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12.0 -oz Leather Handle Rip Claw hammer

Ratings & Reviews for Estwing 12.0 -oz Leather Handle Rip Claw hammer

4.8
104
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 4.8 out of 5
104 Reviews

2 Star
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97% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this hammer for its exceptional balance, premium leather handle, and one-piece steel construction that delivers lifetime durability. The perfect weight distribution and comfortable grip make driving nails effortless, while the stacked leather absorbs shock and elevates the tool beyond ordinary options. Many describe it as a lifelong investment they plan to pass down through generations, with deep pride in its American-made craftsmanship. A few note the leather requires occasional maintenance like keeping it dry and applying oil, and some mention the higher cost, but nearly all view these as minor trade-offs for superior quality and longevity. Overall, reviewers consider it an exceptional, heirloom-quality tool worth the investment.

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104 Customer Reviews

Excellent tool that will last a life time.

Would Recommend

Top quality tool that will last a lifetime. Bought this for my son-in-law who broke another hammer while doing work around their new home. So long as he doesn't lose this hammer, he can pass it down to his children.

December 17, 2025
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Good quality

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Well made

December 9, 2025
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It’s the best

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This is the greatest hammer in gods beautiful green earth

November 17, 2025
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Nice finish hammer

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It’s a great little finish hammer with a leather wrapped handle.

September 3, 2025
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Dependable

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Dependable

August 27, 2025
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Hammer

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Quality US product. I only buy Estwing

June 14, 2025
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Estwing

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Estwing. Enough said

May 7, 2025
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Estwing Quality Remains Timeless

Would Recommend

This one-piece steel Estwing is a great choice for a general-purpose or homeowner’s hammer. Estwing has a great reputation among laymen and tradesmen alike for producing many American-made products of a high quality. This offering is an excellent example. The finishing work on the hammer is good, and the stacked leather handle is well put-together, comfortable, and aesthetically classic. Sixteen ounces is a solid weight for most around-the-house tasks, and can handle occasional driving of larg...

February 26, 2025
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Looks Great.

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Great Looking Hammer.

January 19, 2025
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Solid tool that will last.

Replacing the same brand hammer I bought 47 years ago. Enough said!

January 14, 2025
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Last hammer I’ll ever buy

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Turned 53 at beginning of January and I’ve never really thought of hammers, like most people it’s just an object you grab to make a repair or two. After hurricane Helene hit Augusta my family has undertaken quite a few home projects. My kids and I rebuilt our entire back yard fence, and patched holes in our sheds roof. We all actually enjoyed the work and our accomplishments. When I watched the many contractors work at our neighbors homes I could see the type of tools they used and I realized th...

January 12, 2025
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Indestructible, life time purchase.

Would Recommend

Always been an Estwing man but always wanted a leather handled hammer. It was time to upgrade. Still made in the USA.

October 17, 2024
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This hammer will last a lifetime

Would Recommend

Great grip & balance

July 5, 2024
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