Martinez Tools M1 Titanium Framing HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseSummaryOk folks up until recently the best titanium hammers on the market were the Stiletto tools that we all know and love. Something I hadn't realized up until now was that the first titanium was invented and patented by a Stiletto employee at the time, Mark... more»

A hammer is a hammer, right? Wrong folks. There are so many different types of hammers on the market today and each one has their own specific purpose. It can be overwhelming to a novice and once you’ve finally decided on the type of hammer you want there are dozens of variations of size, material, claws, and other features to choose from.... more»

Stiletto Tool company is one of the best, if not the best, manufacturer of premium hammers around. They have been around for over one-hundred and fifty years. They were first started all the way back in 1849 when the California Gold Rush began. Ever since then they have been making premium tools that are used around the world and are found at most... more»

Estwing E3-22SM & E3-28SM Ounce Framing HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall I would give Estwing's E3-22SM and E3-28SM hammer a 4.2 out of 5.0. This is a great framing hammer at either twenty-two or twenty-eight ounces that will provide you with more than enough power on those heavy duty jobs. This product with... more»

Estwing EB-15S, E15S, EB-15SR, E15SR, EB-15SM, E15SM, EB-19S, E19S, EB-19SM, and E19SM Black Ultra Framing HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I would say that this hammer is definitely a buy. You get the premium Estwing name, a solid one piece steel construction, a vinyl or leather grip, and a whole host of... more»

Vaughan VW20 Douglas Pattern 20 oz. Framing HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I am going to give Vaughan's VW20 framing hammer a 3.1 out of 5.0. While this may not sound like an extremely low review I can assure you that this is the lowest score that I've given a product so far on this site. When I review... more»

Estwing E20C 20 oz Curved Claw Hammer with Smooth Face & Leather GripEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I would say this hammer is definitely a buy. It is well worth your money and comes with very few downsides to it. You get a solid one piece steel construction framing hammer from a reputable company. The leather... more»

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Today on ToughAssTools.com we are going to be taking a look at what size of hammer you will actually need. There are so many sizes and choices to choose from right now that it can be confusing to a lot of people. The basic rule of thumb that I want to mention and get out of the way right away is that find the hammer... more»

Estwing E3-22S 22 oz Framing Hammer with Smooth Face & Shock Reduction GripEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I would say that the Estwing is a definite buy for a novice, an experienced do-it-yourselfer, or a seasoned tradesmen. This is a reliable hammer that will get the job done year after year. The best part about... more»

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Hope everyone had a great fourth. Titanium versus Steel hammers is a debate that has been going on for nearly two decades now. Ever since the first Titanium hammer was introduced into the market all the way back in 1998 by the Stiletto Tool company a debate has been raging between both sides as to what hammer is... more»

I don’t know about you but over the years I am seeing more and more Titanium hammers on job sites, in garages, and in tool bags. These new Ti hammers started all the way back in 1998 when Mark Martinez created and patented the first Titanium hammer under the Stiletto Tool company. If you have noticed these hammers then I am sure you have... more»

Stiletto Tools Inc TI14SC Titan 14 Oz Titanium Framing Hammer With Curved HandleEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I would say that this hammer is a good buy. I am going to give it a 3.8 out of 5.0. Truth be told here guys this is the first hammer out of my reviews that I have rated under 4.0. I couldn't consciously... more»

Stiletto TI16SC 16 oz Ti Smooth Face with Curved Hickory Handle, 18"Ease of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall, I rate this hammer a 4.0 out of 5.0. The positives are the lightweight compared to your standard steel framer and the less shock and recoil after each swing. The main drawbacks on this are the length of the handle at... more»

Stiletto FH10-C 10-Ounce Titanium Finish HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall I would say that the FH10-C Titanium hammer from Stiletto is most definitely a buy rather you are a do-it-yourselfer looking to save your arm over the weekends or if your a tradesmen looking for an upgrade. I know that I say this a lot... more»

Estwing ALBK 14 oz Black Vinyl Grip Aluminum Hammer - Smooth FaceEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall I would definitely say Estwing's ALBK aluminum hammer is a buy if you are a tradesmen looking to upgrade your framing hammer or even if you are a do-it-yourselfer looking to get a sweet upgrade. The reviews on this... more»

Estwing ALBKM 14 oz Black Vinyl Grip Aluminum Hammer - Milled FaceEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall I would definitely say Estwing's ALBKM aluminum hammer is a buy if you are a tradesmen looking to upgrade your framing hammer or even if you are a do-it-yourselfer looking to get a sweet upgrade. The reviews on this... more»

Stiletto TI14MC-F 14 OZ with Curved Fiberglass HandleEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummaryOverall this is a great hammer and one of the better Titanium ones on the market today. If I was to rank this hammer in my usual Good, Better, Best category I would say that this ranks right in the middle as a Better. It's not the best of... more»

Dalluge 7180 16 Ounce Titanium HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseWarrantySummarydaadasads3.9 Buy Now! The Dalluge 7180 is a great hammer if you are looking to get a Titanium hammer but are not wanting to spend a small fortune on one of the top dollar models. This hammer is made under the Dalluge brand name by Vaughan Manufacturing... more»

Titanium hammers are the newest and latest thing to happen to hammers. Well… truth be told there isn’t much exciting news to happen in the hammering world for quite some time except for Titanium hammers. The first one of these hammers was patented and created by Mark Martinez of the Stiletto Tool company all the way back in 1998. The... more»

Hello folks! I hope you are all doing well. Today on ToughAssTools.com we are going to take a look at the best Titanium hammers on the market. For you old-timers out there still using your old Estwing these Titanium hammers are the newest and biggest thing. Sure they cost a pretty penny compared to your standard framing hammers but I can assure... more»

I founded ToughAssTools.com a little over a month ago and I am still amazed at how much I have learned about tools and hammers in general. One of these things I learned was the existence of the Titanium framing hammer. Yes, that’s right. Titanium. I came across the company Stiletto Tools and their full line of Titanium products. Intrigued, I... more»

So you’re at the hardware store or looking on Amazon.com for a new hammer but as you’re looking you begin to notice the different types of claws. Some of them are curved. Some of them are straight. But, what is the difference? What do you need? Should you go for the curved or the straight? Well, rest easy ladies and gents as... more»

This is a question that I receive a lot. Come to find out a lot of people don’t fully know each and every part of their hammers even though they use theirs every single day. Well folks today we’ll be taking an in-depth look at each and every part of the hammer, their function, and why they are necessary. To start off this article I am... more»

Product Review: Yost Vises 880-DI 8" Heavy Duty Reversible Bench ViseEase of UseDependabilityWarrantyCostSummaryThe Yost 880-DI eight inch vise is one of the top on the market today. It proudly boats the American made name and comes with so many more features than you would ever dream on a vise. Everything about this vise screams quality.... more»

TEKTON 54008 8-Inch Swivel Bench ViseEase of UseDependabilityWarrantyCostSummaryIf you're looking for a solidly built light duty vise then stop and look no further for you have found it. The TEKTON 54008 will give you everything you'd ever want out of a vise for a cheaper price than some other competitors. It comes with a solid cast iron build... more»

Product Review: Stiletto Tools, Inc. TI14MC Titan 14-OunceTitanium Framing Hammer With Curved HandleEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseSummaryThe Stiletto TI14MHC fourteen ounce Titanium hammer is a hammer that is well worth your money. While the Titanium may cost significantly more than your standard steel head you will be paying for... more»

Most of the time when people think of hammers they think of the steel head and the wooden handle. It’s just the most common type of hammer out there and that type has been used for centuries. What people don’t realize is that there are actually quite a bit of variety when it comes to choosing the type of hammer and the handle of your... more»

When you are buying a hammer you may notice that some of the claws on the hammer are straight while others are curved. This is intentional and the reason for this basically boils down to a couple of things. What do you intend to use the hammer for? Obviously, to hammer nails but what other functions are you looking for? Is this just going to be... more»

Stiletto TB15MC TiBone 15-Ounce Titanium Milled-Face HammerEase of UseDurabilityEffectivenessExpenseSummaryStiletto's Ti-Bone framing hammer is the end all be all of hammers. It honestly doesn't get better than this folks. This hammer is a one piece construction and is made out of titanium, yes that's right titanium. You get all of the benefits... more»

Let me paint you a picture. You’re outside. It’s in the middle of July in Kansas. The temperature is over one-hundred degrees. You had put off building a new deck for the last few months and now when you finally get the time to start it is in the middle of this heat wave. Your hammer that your father used and that his father used... more»

I don’t know about you but I am sick and damn tired of my hammer breaking or even snapping in half. Maybe I’m too rough with my tools. Maybe I don’t know what I am doing but it seems that every time I get my hands on your everyday typical hammer I end up breaking the darned thing. With my last one I was trying to ding some dents... more»