What type of tools apply driving force to an object?

Striking tools are designed specifically to apply a driving force to an object, typically through the impact of a heavy mass striking a surface. Common examples of striking tools include hammers, mallets, and sledgehammers. These tools use the momentum generated by the swing or drop of the tool to deliver a strong force that can drive nails, break objects apart, or shape materials.

The key feature of striking tools is their ability to convert kinetic energy into a forceful impact, which is essential for various applications in construction, woodworking, and metalworking. This distinguishes them from cutting tools, which are designed to slice or cut materials, measuring tools, which are used for determining dimensions, and fastening tools, which serve to join objects together without necessarily applying a large driving force.