HammerHead Nails 1 (12 × 250) by Mustad

The Mustad HammerHead 1 Nail features a distinct waffle-pattern “hammer-head” rectangular head and a long, slim shank designed for high, clean drives and strong clinches. Its unique head geometry, coupled with Mustad’s “Pitch” technology, allows near-perfect alignment in the U-crease of race plates, helping to reduce displacement of the shoe and extend shoe life by approximately 10–15%. Intended for racing applications and horseshoes with U-creases, it helps farriers achieve a strong, secure fitment while maintaining hoof integrity.

Usage

• Target Species: Horses (sport, race or high-performance)

• Application: Used for nailing horseshoes, particularly race plates with U-creases, to achieve high clinch, stable shoe placement and minimal hoof wall displacement.

• Method:

  1. Select the correct nail size and type (HammerHead 1).

  2. Prepare the hoof wall and seat the shoe properly in the U-crease.

  3. Drive the HammerHead nail until the head sits flush in the shoe’s U-crease. Its rectangular waffle head ensures secure seating.

  4. Clinch the nail securely, then finish and dress the clinch according to standard farrier protocols.

  5. After use, inspect for proper seating, no excess movement of the shoe and minimal damage to the hoof wall.

• Frequency:

  • Use each time you fit shoes requiring high precision, especially race plates.

  • Store nails in dry conditions; check box counts and ensure compatibility with shoe type (U-creased) each session.

Features and Benefits

• Waffle-pattern rectangular head: Promotes strong-lock seating in U-crease plates and prevents shoe movement.

• Long, slim shank design: Facilitates high nail drives and efficient clinching with minimal hoof wall damage.

• Designed for special applications: Especially suited for race plates and high-performance shoeing where stability and precision are critical.

• Helps extend shoe life: Mustad cites potential shoe-life improvements of 10-15% thanks to better lock and reduced displacement.

• Trusted brand reputation: Mustad is established in farrier hardware and horse-shoeing supplies with premium nail solutions.