Vanquish11oz Titanium Framing Hammer, Smooth Face, Forged Rip Claw, Magnetic Nail Holder, Rubber Grip - 0536

From the moment I grabbed this beauty,I was sold on it.As a framing carpenter I need to have confidence in my most important tool It gets the most use,the most abuse as well. As it is a solid one piece unit I don’t have to worry about pulling nails and breaking the handle like what happened to me with my Stilletto Hammer with wooden handle. It is also lighter than the very expensive TBone Stilletto titanium hammer.The handle has a great grip and I swing confidently knowing it won’t fly out my hand even if it is wet.So even though it is made in China not Germany,I’m very glad I purchased this hammer.

good hammer very light but hit hardgood value for the $compare to other brands that coat 300$

No BS, I was looking for the best lightweight hammer without spending crazy money and I kid you not this hammer is awesome, I showed it to my coworkers and they were wowed after we compared it with a regular 16Oz metal hammer, the weight difference was so noticeable, after trying it multiple times, it’s got the unf and driving power of more than a 22oz hammer, this thing is a beast, I’m buying another one tbh

Definitely lightweight, biggest issues I have is the size of the head,(the round part that actually hits the nail)Is so much bigger around than a normal hammer, therefore when you’re needing to “toenail” something like an outer band board it’s a pain in the butt! And another thing, hopefully the magnetic nail starter isn’t something that you plan on using much because I’m writing this review about 60days after buying this hammer and the magnet came out of the hammer weeks ago at about 120mph so there was no chance on finding it anywhere! Overall it’s worth the $90 considering what other titanium hammers cost but I’ve had $50 east wing hammers that perform just as good if not better, this hammer being only 11oz is the ONLY thing that makes it different.

This review is for the 11 oz titanium hammer.What I like:I like that it's very light and is very comfortable to swing. For an 11 oz titanium hammer to have the same striking force as a 20 oz steel hammer, it will be necessary to swing the titanium hammer much faster. The head and handle are a continuous, solid piece of titanium. The handle has a TPR (thermoplastic rubber) cover. Only time will tell whether the TPR material on this hammer will turn gummy and tacky after several years of use, as many Chinese-made products that have a soft rubber cover do. It has a wide hammerhead, so it has a large sweet spot when striking nail heads.What I don't like:The proportion of the hammer head length relative to the claw length is not ideal. The hammerhead is too short, and the claws are too long. The short hammerhead gives barely sufficient knuckle clearance especially when I'm wearing gloves. I'd prefer it to have about 1/4" to 3/8" more knuckle clearance. On the other hand, the claws on this hammer are way too long, and come dangerously close to my face when I swing the hammer. I would prefer the claws on this hammer to be about 3/8" to 1/2" shorter. Shorter claws would have the added benefit of better mechanical advantage to give more prying force. The handle should have been slightly better centered between the hammer head and the claws to give a better proportion between the head and the claws.Unknown: I have only used it a few times and don't see any damage or wear on the titanium head yet. For long-term use, I don't know how long the titanium head and claws will last relative to a similarly constructed steel hammer.

Love this hammer for what I do. It's great for concrete forming with Aluminum panels. I do have to be honest one of the claws did break BUT... I was doing something that probably would test the durability of any claw. Swings great!

Cons: the one claw snapped while using it to pry.Pros: super light weight, and no vibration when hammering.

Most people this hammer will be excellent. Professional framers would most likely break it. I have been building for 25 years I love cool tools and this definitely fits the bill. It is extremely controllable for nailing in. hard to reach places. It is ridiculously light. But at the point when you start to twist and pry with this hammer you see where it’s weight is indicative of its strength. But for the price it is an awesome tool own. But as long as you realize it’s limitations it would be an excellent addition to any titanium collection.