ESTWING DFH12 Double-Face Rubber Mallet 12 oz
- Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Head Style: Flat
- Head Material: Rubber
- Handle Material: Metal
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The rubber and metal combination points to a soft-face mallet built for jobs where marring the surface is not an option, at a manageable 1.2 pounds.
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ASIN: B00943ROPSModel: DFH12Category: Hammers
Overview
The Estwing DFH12 pairs a rubber component with a metal handle in a 1.2 pound tool, sold as a single piece. Estwing is best known for solid steel-construction hammers and hatchets used in trade and shop settings.
The rubber material listed points to a soft-face mallet rather than a steel-faced claw hammer, useful for tasks where marring a surface is not an option. The listing does not specify head diameter or overall length.
- Rubber-faced head
- Metal handle
- 1.2 pound item weight
- Sold as a single piece
Who it's for
Fits users needing a soft-face hammer for assembly, woodworking or automotive work where a steel face would damage the workpiece. Not a substitute for a framing or claw hammer.
Pros and cons
- Rubber face reduces marking on struck surfaces
- 1.2 pound weight allows controlled strikes
- Metal handle for durability
- Not built for heavy driving tasks like framing nails
- Listing omits head diameter and total length
Performance notes
At 1.2 pounds, it's light enough for controlled, repeated strikes, and the rubber face reduces marking on the struck surface compared with a steel head, while the metal handle carries the swing weight.
Specifications
| Brand | ESTWING |
|---|---|
| Model | DFH12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 poundshigher than 54% of 222 hammers |
| Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 12.3 × 4.8 × 1.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Head Material | Rubber |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Color | Red & Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2.2 pounds |
| Included Components | TRV220961 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Grip Type | Rubber |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Hammer |
| Item Type Name | TRV220961 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Estwing DFH12 head made of?
Rubber, paired with a metal handle, per the listing.
How much does it weigh?
1.2 pounds.
Is this suited for driving nails?
Its rubber face suggests a soft-face mallet role rather than a nail-driving hammer.