Estwing E3-20S Ripping Hammer with Metal Handle

by Estwing

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This nylon-vinyl shock reduction grip rip hammer is perfect for driving and removing nails. Fully polished forged one-piece solid steel construction eliminates loose heads while the nylon vinyl deep cushion grips bonded to steel handle for comfort and durability. Since 1923, the Estwing family and its employees have taken pride in designing and manufacturing the world's most durable, comfortable and attractive striking and struck tools. All claw hammers, axes, specialty tools and pry bars are manufactured to the highest possible standards and offer a true value to both tradesmen and craftsmen alike.

Product Description

20 OZ Rip Claw Hammer, Vinyl Grip Solid Steel Handle, Full Polished Head.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 1 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000224VC
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: E3-20S
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,370 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #32 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Hammers > Claw Hammers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent hammer for lighter work, June 20, 2005

By 

gorillagorillagorilla "gorillagorillagorilla" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Estwing E3-20S Ripping Hammer with Metal Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

This hammer is an excellent complement to a full-fledged framing hammer. Because it has a shorter handle than the Estwing framing hammers, it works great for sheathing roofs and roofing, as well as other closer-in work. Still has the rip claw like a framing hammer. The 20 oz. weight gives it the right punch to drive nails without being unwieldy. The new shock-reducing handle does seem to work. Certainly softer than the old handle style.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, well-crafted hammer., May 25, 2005

By 

B. R. Kmack (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Estwing E3-20S Ripping Hammer with Metal Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased my Estwing 20 oz. Vinyl Grip Rip Claw Hammer from a certain Blue store recently. Although it costs more than other hammers, the Estwing is superior due to its simple one-piece design. During a long day of installing wood siding with this hammer recently, I appreciated its flawless weight distribution and rigidity. The grip is of excellent design and proves comfortable day after day on the job-site. After a redesign from previous generations (which I have occationally used), the new grip material is softer, thereby reducing vibration noticably over previous models.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best hammer I have used., August 20, 2010

By 

GreenToolGuy "GreenToolGuy" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Estwing E3-20S Ripping Hammer with Metal Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I first started doing remodeling work, I just picked up a cheap fiberglass hammer at home depot. Later, after getting more into it I upgraded to an Estwing 20 oz hammer and let me tell you what a world of a difference it was. This hammer is balanced beautifully, the grip is comfortable and absorbs a good amount of shock, and the appearance of the hammer is very nice as well. My dad owns an Estwing hammer he had for many years and it still functions like new. Now, after driving many thousands of nails, my hammer is also still going strong. Many manufactures such as Kobalt, Bostich, Craftsman and various others have tried to copy the Estwing design and let me tell you, Estwing is still my favorite by far. If you are looking for an all-steel framing hammer, there is no other hammer on the market that I have seen or used that I like better - at any price. As long as you don't abuse it, it should last a lifetime. I liked it so much that I began purchasing several other models, and have recommended them friends and family. As long as their quality does not change for the worse in the future, Eswing can expect more purchases from me. Highly recommended.