Nailing Hammers are your "standard hammer" and are primarily used for driving nails, removing nails and light duty demolition.

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.