beater

I started in residential carpentry 14 years ago and since then have moved onto commercial carpentry because of the pay increase. I still do residential work on the side for extra money and also because I love working on houses! About 3 years ago I made the switch to a wooden handle 16oz. stilletto replacing my 24oz. estwing. I primarily made the switch because my forearm and elbow were experienciing some pain. Since then I have never looked back, I use my hammer every day to drive many different fasteners and I have to say the decrease in pain and fatigue was tremendouse,while at the same time I think I gained a little power in my swing!! I also am a strong supporter of anything made in the good old USA, which the stilletto brand proudly calls home. In short I hope this review helps shed some light on the debate of steel vs. titanium. p.s., I shore could use a titanium trim hammer(preferably a 10 oz. strait claw stilletto)