American Made Hammers

If you are looking for American made hammers, we have compiled a list of US tool manufacturers that produce a range of hammers made right here in the United States.

Most hammers are specifically designed for a particular application.

So to help you find what you are looking for, we have provided a breakdown of each brands domestically produced hammers.

We have manually verified that all of the following companies produce hammers right here in the USA, although some of these companies might also import similar products from other countries as well.

We have rated each brand according to our own simple scoring system, and have also provided links to popular retailers where you can find and compare the latest prices, shipping costs, customer reviews, special offers and more, if available.

Page Updated 10/22/2024 by Dave Hurley This page contains affiliate links. Read our disclosure

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ABC Hammers

ABC Hammers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of the highest quality, non-marring, non-sparking, non-magnetic and non-corrosive striking tools.

Updated: 10/03/2024

Brass Striking:

1 lb. - 2 lb. - 3 lb. - 4 lb. - 5 lb.

Handles 12" thru 16".

Brass Sledge:

8 lb. - 10 lb. - 12 lb. - 14 lb. - 20 lb.

Handles 35" 36" 37".

Bronze/Copper Striking:

1 lb. - 2 lb. - 3 lb. - 4 lb. - 5 lb.

Handles 12" thru 16".

Bronze/Copper Sledge:

8 lb. - 10 lb. - 12 lb. - 14 lb.

Handles 35" 36" 37".

Steel Hand Sledge:

2.5 lb.- 4 lb.

Handles 12".

Steel Sledge:

6 lb. - 8 lb. - 10 lb. - 12 lb. - 14 lb.

Handles 24" thru 30".

Ball Pein:

24 oz - 32 oz - 40 oz.

Handles 14".

Cross Pein:

2 1/2 lb. - 3 1/2 lb.

Handles 16".

Dead Blow Hammers (Standard):

26 oz. - 45 oz. - 53 oz.

Handles 10 1/2" thru 12 1/2".

Dead Blow Hammers (Sledge):

5.5 lb. - 9.0 lb. - 10.5 lb. - 12.0 lb.

Handles 16 1/2" thru 32".

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Ampco Safety Tools

Ampco Safety Tools has been producing Non-Sparking, Non-Magnetic, Corrosion Resistant Hand Tools since 1922. Their extensive knowledge of the alloys needed to produce these specialty products coupled with decades of experience has resulted in some of the highest quality striking tools on the market today.

Updated: 10/03/2024

Backing Out (German Type):

3/4 lb. - 1 lb. - 1 1/2 lb. - 2 lb.

Handles 14".

Ball Peen:

1/4 lb. - 3/4 lb. - 1 lb. - 1 1/2 lb. - 2 lb. - 2 1/4 lb. - 2 1/2 lb.

Handles 9 3/4" - 11" - 14".

Hammer, Double Face, Machinists' with Fiberglass Handle.

Blacksmiths:

2 lb. - 2 1/5 lb. - 2 3/4 lb. - 3 lb. - 4 lb. - 6 lb.

Handles 11" - 14" - 15".

Bricklayers:

1 1/2 lb.

Handles 14".

Claw:

3/4 lb. - 1 lb. - 1 1/2 lb.

Handles 14".

Cross Peen:

1 1/2 lb. - 2 1/2 lb. - 3 1/2 lb.

Handles 14" - 15".

Cutoff:

3 lb. - 5 lb.

Handles 15".

Double-Face:

1/4 lb. - 1 1/5 lb. - 1 3/4 lb. - 2 lb.

Handles 9 3/4" - 11" - 14".

Scaling:

1 lb. - 1 1/5 lb. - 3 lb.

Handles 11" - 14" - 15".

Sheet-Metal:

1 lb.

Handles 14".

Sledge:

3 lb. - 6 lb. - 8 lb. - 9 lb. - 10 lb. - 11 lb. - 12 lb. - 13 lb. - 16 lb. - 18 lb. - 22 lb.

Handles 14" - 33".

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Boss Hammer Co

Boss Hammer Co. is a family owned and operated company based out of Michigan that produced the first ever Hybrid Hammer featuring an integrated squaring system.

Their hammers can square a 90, measure degree and common cut marks. They can also measure small marks with the stick rule incorporated into each handle.

Updated 10/22/2024

Boss Hammer Co, Steel with poly-fiberglass handle.

4340 Steel:

16 oz. - 18 oz. - 22 oz. - 28 oz. Smooth - Milled Face Heads

Straight - Curved Hickory / Poly-Fiberglass Handles / 16" out to out dimension.

Boss Hammer Co, Titanium with hickory handle.

Ti64 Titanium:

10 oz. - 12 oz. - 14 oz. - 16 oz. Smooth - Milled Face Heads

Straight - Curved Hickory / Poly-Fiberglass Handles / 16" & 18" out to out dimension.

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Dalluge

In May 2024, Marshalltown acquired the Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co, of which the Dalluge brand was a part.

Updated: 10/03/2024

Trim:

16oz. / 14" Hickory Wood Handle (straight or curved).

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Douglas Tool

Douglas hammers changed framing hammers forever. With the magnetic nail-pull, modified side-pull, inverted traction face, and the head-handle interface with over-strike protection.

Updated: 10/03/2024

Framing:

21 1/2 oz. / 16" Hickory Wood Handle.

Estwing

Since 1923, the Estwing family and its employees have taken pride in designing and manufacturing the world’s most durable, comfortable and attractive striking and struck tools.

Estwing hammers are forged in one piece out of fine tool steel or Aluminum for long life and dependability.

Updated: 10/03/2024

Aluminum:

14 oz. / 16" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face / Black or Blue.

Framing:

20 oz. - 22 oz. - 24 oz. - 28 oz. - 30 oz.

13 3/4" - 16" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face.

Claw:

12 oz. - 16 oz. - 20 oz. - 24 oz. / 11" - 12 1/2" - 13" - 13 1/2" OAL / Smooth Face / Blue - Leather Grips.

Estwing Hammer, Steel, RIP, Smooth Face.

RIP:

12 oz. - 16 oz. - 20 oz. - 24 oz. / 10 3/4" - 13" - 13 1/2" - 13 3/4" OAL / Smooth Face / Blue - Leather Grips.

Estwing Hammer, Steel, DackDecker, Smooth Face.

Dachdecker Spitzhammers:

13 oz. / 12 1/2" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face / Blue Shock Reduction® or Genuine leather grips.

Latthammers:

21 oz. Optional magnet in head / 13" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face / Blue Shock Reduction® or Genuine leather grips.

Big Blue Framing:

25 oz. / 18" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face / Blue Shock Reduction® grips.

Ultra Series:

15 oz - 19 oz. / 13 1/2" - 14" - 15 1/2" OAL / Smooth or Milled Face / Blue or Black Shock Reduction®, or Genuine Leather Grips.

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Grace USA

Since 1941 Grace Tools has been committed to create tools that exceed their customers expectations by providing a product that is both quality and precise.

Their hammers are designed to serve the professional or hobbyist gunsmith, woodworker, machinist or leather worker.

Updated 10/22/2024

Brass:

4 oz. - 8 oz. - 16 oz. Smooth faced heads are turned from CDA 360 brass rod.

Straight Hickory Handles / 10" & 10 1/2" OAL.

Copper:

4 oz. - 8 oz. Smooth faced heads are turned from copper rod.

Straight Hickory Handles / 10" OAL.

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Hardcore Hammers

Hardcore Hammers began in 2010 with the mission of creating innovative striking tools made in America. Since then they have expanded into axes, hatchets and accessories.

Updated: 10/05/2024

Hardcore Hammer, 4140 Steel, Nailing, Smooth Face.

General Purpose:

21 oz. 4140 Steel Head / 18" American Hickory Handle / Smooth Face / Optional: FNC treated steel.

Framing:

19 oz. High Carbon Steel Head / 18" American Hickory Handle / Waffle Face.

Framing 2.0:

21oz. Investment Cast 4140 Steel Head / 18" American Hickory Handle / Patented Recessed Waffle Face / Optional: FNC treated steel.

Ball Pein:

16oz. - 24oz Forged Carbon Steel Head / 18" American Hickory Handle / Coated for rust prevention.

Mini-Sledge:

3 lb. Forged Carbon Steel Head / 18" American Hickory Handle / Coated for rust prevention.

Klein Tools

Since 1857, Klein Tools has been manufacturing tools in America, and it’s as important for the Klein family to keep that tradition now, as it was more than 150 years ago.

They have invested in four new US manufacturing facilities in the past decade, and have invested heavily in new equipment and tooling to expand their capacity and quality.

Updated: 10/05/2024

Klein Hammer, 4140 Steel, Lineman, Smooth Face.

Straight Claw:

32.0 oz Head / 13" American Hickory Handle / Smooth Face / Longer, curved claw provides more leverage for pulling out hardware.

Klein Hammer, Brass, Sledge, Smooth Face.

Non-Sparking:

3 lb. - 4lb. Brass Head / 14" Fiberglass handle / Smooth Face / Does not contain beryllium.

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Martinez Tool Co

Martinez Tool Co’s most recognized products are their customizable high-quality titanium hammers, which have a modular system that allows for interchangeable parts.

Updated: 10/06/2024

Martinez Tool Hammer Head, Steel, Framing: Smooth face designed for cleaner hitting with minimal surface damage.

M1 (Framing) Hammer Heads:

15 oz Steel / Milled & Smooth Faced / Standard Claw.

Martinez Tool Hammer Head, Steel, Precision Finishing: Dimple face for controlled, minimal damage finishing.

M4 (Finishing) Hammer Heads:

12 oz Steel / Dimpled & Smooth Faced / Standard & Wide Claw.

Martinez Tool Hammer Head, Titanium, Precision Finishing: Smooth face for controlled, minimal damage finishing.

M1 (Finishing) Titanium Hammer Heads:

7 oz Titanium / Smooth Faced / Standard Claw.

M1 & M4 Titanium Hammer Handles:

14" 10 oz / 16" 10.6 Oz .

NC Black LLC

NC Black creates a range of hand made micro-tools and full sized tools for the profession, made by craftsmen for craftsmen one tool at a time.

Using high grade tool steel, the company uses traditional engineering, cutting and shaping methods to create fine micro-tools for the trade, including handmade and finished wooden handles for comfort and long life.

Updated: 10/07/2024

Blacksmiths:

Using high grade tool steel, the company uses traditional engineering, cutting and shaping methods to create fine micro-tools for the trade, including handmade and finished wooden handles for comfort and long life.

Stiletto Tools

The Stiletto name is synonymous with the titanium hammer of choice for thousands of building professionals around the globe. They introduced iconic new-to-world features like the side nail puller and magnetic nail starter that have now become industry standards.

Updated: 10/07/2024

Stiletto Tool, Hammer, All Titanium, Framing: Smooth Face.

TIBONE Framing:

14 oz - 15 oz Titanium Heads / Replaceable Milled & Smooth Faced Inserts / Straight Claw / Straight or Curved Titanium Handles.

Stiletto Tool, Hammer, All Titanium, Finish: Smooth Face.

TRIMBONE Finish:

10 oz Titanium Head / Replaceable Smooth Faced Inserts / Straight Claw / Curved Handle.

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Vaughan Mfg

Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company, is a 155-year old manufacturer of hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools.

Updated: 10/10/2024

Vaughan Tools, Hammer, Steel, Framing: Smooth Face, Fiberglass Handle.

999 Framing:

20 oz Steel Heads / Milled & Smooth Faced / Straight Claw / Fiberglass, Steel or Hickory Handles.

Vaughan Tools, Hammer Head, Steel, Nailing: Smooth Face, Fiberglass Handle.

Nail/Trim:

10 oz - 16 oz - 20 oz Steel Heads / Milled & Smooth Faced / Curved & RIP Claws / Fiberglass, Steel or Hickory Handles.

Vaughan Tools, Hammer, Steel, Framing: Smooth Face, Hickory Handle.

California Framer:

16 oz - 19 oz - 23 oz Steel Heads / Milled & Smooth Faced / Curved & Straight Claws / Fiberglass, Steel or Hickory Handles.

Vaughan Tools, Hammer, Steel, RIP: Smooth Face, Steel Handle.

Steel Eagle:

20 oz - 22 oz - 28 oz Steel Heads / Milled & Smooth Faced / RIP Claw / Steel Handles.

Vaughan Tools, Hammer, Steel, RIP: Milled Face, Steel Handle.

VW Series:

18 oz - 20 oz Steel Heads / Milled & Smooth Faced / Short Stack Claw / 17" Hickory Handles.

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Scoring

This is our 'rating system' that was used to score the above brands, which is based on whether the origin of the the parts and materials used in their assembly are sourced domestically or internationally. The quality and quantity of the components were not taken into consideration.

The fact is the fewer parts a product contains, the greater likelihood of achieving a higher score. Ultimately a high or low rating does not directly represent the overall quality of a particular item.

Any brands marked with a gold star shows that at least one product, or all of that companies products are made in the USA using virtually 100% domestic sourced materials & labor.

A silver star shows their products are assembled and/or machined in America using domestic labor and a mix (of any proportion) of both domestic and imported materials.

A bronze star shows that their products are assembled in the U.S. using all imported parts.

An 'empty star' indicates that the product is designed or engineered in the US, and/or some of the parts have been produced here, but are sent elsewhere to be assembled into a final product.