Rock CMA-2022-08-02 Hammer
- Hammer
- 1
- Carbon Steel
- 1.75 pounds
- More reviewed than 65%
A straightforward 28 ounce, one piece steel hammer that trades vibration dampening for a handle that can't loosen from the head over time.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.7★ across 606 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
606 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This Rock CMA-2022-08-02 is a 28 ounce hammer with a carbon steel head and a one piece alloy steel handle, sold as a single tool rather than a set.
The all steel, one piece construction means the head can't work loose from the handle over time the way a wood handled hammer can. That build does tend to transmit more shock to the hand on impact than a wood or fiberglass handle would.
- Carbon steel head
- One piece alloy steel handle
- 28 ounce head weight
- Sold as a single hammer
Who it's for
Suits general carpentry, framing or workshop use where a heavier 28 ounce head is wanted. Less suited to finish work, where a lighter 16 to 20 ounce hammer is more common.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- One piece steel build means the head can't separate from the handle
- 28 ounce head suits heavier driving and general demolition work
- Steel handle transmits more shock to the hand than wood or fiberglass
- No grip material or shock absorbing feature specified
Performance notes
A 28 ounce head sits on the heavier end for a general hammer, giving it more driving force per swing than lighter 16 to 20 ounce models common for finish carpentry. The one piece alloy steel handle removes the failure point where a wood handle can crack or loosen, at the cost of absorbing less shock than wood or fiberglass.
Specifications
| Brand | Rock |
|---|---|
| Model | CMA-2022-08-02 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 1.75 pounds |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock CMA-2022-08-02 HammerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 606 | 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 Rock CMA-2022-08-02
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the head weight?
28 ounces.
What's the handle made of?
Alloy steel, formed as one piece with the head rather than a separate wood or fiberglass handle.
Does this come as a set?
No, it's listed as a single hammer.