Seymour 423-19 Engineer's Hammer Handle 16-Inch
- Item Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Handle Material: Wood
- Color: Natural Wood With Clear Lacquer And Fire Finish
- Material Type: American Hickory
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A traditional wood-handled Seymour hammer with a 4.2 rating, best suited to light-duty use given its half-pound total weight.
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ASIN: B000H5QPFWModel: 423-19Category: Hammers
Overview
The Seymour 423-19 hammer has a wood handle and weighs half a pound total, ships as a single piece. Seymour has long made handled tools, and the light overall weight points to a smaller hammer rather than a full-size framing model.
A wood handle offers natural shock absorption but needs to stay dry and checked for cracking over time compared to fiberglass or steel handles. At half a pound the whole tool sits light, which suits smaller tasks rather than heavy driving work, though head weight itself is not broken out separately in the data.
- Seymour model 423-19
- Wood handle construction
- 0.5 pound total item weight
- Ships as a single piece
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants a traditional wood-handled hammer for light tasks around the house. Not the choice for heavy framing or demolition work, where a heavier head and steel or fiberglass handle hold up better.
Pros and cons
- Traditional wood handle absorbs shock
- Light overall weight for easy handling
- Wood handles need care to avoid cracking
- Not suited to heavy-duty driving given its light overall weight
Performance notes
Wood handles absorb shock better than rigid materials on impact but are more prone to splitting if exposed to moisture or dropped repeatedly on hard edges.
Specifications
| Brand | Seymour |
|---|---|
| Model | 423-19 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.5 poundslower than 82% of 222 hammers |
| Is Weight Bearing | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 16 × 1.2 inches |
| Item Depth | 1 inch |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Construction & materials | |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Natural Wood With Clear Lacquer And Fire Finish |
| Material Type | American Hickory |
| Finish Types | Lacquered |
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Handle Compatibility | Model Specific |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Lightweight Package |
| Included Components | Hammer |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | Oval |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Projection Distance | 16 inches |
| Style Name | Model 423-19 For 3 To 4 Lb. Hammers |
| Item Type Name | Seymour 423-19 16-Inch Oval Eye Engineer's Or Blacksmith Hammer Handle |
| Shape | Oval |
| Specific Uses For Product | Lever (hammer) |
| Additional Features | Easy To Install |
| Handle Attachment Mechanism | Eye |
| Theme | Hand Tools |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Seymour 423-19 handle made of?
Wood, per the listed handle material.
How much does this hammer weigh in total?
0.5 pounds as listed.
Is this suited to heavy demolition work?
Its light overall weight points more toward light household tasks than heavy demolition.