EstwingTinner's Hammer - 18 oz Sheet Metal Hammer with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - T3-18

I've historically used a claw hammer for most of my life, and I don't ever find myself using the prying end for removing nails. It was just a striking tool for the most part. If I wanted to pry a nail, I've likely use a end nipper. The leverage provided by an end nipper provides a smooth action, hardly damaging the work surface.Over the years, I noticed I would need to bend metal. Reciprocating saw blades, laundry drying racks, etc. I tended to use a set of pliers to bend them to shape, but lately I was looking into how people bend sheet metal and stumbled upon this tool.One thing led to another and I ended up getting this instead of the highly-coveted Malco's. Estwing puts annoying stickers, but some heat and oil and they come off with little effort.The tool itself is heirloom quality and I can't wait to use it for general purpose.

Quality tool, well made

I'd put it side by side with a Malco, or any other s/m hammer. Great grip, awesome vibration resistance, perfect weight, comfortable ergonomics, the durability and quality is unquestionable. As a professional in this field, I can tell you that this is a professional level tool.

Same day delivery and awesome product

Love the rubber grip fills great like all easwing hammers .sorry Malco, there as good if not better then your sheet metal hammer . And a hell alot cheaper . It's eastwing can't go wrong

Great hammer but like other reviewers mentioned it came with a mark already on it. Does not effect the use.

Bought this for my son, he says that it works great. Being a sheetmetal mechanic, like his father, he needed a hammer that fits into tight corners to shape and form.

I wanted a malco but $60+ at the stores was too much and the ones sold on amazon tend to be chinese knockoffs. I own a claw estwing hammer and its held up superbly so i figured why not buy this duct hammer. I havent regretted my purchase at all. So far its held up to the rough environment i work in. If i had to give a pro and con and these are minor at best would be its weight. On the negative side @ 18 oz it takes a few more swings sometimes to get things done, (bending drives, demo work, etc). On the positive end your tool pouch or bucket is lighter and doesnt wear your hips or back out hauling it around all week. I wouldnt even say these were issues to be honest, just thought id share for my fellow tinners.