer proves useful across the entire job site.

Use the blunt, square side for heavier tasks like landscaping stone, breaking blocks, or smashing larger brick pieces. The thin, chisel-like side works well for precision tasks, like chipping small bits off stone without cracking the whole piece.

Complementary Tools

Stonemasons often pair their brick hammer with other tools to shape and finish stone slabs and blocks. Common companions include:

• Mallets – for applying controlled force

• Metal straight edges – to check flatness and alignment

• Chisels – for shaping, smoothing, or removing material

Chisels come in many shapes and sizes, each suited for different materials or tasks. Some are ideal for removing large chunks, while others provide a smooth, detailed finish.

Canberra Diamond Blade have the full kit for stonemasons. From brick hammers to chisels, cutting blades and trowels, we have everything you need to ensure a clean finish on your stone. If you need any assistance in finding what you need, we are happy to help. Just give us a call on 02 6242 8996 and our team will assist you with your enquiries.