Striking tool for processing workpieces

The invention relates to a striking tool (SL) for processing workpieces (WS), comprising a striking mechanism (SW) arranged in a housing (GE), which is suitable for transmitting an oscillating movement onto a processing tip (BS) arranged in an axial direction (AR), wherein the striking mechanism (SW) can be moved in the axial direction (AR) against the housing (GE) between a lower stopping point (AU) and an upper stopping point (AO), wherein a means (MI) for generating a constant or variable contact pressure (AK) of the processing tip (BS) is arranged between the housing (GE) and the striking mechanism (SW), such that the contact pressure (AK) is additionally applied to the processing tip (BS) after the striking mechanism (SW) has been moved along a pre-load path starting from the lower stopping point (AU).