Real 0517 Hammer
- Hammer
- 1
- Carbon Steel
- 2.1 pounds
- More reviewed than 85%
A 2.1 pound carbon steel hammer with a rubber handle, suited to general driving and pulling tasks around the house or shop.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.7★ across 1,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Model 0517 is a hammer with a carbon steel head and a rubber grip handle, sold as one piece. It weighs 2.1 pounds, a mid-range weight suited to general driving and pulling tasks around the house or shop.
Carbon steel is a common, durable choice for hammer heads, and the rubber handle should help absorb some shock on repeated strikes. The listing doesn't break down head style, such as claw or ball-peen, so match it to your task by checking the product photos. At 2.1 pounds it sits in a comfortable middle ground, not so light it lacks driving force, not so heavy it tires the arm quickly.
- Carbon steel head
- Rubber grip handle
- 2.1 pound weight
- Single piece
Who it's for
Good fit for general household and workshop tasks where a mid-weight carbon steel hammer with a rubber grip gets the job done. Less useful for specialized striking work that calls for a specific head style the listing doesn't confirm.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Carbon steel head for durability
- Rubber handle cushions repeated strikes
- 2.1 pound weight suits general use
- Head style not specified
- Handle length not listed
- No additional pieces included
Performance notes
Carbon steel heads generally hold an edge and resist chipping better than softer alloys, which suits repeated striking. The rubber handle adds cushioning against vibration on hard hits. At 2.1 pounds, the balance favors control over raw driving force, better suited to finish work than heavy framing.
Specifications
| Brand | REAL |
|---|---|
| Model | 0517 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Handle | Rubber |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Real 0517 HammerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Mr HM06NL HammerMr | 4.8 / 5 | 9,665 | 4.7 / 5 |
| ESTWING MRF3LB HammerESTWING | 4.8 / 5 | 11,112 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt NOVASAT-0409-1513-34 HammerGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 10,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1954889 HammerIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the REAL 0517
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the handle made of?
Rubber, according to the listed specs.
How much does the model 0517 hammer weigh?
2.1 pounds.
Does it come with extra parts or a case?
No, the listing specifies one piece only.