While I do understand why companies move production overseas, I don’t have to like it. I hate seeing jobs leave because of cheaper labor elsewhere. They are a local company and I like seeing tools being built in the USA. I try to stay neutral when we do reviews, but for this one it’s hard. The user can also replace the gauge and blades very easily, which is always a key. Which means this hammer can handle years of abuse. ESTWING 16' Special Edition Campers Axe - Nylon Vinyl Shock Reduction Grip®. As with their nail hammer above, this is also forged from one piece of steel. ESTWING 16' Campers Axe with Sheath - Nylon Vinyl Shock Reduction Grip®. When swinging this hammer, I have to say it does feel nice. In order to accomplish this the grip is permanently bonded and molded to the handle. The other weighs 2.63 lbs.Įstwing uses a shock absorbing grip on these hammers. Both are milled faced, but one is considered lightweight since it only weighs 2.04 lbs. Estwing offers two different roofing hammers. Our exclusive Shock Reduction Grip ® is molded on and offers the utmost in both comfort and durability, while reducing vibrations caused by impact. The head and handle are fully polished and forged in one piece. So one thing I really wanted to check out was the Estwing roofing hammer. Estwing’s Curved Claw Solid Steel Hammer provide unsurpassed balance and temper. The weight, comfort and just knowing this will last through heavy abuse.īy no means am I a roofing expert, but I have done a couple of roofs in the past. It is located in a nice position so you really do get great leverage when pulling nails.Īll in all this is a great hammer. The one piece hammer will hold up much longer under heavy abuse. On the head of the hammer there is also a nail puller. The hammer is forged from one piece of steel which gives it a huge advantage over other hammers. Not only is it cool looking, but it’s strong and will hold up. I know a lot of people aren’t a fan of the leather grip, but for me, I love it. I have to say this is one of my favorite hammers. Also, you can pick between a couple of different weights. You can either get a smooth face or Milled Face. So we thought this might be a good segment and talk about two hammers from Estwing, the roofing hammer and the Ultra Series.Įstwing offers a couple different types in this series. The hammer is one of the most widely used tools and just about every house owns one. I was about 15′ away and I could feel the ground shake every time the two pieces came together. One thing I remember was how powerful the machines were that stamped the hammer. During this visit, the guy took me around and showed me the ins and outs to Estwing. I went to Estwing to put a bid for their lot. I remember a while back when I worked for a snow plow company. The third reason is they are a quality hammer. I am a huge fan of Estwing Hammers for three reasons.
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