Always had these hammers, but last few have acted like a tuning fork. Can't stand the ringing. Sent back hopefully replacement will be better.

Another outstanding product from Estwing. I’ve been buying Estwing for 30 years. It’s good every time. Treated myself to this rather than replacing the handle and it’s just as good or better than the last one. It’s rare to find a company whose quality doesn’t decline or take shortcuts over the years, but Estwing is one of those companies. I would recommend literally any and all of their products.

This is a beautifully balanced hammer that is a joy to use. It replaces one I’d had for years then lost. I like a light weight framing hammer for those big nailing jobs; all day with a 20oz lump is too much for most people. I prefer the leather washer handle to the nylon; it affords more grip, particularly in the wet or with damp hands, just break it in with a bit of glass paper and some leather cream and it’ll feel great. The claw is different to that of a true claw hammer in that it lays flatter against the work. I prefer that for pulling long nails. The little notch on the edge of the head is endlessly useful once you learn how to use it.All in all a great tool that’ll be a joy to use for a working lifetime (unless, of course, you lose it!)

As a professional finish carpenter I love this hammer.

First of all its made right here in the USA. Also it has more than one feature. 2 nail pullers, and a magnetic nail driving feature. I both dig it, and recommend it.

Best quality!

It's not a lightweight because IT'S A HAMMER! Best quality hammer from a company that specialises in that particular tool from decades! It's like a piece od blacksmith best craft. Beautifully finished with real leather handle gives a good and comfortable grip. Well designed and ergonomically profiled tool for anybody who needs to nail something down. If Michael Angelo would be a builder that's the tool he'd pick for his art! Great hammer worth any money as it will last so your son and his sons will be using it.

By the best that you can afford !

This is my first Estwing hammer and probably my last !.... Not because I don't like it but that its so well made. I will never wear this hammer out in a million years.

Estwing ultra

Black coating on shaft does not last long and leather does not offer a lot of grip prefer the vinyl handle estwing

Great Matchete

I have not had a chance to use this tool hard yet, just some light chopping and such. It is a great item and holds an edge very well, yet easy to resharpen. I totally give it a 5 star for quality but only issued it a 4 star on review because I do not care for the saw on the back spine. They need to make a model without the saw back to give people and option or choice. Other then that, the item is an excellent item and buy.

Looks like factory seconds

These look like factory seconds or something. All the paint/powder coat started chipping off instantly revealing rusted metal underneath. Handle base was loose, dirty, poorly shaped head, etc. Not what you expect for some of the most expensive hammers on the market.