the present invention is a manual nailing tool configured to provide a user with improved functional advantages over prior art hammers . it manually drives a substantial or predetermined amount of a fastener , such as an 8 . 89 cm common nail , into a work piece with one hand using one striking action . the unique configuration of the integrally formed nail - starter and angled strike face closely combines the nail - starter function with a full force , sustained first strike on the nail head . the hammer is also configured with a unique head shape and strike face to improve striking power and facilitate a stronger and more direct impact force on the nail head .