Estwing EWF21 Weight Forward Hammer
By Sean O'Hara
At first glance, the sleek styling scores high on the “cool factor,” but after a bit of examination, the thought behind the design comes into focus. The EWF21 features a 21oz. forged steel head with an extended shank that is bonded and bolted to the cranked fiberglass handle. This helps to ensure a permanent head and handle connection.
The goal of this new design was to achieve greater power and less shock. To deliver the most force to the target, the striking face is located closer than usual to the centerline of the handle/hammerhead interface, bringing the weight forward to the head. To reduce shock and vibration the handle was curved, and it was extended to maximize striking force, requiring fewer hits to drive the target.
Web pricing starts at around $35.
Estwing EWF21 Weight Forward Hammer [Estwing]
June 27th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Abput a year a go my hand doctor recomended I try Estwings weight forward hammer to try and reduce stress put on my hands during my construction job.
I FELL INSTANTLY IN LOVE WITH THE HAMMER. By useing this hammer I was able to hammer longer and more efficiently than ever before. This hammer should be recomended to any one!
March 18th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I’ve got one that I used to build my house, it’s great for driving big nails (heavy with a large striking head) but it’s extremely frustrating when trying to drive a nail in a difficult spot because the striking face is almost flush with the handle, I eventually stopped using mine, however I am very satisfied with all the other Estwings I own.
May 17th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
I bought a 17oz one on special because it’s an Estwing and I love my other Estwings hammers. I’ve found the weight forward Estwing a very frustrating hammer to use and it is easily the worst in my arsenal of hammers. Maybe there is a special technique to using it that I just can’t get. In any case I hardly ever use it now and I consider it a gross waste of money.