Tool tip - Fiskars hammer. Really.

GregSY · Dec 22, 2019

I consider anything made by Fiskars to be garbage....but I needed a small, heavy hammer and decided to buy this one at Home Depot. It looks like a typical Fiskars product, and has terrible balance. It's a shameful hammer as far as that goes. But....it's really good for giving a good whack in a tight space. I've owned tons of hammers and this one is the best without a doubt. It seems to weigh more than it should, and it hits far harder than you'd think.

Joe Gwinn · Dec 22, 2019

Deadblow? What's the Fiskars' model number?

Rob F. · Dec 22, 2019

Looks like forged steel, if it like the 10lb sledge. Did not see hand hammers though.
How much does it weigh?
link to sledge:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars...-Fiberglass-Core-Handle-750620-1001/300703943

GregSY · Dec 22, 2019

This is it. Looks like they sell a 4lbs also.

Fiskars IsoCore 3 Pound Club Hammer, 11 Inch - - Amazon.com

jscpm · Dec 22, 2019

I use Fiskars scissors as hammers all the time.

thermite · Dec 22, 2019

jscpm said:
I use Fiskars scissors as hammers all the time.

Fiskars usta make decent goods. Not enough fingers and toes to count back to WHEN.

Nowadays, yah carry a hammer WITH their scissors. Tent pegs and tarp anchors, rocks and gravel terrain.

Gotta cut sumthin'? Smack the rivet. Cut 12", smack the rivet, cut 12", smack...

WhereTF did I leave the ugly-crude-but-good-CUTTING Chinese HCS ones outta the Korean market kitchenware section again?

Seriously. It should NOT be that hard to make an ignorant pair of scissors that JF cut better than they look. "Oxo" do it. "Wiss" usta do.

rabtrfld · Dec 23, 2019

I bought a Fiskars scissors & almost need 2 people to pull the "ergonomic" handle off of my fingers. Might just wear it all day like Edward Scissorhands. Seriously, can't put it down with one hand. Need the other hand to wiggle it free.

Mud · Dec 23, 2019

HD also sells the Estwing 3 lb drilling hammer. Compact. well balanced, fits even large hands nicely, and it's less expensive - $24.97. No fancy tech handle, just one piece steel. It's our go to hammer for big stamping and etc. Makes me smile when I pick it up.

Tyrone Shoelaces · Dec 23, 2019

I got given an " Estwing " 1.5lb hammer a while ago. Best hammer I've ever used.

Regards Tyrone.

Newman109 · Dec 23, 2019

Mud said:
HD also sells the Estwing 3 lb drilling hammer. Compact. well balanced, fits even large hands nicely, and it's less expensive - $24.97. No fancy tech handle, just one piece steel. It's our go to hammer for big stamping and etc. Makes me smile when I pick it up.

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I have an Estwing Hammer that I bought over thirty years ago. It's the one you show here. It's got perfect balance and is just right for most of the times that I need a hammer. It's on my welding bench and I wouldn't be without it. The soft handle covering is still intact as well.

Philabuster · Dec 23, 2019

Mud said:
HD also sells the Estwing 3 lb drilling hammer. Compact. well balanced, fits even large hands nicely, and it's less expensive - $24.97. No fancy tech handle, just one piece steel. It's our go to hammer for big stamping and etc. Makes me smile when I pick it up.

I have both the Estwing 3 lb and also the 2 lb drilling hammers. The 2lb gets used a LOT.

GregSY · Dec 23, 2019

Try the Fiskars vs the Estwing then report back, lol.

I have a few Estwings that are framing hammers. Nice hammers but not 'awesome'.

Mud · Dec 23, 2019

GregSY said:
Try the Fiskars vs the Estwing then report back, lol.

Your report of terrible balance is good enough for me.

DDoug · Dec 23, 2019

How could Fiskar's screw up a hammer ?

Easy, the handle could fall off.....

Revert back to using qty (1) rock.

Joe Gwinn · Dec 23, 2019

Fiskar's claim to hammer fame is their shock absorbing handle, which reduces wear and tear on the user. Patent US 8,893,585.

DDoug · Dec 23, 2019

Joe Gwinn said:
Fiskar's claim to hammer fame is their shock absorbing handle, which reduces wear and tear on the user. Patent US 8,893,585.

And thru bad quality control....they will fall off.

If the mis-matched chemical mix don't take your hand off from cancer first.

donie · Dec 23, 2019

I don't know how many still do this. I have been dealing with a frustrating stuck round overarms on an old mill, using the usual crappy leadshot hammers until I dropped. I revived my old 6lb lead hammer I used to true multi piece crankshafts many years ago, and it knock the overarms loose quickly!
Of course, precautions must be taken, making you own lead hammers!
if you really need to beat the crap out of something, and leave no marks, this may be it.
Refreshing and healthful lead,

Rob F. · Dec 23, 2019

Thanks donie, I think?? You just reminded me I need to redo my lead hammers. All 3 are worn down almost to the handles....

donie · Dec 23, 2019

Ya, I use 3 sizes also, there is no hammer better then lead to set work in a machine vise, especially a Kurt vise, smaller then 6lb though.

I think, this is not done much anymore.

Rob F. · Dec 23, 2019

My hammers look like that one now, or a bit flatter. I have a printer buddy with some linotype, I was thinking about getting some from him to add into the remelt on my hammers. Linotype is a little harder than pure lead, hammer might last longer?

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