 | Top Banana TB18B 18-Ounce Ultimate Hammer (Black)
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Top Banana TB18B 18-Ounce Ultimate Hammer (Black) |
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 | Stainless steel not a good choice for hammer heads |
| I ordered the 18 oz stainless hammer direct from themanufacturer, and used it daily for less than a month. The claws would no longer pull nails using a sideways motion. The manufacturer cheerfully traded it out for their 16 oz carbon steel model (they did not make an 18 oz carbon at the time). The carbon steel held up twice as long before it too would not pull nails correctly. If you pull nails incorrectly, in line with the head, one of two things will happen. Because the hammer is flat across the top, you will wiggle the handle out of the head, or, on a cold day, you snap that nylon handle right off! Also, having the nail starter on the side makes it difficult to start nails exactly where you want to. On the plus side, the "golf ball" texture on the face provides good traction when driving nails, and it won't rip open your thumb if you miss. If you really want the nail starter, look at the Death Stick or the Stilletto, in good old fasioned carbon steel. |
| Great hammer, but not stainless |
| This is a great hammer with great features. But stainless it is not. One of the main reasons I got it was the stainless head, but mine started to rust within days. |
 | A Top Hammer |
| I was thoroughly impressed by this hammer. The nail starter is on the side rather than the front, which worked great when sheeting and siding a house I was working on. The poly handle is very durable, and makes this hammer very light to use (for Women who want a burly hammer that is not too heavy, this is it). I also liked the design of the face. Rather than having the typical square pitted face (which can leave quite a mark in finishing) this one had a round pitted face with smooth edges, providing both grip and protection from wood damage when you pound a little too hard. A great hammer and the price was great too. |
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