ESTWING EWB-24 Gooseneck Wrecking Bar 24 Inch

Overview

The Estwing EWB-24 is a 24 inch hammer with an alloy steel head and handle, weighing 3.6 pounds. Estwing forges its hammers from a single piece of steel rather than fitting a separate wood or fiberglass handle.

The alloy steel handle listed here points to Estwing's unibody construction, head and handle forged as one piece, which removes the handle-to-head joint that can loosen on wood-handled hammers over time. At 24 inches and 3.6 pounds it is sized for two-handed swings, closer to a small sledge than a bench hammer.

• 24 inch overall length
• 3.6 pound weight
• Alloy steel head and handle
• One-piece forged construction

Who it's for

Fits shop, garage or light demolition use needing a long steel hammer. Not a match for anyone wanting a lightweight one-handed tapping hammer.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Because the head and handle are one forged piece rather than separate parts, there is no joint to work loose from repeated impact, a common failure point on wood-handled hammers. The 24 inch length adds swing leverage, while the all-steel build carries more vibration to the hand than a rubber or fiberglass-handled hammer, though grip cushioning is not specified.

Specifications

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