Lovely hammer, a good weight, and the handle is short but nicely balanced. Great quality finish.

Beautiful well weighted around the house hammer. Great for household chores hanging pictures aver...

Beautiful well weighted around the house hammer. Great for household chores hanging pictures average nail pounding. Looks good doing it. Obviously at 12 0Z its not a Heavy Duty Construction Hammer where a 16 would be perfect. If you are looking for a hammer to use everyday all day pick the soft grip.

Best hammer I have ever bought. In fact I gave the first one to a dear friend and got me another ...

Best hammer I have ever bought. In fact I gave the first one to a dear friend and got me another one for me. Excellent craftsmanship and darn it hammers a nail into wood just like it is supposed to.

Excellent quality, l previously owned on...

Excellent quality, l previously owned one for twenty years ,still useable

Great Allrounder

Great all round hammer will last for years if you can keep it in your posession. Bought this same hammer 35 years ago and had it for 20 years until someone liked it more than I did. I just had to get another one now my toolbox is complete again,

Great hammer so far. will become more co...

Great hammer so far. will become more comfortable when handle softens

I bought this hammer 47 years ago when I bought my first house. The retired contractor across the...

I bought this hammer 47 years ago when I bought my first house. The retired contractor across the street taught me how to toe nail, told me I needed a heavier hammer for framing but I had no extra $$ so I stuck with this one. Five renovations later it still swings pretty good. I've driven tacks and 16d nails with this and what it gives up in weight to framing hammers it gives back in being easy to use all day( light weight). Not a production hammer but 100% versatile.

Pros: Classic design, Proven Staying Power Cons: none Best Uses: Light Nail Removal, Light Nail D...

Pros: Classic design, Proven Staying Power Cons: none Best Uses: Light Nail Removal, Light Nail Driving My father had an Estwing stacked leather handle hatchet. I always liked the design and the way it worked. I needed a hammer and, on looking around, found that the Estwing design, from 1923 is still being manufactured. Naturally I bought one, and was so taken with the idea of owning something of such classic and proven design that now I own practically a complete set of Estwing leather handled tools. You can't buy an American made "Perfect Handle" wrench or screwdriver anymore, but Estwing keeps right on making their striking tools to the same standard as when they designed their original 90 years ago.

This is the most preferred hammer among craftsmen and finish carpenters (although some prefer str...

This is the most preferred hammer among craftsmen and finish carpenters (although some prefer straight claw). It is nicely balanced, and enables maximum controllable force to it's relatively small hammer face. The curved claw design enables maximum prying/lifting force minimizing damage to the prying surface. The curved claw also reduces danger on the back swing and increases function in tight spaces. Not only is the metal of this attractive hammer expertly treated, conditioned and finished, but the leather handle grip is naturally comfortable, absorbs shock, and enables a firm grip in all environmental conditions. More than twice my clients have commented " my grandfather used a hammer just like that". This hammer replaced my 40 year old trade tool; put through the ... MoreThis is the most preferred hammer among craftsmen and finish carpenters (although some prefer straight claw). It is nicely balanced, and enables maximum controllable force to it's relatively small hammer face. The curved claw design enables maximum prying/lifting force minimizing damage to the prying surface. The curved claw also reduces danger on the back swing and increases function in tight spaces. Not only is the metal of this attractive hammer expertly treated, conditioned and finished, but the leather handle grip is naturally comfortable, absorbs shock, and enables a firm grip in all environmental conditions. More than twice my clients have commented " my grandfather used a hammer just like that". This hammer replaced my 40 year old trade tool; put through the paces but still in excellent condition; that was stolen.

love it. Have had several Estwing hammers. Gave them to all my kids as Christmas gifts. Never had...

love it. Have had several Estwing hammers. Gave them to all my kids as Christmas gifts. Never had the leather handle model, so I bought myself one. Getting harder to find 20 oz curved claw locally. Was quite happy to find this on Home Essentials Direct. Great hammer. Can't go wrong with Estwing.