ESTWING DEP12 Double-Ended Pry Bar 12 Inch
- Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
- Unit Count: 1
- Size: 2-Pound
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 2 pound forged hammer from Estwing, built for repeated heavy strikes rather than fine finish work, with a one piece steel design.
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ASIN: B0015YPJMYModel: DEP12Category: Hammers
Overview
Listed as a 2 pound hammer, the Estwing DEP12 has an alloy steel handle and an item weight of 1.2 pounds. Estwing is a US maker known for forging its hammer heads and handles from one piece of steel.
Estwing's one piece forged construction removes the separate wood handle found on many hammers, which is also the wear point that loosens over years of use. A 2 pound head sits in the range used for driving stakes, striking chisels or light demolition rather than fine finish work. The listing gives both a 2 pound size and a 1.2 pound item weight, so it is worth checking which figure describes the tool you will receive.
- Brand Estwing, model DEP12
- Head size: 2 pounds
- Item weight: 1.2 pounds
Who it's for
This suits someone who needs a 2 pound striking hammer for stakes, chisels or light demolition work. It is not the choice for fine finish hammering, where a lighter head gives more control.
Pros and cons
- 2 pound head for heavy strikes
- One piece steel avoids a handle joint
- Steel handle transmits more shock than wood
- Listed head size and item weight differ, worth checking
Performance notes
One piece forged steel construction sends striking force straight from the head through the handle without a joint to loosen over time. A 2 pound head carries enough mass for driving stakes or striking chisels without being so heavy it tires the arm quickly. Steel handles like this one transmit more shock back to the hand on a miss than a wood or fiberglass handle would.
Specifications
| Brand | ESTWING |
|---|---|
| Model | DEP12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 poundshigher than 54% of 222 hammers |
| Size | 2-Pound |
| Construction & materials | |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Nail Puller |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Estwing warrants its all steel hammers against failure in normal use, but does not warrant its tools against misuse, abuse or wearing out. Misuse could include, but are not limited to the following: a). Striking other hardened objects such as other tools, hardened nails, drills or chisels, etc. b). |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Nail Puller |
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Frequently asked questions
What size head does the Estwing DEP12 have?
It is listed as a 2 pound hammer.
What is the Estwing DEP12 handle made from?
An alloy steel handle, forged in Estwing's one piece style.
How much does the Estwing DEP12 weigh?
The item weight given is 1.2 pounds, separate from the 2 pound head size listed.