Bato

I have used a Stiletto since I first read about them in Fine Homebuilding several years ago. What a great hammer for pounding. The magnetic nail holder on the head is a great addition for reaching out another foot to place a nail you otherwise could not place. I noticed the difference in the tendonitis in my arms soon after I started using my titanium hammer. I could pound with the light hammer just as well as with the heavy steel hammer. I also really notice the weight on my belt. When I barrow a steal hammer right away I can feel the heaviness in my bag.

I bought stiletto hammers for my entire crew. All but one discarded there steal hammers. My insurance safety inspector was quite impressed that I had provided a safer hammer for my crew.

I realize I am in a minority here. Unlike most of you I do have to pull a nail occasionally. This is definitely a no no with a wooden handled Stiletto. Don't pry with it. The handle will come loose from the head. They should have never put claws on that hammer. I have replaced my handle many times. As careful as I am about not pulling nails with my hammer, I eventually break down and use it to pull nails. Then I run around for a month with a loose hammer head.

I was thinking about the physics of the lighter hammer. Why wouldn't a light weight steal hammer work just as well as a light weight titanium hammer? I am such a sucker for the latest gadget, even though I do still use my Stiletto.

For those of you on a budget, I would suggest getting a 16oz steel hammer. My guess is that it will work just as well as a 16 oz Stiletto. Do expect to be given a bad time about your pussy hammer though. The Stiletto will make you look like you have a real mans hammer. No one will give you a bad time about a big husky looking hammer like a Stiletto. Yes sir with a titanium hammer you can be a real man and have a light weight hammer too. That alone must make it worth at least $200.
Nail Bender