Coghlan's 9460 Tent Peg Mallet
- Item Weight: 1 pound
- Head Style: Flat
- Head Material: Alloy Steel
- Handle Material: Wood
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, wood-handled hammer from a camping-focused brand, best matched to campsite and small-job use rather than heavy construction.
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ASIN: B000E24HKSModel: 9460Category: Hammers
Overview
Coghlan's, a brand built around camping and outdoor gear, sells the 9460 as a compact hammer with an alloy steel head and a wood handle, weighing about one pound. Nearly 1,000 buyers picked it up in the past month, pointing to steady demand as a light, packable hammer.
Coghlan's catalog runs mostly to tents, stoves and campsite accessories, so a one-pound hammer under that name reads as a tent-stake driver rather than a construction claw hammer, though the listing itself only confirms an alloy steel head, wood handle and single-piece count. Buyers set on a full-size framing hammer should check head style and length before assuming this fills that role.
- Brand: Coghlan's
- Model: 9460
- Head: alloy steel
- Weight: 1 lb
Who it's for
Suits campers and backyard users who want a light hammer for stakes, pegs and small jobs rather than framing or demolition work. Its low weight also makes it easy to pack alongside other camp gear.
Pros and cons
- Light one-pound weight is easy to pack
- Wood handle absorbs some strike shock
- Strong recent purchase volume on Amazon
- Not sized for heavy construction or demolition work
- Wood handles wear faster than fiberglass over time
Performance notes
A wood handle absorbs some shock on repeated strikes but is more prone to loosening or cracking over years of hard use than fiberglass or steel. The alloy steel head at one pound total tool weight favors control over striking force, matching light driving tasks rather than heavy pounding.
Specifications
| Brand | Coghlan's |
|---|---|
| Model | 9460 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 poundlower than 50% of 222 hammers |
| Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 14 × 4 × 3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Head Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 6 |
| Included Components | Rubber Mallet |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | See manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Grip Type | Wooden |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Item Type Name | Rubber Mallet |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Coghlan's 9460 suited to camping use?
Coghlan's is primarily a camping and outdoor gear brand, and the hammer's light one-pound weight fits packable campsite tools such as stake drivers rather than full-size construction hammers.
What is the Coghlan's 9460 handle made of?
Wood, per the listed attributes.
How heavy is the Coghlan's 9460 hammer?
About one pound total.