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I for one would purchase one strictly for the health benefits. Since I've got fresh experience with doctor visits and physical therapy, the cost of the hammer seems small in relation to the longer term benefits.

It's all about quality of life! Why be penny-wise and pound foolish? I can still hear my shop teacher's voices - use the right tool for the job!

From my perspective a hammer is a specialized tool. Right now, I make my living using a specialized tool - a computer keyboard, and I replace all of the ones I use regularly with ergonomic versions specifically for health reasons. I'm more efficient and I can work for longer periods of time without repercussions (carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, bursitis, etc) AND I don't have regular visits to the doctor.

Air nailers are great for production work and generally make me more efficient, but I can already see that for the varied construction work I do as a hobby, a titanium hammer would pay dividends quickly. It only takes one stress related injury to put a serious crimp in my wage earning ability.

I'm going to add the cost of a new titanium hammer to the budget for my new garage along with a couple of other specialty tools that will be more than paid for by my increased efficiency. Besides, my ex-wife already walked off with my favorite finish AND framing hammers.