For my needs this hammer is the correct length and weight. the leather grip does not slip in my hand even when I sweat. I will be recommending this hammer and I will be purchasing more as needed.
Customer Review: MY LITTLE ESTWING DRY WALL HAMMER HAS BEEN IN MY TOOL KIT FOR MANY YEARS.
IT'S USES ARE LIMITED ONLY BY YOUR IMAGINATION. CHOPPING ROOTS, BUILDING HASTY SHELTER ON A HUNTING TRIP, POUNDING, PRYING, TRENCHING, OH AND INSTALLING DRY WALL.
Customer Review: This hammer is the last you will need to buy. I still use the Estwing 20OZ Curled Nail hammer that my great grandfather handed down to my grandfather who in turn handed down to me. Very comfortable grip, incredibly durable.
Customer Review: I have this hammer and the 28oz milled face model that I carry everywhere with me. I use the smooth faced hammer for finish work and the milled face for framing. I love the balance and length of the handles. These are tough hammers, more than once when too lazy to get the right tool I have used the... more info
Customer Review: In 1962 I bought one of these to take camping to hammer all sorts of things including rocks, concrete, asphalt, tent stakes, splitting wedges, large dowels and pins, serious roadside automotive repairs, etc. I've also used it a lot in construction and teardown projects. Recently I bought another for... more info
Customer Review: 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... more info
Customer Review: Want a recommendation? I bought these and gave them to my High School Field Geology class. That was in 2002 and we are still using them.