STANLEY 57-531A Dead Blow Hammer 18 oz
- Item Weight: 1.48 pounds
- Head Material: ?Blend
- Color: Orange
- Number Of Items: 1
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lightweight single-piece hammer from Stanley at 1.48 pounds, best matched to lighter tasks rather than heavy framing work given the low head weight.
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ASIN: B0CTS29XZPModel: 57-531ACategory: Hammers
Overview
The Stanley 57-531A is a single-piece hammer weighing 1.48 pounds, with the listing describing its material simply as a blend and leaving handle construction unspecified.
At under 1.5 pounds this lands in a lighter hammer class, closer to a tack or finish hammer than a framing hammer. Stanley's listing doesn't break out whether the handle is wood, steel or fiberglass, so buyers who care about grip material should check the product images directly.
- Weighs 1.48 lb
- Sold as 1 piece
- Material listed as a blend
- Brand: Stanley, model 57-531A
Who it's for
Fits buyers looking for a lightweight, sub-1.5-pound hammer for lighter driving tasks. Less suited to framing or heavy demolition work, where a heavier head and longer handle are typically preferred.
Pros and cons
- Lightweight at 1.48 pounds, easy to control
- Single-piece construction (1 piece)
- Handle material listed as not applicable, so grip type is unclear
- Too light for heavy framing or demolition work
Performance notes
At 1.48 pounds, the lighter head weight trades striking force for easier control and less arm fatigue over repeated light-duty use.
Specifications
| Brand | STANLEY |
|---|---|
| Model | 57-531A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.48 poundshigher than 63% of 222 hammers |
| Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 11.3 × 3.7 × 1.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Head Material | ?Blend |
| Color | Orange |
| Handle Material | not_applicable |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 18OZ DEAD BLOW HAMMER |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Item Type Name | 18OZ DEAD BLOW HAMMER |
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the Stanley 57-531A?
It weighs 1.48 pounds.
What is the handle made of?
The listing marks handle material as not applicable, so it isn't specified.
Is this suited to framing work?
Its light 1.48-pound weight points more toward light-duty driving than heavy framing.