What to look for when buying a hammer

Stiletto Hammer

Seems like buying a hammer, whether as a gift for your favorite DIYer or for your own home improvement projects, should be easy.

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For a tool to make my cool tools list its gotta get work done

And it is, sort of. If you’re hanging pictures or maybe whacking down a proud deck nail or two, almost anything blunt will do. But if you’re getting into some even basic DIY, like removing and replacing trim, there are a few hammer features that really matter. However, they may not be quite so obvious at first glance. So here’s a look at what blunt-force-awesome looks like for a hammer.

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Mark
A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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