Ball Swage Top Tool (Round Ball Top Tool)

Ball Swage Top Tool for the Fly Press

Forge clean, repeatable round impressions with precision. The Power Forge Ball Swage Top Tool — also called a round ball top tool — features a hardened ball end designed to sink smooth, consistent depressions into hot steel. Whether you're forming bottle opener catches, decorative details, or countersinks before punching, this tool delivers.

Built to Last

• Machined from H13 tool steel — hardened and triple tempered for hot forging durability
• Shank is approximately 1" in diameter (slightly undersized) to fit Power Forge tool holders
• Available in four ball sizes: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4"

Common Uses

• Bottle opener catch forming
• Decorative round impressions
• Countersinking prior to punching
• Repetitive production work on the fly press

See It in Action

This tool is featured alongside the Jig Anvil in the video below — watch the full setup and live forging test:

▶ Watch: Ball Swage Top Tool & Jig Anvil — Live Forge Test

Designed for smiths who build with intention.