Estwing Weight Forward Fiberglass Hammer Review

Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

BayouBengal
Liberty, MS

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer Makes Jobs Easier

a do-it-yourselfer, Practical, still have all my fingers, wife of a handyman, a homeowner

Pros

Reduces shock, Delivers more power, Fiberglass handle, Steel Head

Cons

Heavy

DEC

2008

Estwing Weight Forward Fiberglass Hammer —

Having completed several home improvement projects recently with several more to go and remodeling our old house, my husband has been making several purchases in the "tool" department lately. One of his new tools that he said would make "things easier" was a Estwing Weight Forward Hammer. I had never seen one before but had to give it a looking over when he brought it home because he was so happy to have found it on sale.

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer has a totally different design from a regular hammer. Instead of having a straight handle, the forward weight hammer has a curved handle. This allows the weight of the hammer to fall to the front of the hammer and hence the name of this design of hammer.

By now you are probably wondering why this hammer is designed this way and what is the purpose of this oddly designed hammer? I had the same thoughts and asked my husband why he needed this weird looking hammer.

He explained to me that with the weight forward hammer it makes nailing things easier. The weight is all "up front" and this makes the job easier for you because you use less effort to nail. It also has a fiberglass handle that is coated with an easy to grip rubberized bottom where you hold the hammer. This combination works as a shock absorber and reduces the shock of force up to 50%.

Estwing Weight Forward Hammer Specs

This hammer comes in several different sizes. We bought the 21 ounce hammer that weights 2.5 lbs. The handle is 16" long, made of fiberglass with a molded rubberized grip. The Estwing Weight Forward Hammer has a forged steel head. The head comes in a milled surface or smooth. We have the milled surface that looks like a grid or waffle design on the surface of the hammer's head.

My Thoughts on the Estwing Weight Forward Hammer

At first I thought this hammer was just another tool to be added to the collection around the house. However, I soon learned that it was worth the purchase because my husband wasn't as fatigued as he would have been after the next project we had lined up of putting railings on each side of the steps going up to our front and back porch. I also didn't hear any complaining while the job was going on or afterward. This alone makes the purchase worthwhile in my eyes.

To me, this hammer is heavy. It feels twice as heavy as a regular hammer and may not be a wise choice for a female to use because of the weight. My husband loves the hammer and swears it is much easier to use and gets the job done faster. He says that it takes less strength to use this hammer because the weight forward desing delivers more for the punch.

The Estwing Weight Forward Hammer is built to last a lifetime. It is strong (steel head) and has a fiberglass handle instead of a cheap wooden handle that also reduces shock. They come with a warranty from Estwing that covers replacement if the hammer fails during normal use.

The Estwing Weight Forward Hammer retails for $34.99 and my husband got his on sale for $23.15. Not a bad deal! It is also made in the USA!

Estwing Weight Forward Fiberglass Hammer is recommended by BayouBengal

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Comments about BayouBengal’s Review

In response to jazzybean01's comment from Dec 28, 2008 at 12:04PM:

LOL, that reminds me of a comment my hubby made yesterday while watching a home improvement show on HGTV. He said that the woman on there reminded him of me...she was standing there watching and telling them they were doing a good job. I had to swat him and tell him I would remember that next project because I DO help!

In response to BayouBengal's comment from Dec 28, 2008 at 11:12AM:

I have no problem letting the guys do it. I used to work for the Forest Service and was all, I can do it (which I could), but now I'm like "can you do this please." Haha