a multi - accessory hammer is provided having an rapid release accessory change mechanism that includes a housing mounted to the butt end of a hammer and having an opening therein . a resilient means such as a spring is mounted within the housing , and an accessory locking device is mounted over the spring . one end of this locking device extends through the opening in the housing and is capable of rapidly hooking onto an accessory . the locking device also has a side arm extending along the exterior of housing and is capable of urging the locking device against the resilient means to allow unhooking of the accessory from the locking device .