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16 -oz Steel Handle Rip Claw hammer

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 16 -oz Steel Handle Rip Claw hammer

4.8
653
Review
 4.8 out of 5
653 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this tool set for exceptional performance and durability. The hammer earns consistent acclaim for its comfortable, cushioned grip, perfect weight, and excellent balance, with many calling it the most comfortable they've used. The pry bar impresses with its 12-inch length and sturdy build, reliably removing baseboards and nails without bending. A standout feature is the dual nail-pulling design—traditional claw plus innovative side puller for tight spaces—plus a magnetized nail holder. Reviewers highlight high-quality construction and strong value. A few note the slightly domed hammer face, though this rarely diminishes satisfaction.

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653 Customer Reviews

Sturdy hammer

Would Recommend

Great for around the house

April 2, 2026
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Works Great

Would Recommend

This was used to remove baseboards and shelving. It worked as intended.

April 1, 2026
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Highly recommend

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Perfect crowbar for demoing my basement!

April 1, 2026
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Great rip claw hammer

Would Recommend

Good weight, useful features, durable metal and handle.

March 30, 2026
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Kobalt Hammer with good grip.

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This Kobalt hammer is basic, but has good balance and a great handle.

March 20, 2026
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It’s a hammer.

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Solid hammer with no complaints. Grip felt fine in hand.

March 18, 2026
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OnlyHands

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his 12-inch high carbon steel pry bar is a strong and practical tool that helped fill a real need for prying, lifting, and pulling materials during repair work. My experience with it was good overall because it felt solid, durable, and well made. The high carbon steel construction gave it strength, while the 12-inch size made it easy to handle and store without sacrificing leverage. What I liked most was the convenience and efficiency it added, especially for tougher jobs where a standard tool w...

March 14, 2026
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It's a pry bar

Really nice construction on this item - good quality overall. Not worried about it bending out of shape all that easily. Finished nicely and good size for what I need it for.

March 5, 2026
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Bang for your buck

Would Recommend

Great price holding up so far. Was almost half the price of it’s competitors

March 3, 2026
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A must-have at least one

Push pull pry and scrape it does it all. I would say it's a Wonder bar

February 22, 2026
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heavy duty hammer, does the job

Would Recommend

I buy these to use on construction projects and they are the best, most reliable hammers I can depend on. They help me and my team get the work done and I can always count on buying more of these if needed.

February 19, 2026
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