Hammer wedge, wedge, Atlas no. 2, metal, 3D tapered, 16 mm wide. Packed per 2 pieces in a convenient hanging blister with EAN coding, description, and item number. Hammer wedges are used to mount the handle in striking tools. The hammer wedge is tapered and has two tapered ridges (3D) on each flat side. This makes it easy to drive the wedge firmly into the handle. Because the wedge becomes thicker toward the top, the handle expands and is clamped in place so the hammer head cannot come loose. Hammer wedges 3D Tapered are available in various sizes and in round model tapered. Depending on the head size of the handle, the correct size hammer wedge should be selected.