ESTWING Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound USA Made Sledge Hammer with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - B3-3LB

3 lbs. is the perfect size for this hammer. 4 lbs. would have been very wearing on the wrist. 2 lbs. felt just a little heavier than a regular full-sized hammer. My gardener absolutely loved it. Nicely made. Highly recommend.

This is my 5th Estwing hammer that I own presently. I’ve owned others throughout the years that have “disappeared” because others value them as much as I do. Nowadays I work out of my shop so the tools stay in-house. This 3lb drilling/sledge is no exception to the outstanding quality I expect from Estwing. I put the protractor on the face of this and it’s squared right up at 90 degrees, unlike other reviews mention. The handle feels nice, with good grip, and USA etched in the grip. The overall look of the sledge is impressive. It’s a quality tool at a great price. Tools that will last forever from Estwing.

Good quality and works perfect for the job I need it for. Plus made in the U.S.A.

In 1962 I bought one of these to take camping to hammer all sorts of things including rocks, concrete, asphalt, tent stakes, splitting wedges, large dowels and pins, serious roadside automotive repairs, etc. I've also used it a lot in construction and teardown projects. Recently I bought another for my son-in-law. It is great for all types of construction and home improvement projects. If you put up a stud wall and need to move it a bit, this is the tool. The short handle allows great control and can prevent a number of self-inflicted injuries. It is in-destructable. The handle and integrated head are all steel with some sort of miracle, plastic type material covering the handle and forming a comfortable grip. Of course, the price is more than double what I paid for it back in 1962, but it should last at least four or five generations--or more. It is case hardened and really can be abused. Don't drop it on your toes--it is 3 lbs. and can smart quite a bit. It also works well for blocking when you or someone else is hammering or pounding out something from the other side. There are others on the market but this is the original indestructable, all steel, small sledge hammer. Try one, you won't be sorry. And, be carefull about loaning it out--a well meaning friend just might forget to give it back!

The B3-3LB hammer is great and extremely well built. I've been buying 3LB wooden handled hammers from a nationwide bigbox store that has a lifetime warranty on their store brand of tools and have had issues with the handles splintering and shattering in my hand. Difference here? This little hammer is double the price, but built to last a lifetime. There is one big gripe that I have with my purchase though... The picture here is of the B3-4LB drilling hammer. That hammer is decently longer than the B3-3LB. That wouldn't be a problem if the product listing actually had a length measurement on it, like the B3-4LB listing has. Also, the B3-4LB is less than $5 more. I sent in feedback on the picture letting them know that it isn't the right one and there is a considerable difference between the two and got a message back saying it was taken care of. That was a few weeks ago and, as of now, it's still the same picture on the listing. I had also messaged Amazon with my gripe about not being able to view a length anywhere, but an incorrect picture and asked if there was something we could work out to mend the issue (would have much rather had the extra inches) and they would not as the model listed was the model shipped. Even if it isn't the model represented in the only picture.

I prefer Estwing striking tools for their quality and the safety. I buy them for my children as well. You can't go wrong with these tools.

I wanted a forged hammer with enough weight to drive roof bolts and T posts in the garden. It’s awkward to hold due to the weight, but It knocks the posts in much faster and if I miss a hit and hit the handle it doesn’t break.

Good would recommend

"High Quality Hammer: It has superior performance and a practical design that ensures ease of use. Its comfortable grip and effective grip make it an ideal companion for any task. With its perfect balance, this hammer offers a unique experience American made

Uno dei migliori mai usati, ottimo!

Excelente produto...

Al menos en México no se ve un mazo como este 100 % metal , todos son mango de madera . Una herramienta imperdible en la caja de herramientas de un albañil

Good quality, nice hand feeling