Engineering Hammers have a longer handle and wider head to gain greater momentum and hit harder than other hammers. They are commonly used to form metal and break wood or stone.

A bricklayer's hammer, also known as a masonry hammer, is specifically designed for brick and masonry work. The flat, chisel-like blade on one side is used to score and cut bricks or blocks to the desired size. They are also useful for tapping bricks into place to ensure they are level and properly aligned and the pointed end can be used to chip away excess mortar or to remove old mortar from joints.