Blacksmith Hammer

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Blacksmith Hammer

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.114

Description

Blacksmith Hammer

Use

to pound heated metal to forge climbing hardware

Context

Made by Stubai. Along with the anvil and tongs, Jerry Gallwas used to make pitons for the First Ascent of the NW Face of Half Dome which he did with Mike Sherrick and Royal Robbins

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Hammer, Blacksmith tools

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

acquired 2020

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Stubai

Date made

circa 1955

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

tape wrapped around upper shaft

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 06 1/2

Date

December 31, 2025

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Jerry Gallwas

Notes

acquired 2020

Create Date

December 27, 2025

Update Date

December 31, 2025