ESTWING DH-18N Deadhead Rubber Mallet 18 oz
- Item Weight: 1.13 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.
A lightweight rubber-faced hammer on a metal handle, purpose-built for assembly and finishing jobs where marring the struck surface is not an option.
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ASIN: B00DPL110OModel: DH-18NCategory: Hammers
Overview
The Estwing DH-18N combines a rubber head with a metal handle, weighing 1.13 pounds as a single-piece tool.
A rubber head paired with a metal handle is a common combination for a soft-face hammer, designed to strike without marring wood, plastic, or finished surfaces the way a steel-faced hammer would. At just over a pound, it sits on the lighter end for this category.
- Rubber hammer head
- Metal handle construction
- 1.13 pounds total weight
Who it's for
Works for assembly, woodworking, or automotive tasks where a metal hammer head would dent or mark the surface. Not the choice for driving nails or heavy demolition, where a steel face delivers more force per swing.
Pros and cons
- Rubber head avoids marring soft surfaces
- Metal handle for durability
- Lighter weight limits heavy striking force
- Not suited to nail driving or demolition
Performance notes
The rubber head absorbs impact rather than transferring all of it into the struck surface, which is what protects wood, plastic, and finished parts from marring. At 1.13 pounds, the swing weight is on the lighter side, trading raw striking force for control.
Specifications
| Brand | ESTWING |
|---|---|
| Model | DH-18N |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.13 poundshigher than 53% of 222 hammers |
| Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 5 × 5 × 5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Head Material | Rubber |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Color | Gray |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Rubber Mallet |
| Other details | |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Grip Type | Rubber |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | German |
| Item Type Name | Rubber Mallet |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the head made of?
Rubber, paired with a metal handle.
How much does it weigh?
1.13 pounds.
What is a rubber-faced hammer used for?
Striking without marring the surface, useful in assembly, woodworking, and automotive work where a steel face would dent the material.