The tutorial covers the basic principles of measuring the impact strength of metal materials based on the requirements of Russian and international standards. The procedure for measuring viscous characteristics with recording impact loading diagrams, as well as the design and principle of operation of modern stands for conducting such tests are described in more detail. The basic principles of measuring the microhardness of metal materials based on the requirements of Russian and international standards are also presented. The procedure for measuring microhardness with recording indentation diagrams is described in more detail, as well as the design and principle of operation of modern microhardness meters.