Hammers

Hammers are the go-to hand tools for striking, shaping, assembling, and breaking materials across DIY, carpentry, construction, metalworking, and masonry. From setting finish nails to driving anchors or tackling demolition, the right hammer improves accuracy, comfort, and speed, reducing fatigue and preventing damage to your work surface.

Popular hammer types include claw hammers for general carpentry and nail pulling, framing hammers with a straight claw and milled face for rapid nailing, ball peen hammers for shaping metal and setting rivets, and sledgehammers for heavy demolition. Mallets and dead blow hammers offer controlled force without marring, while roofing, drywall, tack, and engineer’s hammers specialize in job-specific tasks. Choose head weights from 8 oz to 22 oz for household and framing work, and heavier heads for breaking or driving stakes.

Look for forged steel heads, balanced design, and anti-vibration fiberglass or steel cores with ergonomic grips. Decide between a smooth face for finish work or a milled face for better nail grip. Useful features include magnetic nail starters, side nail pullers, slip-resistant handles, and lanyard holes for working at height. Wood handles offer classic feel and easy replacement, while fiberglass and steel excel in durability.

Safety and upkeep matter. Wear eye protection, match the hammer to the task, and never strike hardened steel with a regular claw hammer. Inspect handles for cracks, dress mushroomed faces, and keep striking faces clean for consistent results. Store tools dry to prevent rusting.

Browse our hammer selection to compare sizes, weights, and features, read reviews, and buy hammers online with confidence. Find the best hammer for framing, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, metal fabrication, and home repair, and put pro-level performance in your tool belt. Shop claw hammers, framing hammers, sledgehammers, ball peen hammers, dead blow hammers, rubber mallets, and specialty hammers from top brands, all at prices.