Paintless dent repair hammers reach up to $300 for titanium head and carbon fiber handles. May sound crazy but when it gets swung 1000’s of times a day, it’s worth every penny.
I’m an active DIYer, not a pro. I’m currently rebuilding a deck by myself. It was taking me a long time hammering 4” twist nails, longer than i thought it should. So I looked into getting a new heavier hammer. Shortly after making my decision to get a new hammer, I started experiencing shooting pains in my wrist. So I researched, found this hammer and bought it without even swinging it once. When I got it, I could tell right away, even though it weighed the same as my old hammer at 15oz, it swings much easier. It is well balanced unlike my old hammer and I think this is what makes it much better. You’re wrist isn’t compensating for all the weight at the end of a conventional hammer. I can’t machine swinging a steel hammer all day like you pros. I’ve had experience with titanium before and it is a magical metal. My titanium bicycle is light AF and it absorbs vibrations from the road, unlike my old steel bike. The difference in feeling is not nuanced but obvious and pronounced. The same goes for this hammer. Now, to my point. LISTEN TO THIS GUY. Especially if you’re young and starting in a trade that swings a hammer. Do EVERYTHING to protect your joints and your body. Heck, even as a DIY person get one. I wish I had found this hammer long time ago when I was young. I’m still relatively (feel) young at 50+, I can still do and want to do lots of physical things. You will too. But you can’t do anything if your joints are shot! Search for the best protection for your trade, buy it, then use it everyday. Take a loan out if you have to...seriously. Spread out over 20+ years, the cost of a hammer like this is negligible. Also, Ignore the people making fun because you’re wearing PPE. The people not taking precautions will be unable to work for long while you’ll be able to keep going for much, much longer. Trust me when I say this, you do not want mobility problems when you’re old. Great review on this hammer!
While being in renovations, I Certainly don't swing my hammer all day like a framer, but man am I ever glad I put down my estwing. Had it for almost two years and never have looked back. Feel a huge difference in my arm
About 18 years ago my wrist and elbow were done from swinging a worm drive, hammer ,and nail gun. These hammers changed my life. I have a 14 oz straight wood handle framer and a 10oz for trim. I find myself using the 10oz for everything. I had a workmate judge me and said it was like pounding a nail with a wiffle ball bat, he swung a 32oz Cali. I wonder how his arm feels today.
Have a TB II. Best hammer I've owned! After 29 years swinging a variety of hammers I can say, unequivocally, it's made using a hammer a pleasure again. My arm has damage from years of use, this makes it possible to keep working with comfort and safety.
But it's a sissy hammer! My estwing will hit harder and I can swing it faster! Why would you spend that kind of money on a hammer!... All joking aside, these hammers are excellent tools and are nice to work with. Some people that are too cheap to invest in good tools do get annoying though...
Since I switched to a titanium hammer I can't use a steel hammer anymore, it's incredible how much difference the metal and design can make to such s simply task. Someone who takes their tools seriously, takes their job seriously 🔨🔨👍👍
Carpenter for 35 yrs, these lighter more expensive hammers are worth every penny, it’s part of my ppe along with hearing protection (that’s now a bit to late lol) and knee pads (that’s also a bit to late lol)... when the older guys tell the younger ones to get ear and knee protection- listen to them; does anyone else hear that damn high pitch whine ? Lol
I've swung a 16 oz, heavy, thick af, wood axe handle with a triple layer steel tie wire+ hockey tape top handle saver for about 8 years... Just ordered a TB3 about a week ago, anxious to try it.
I did the vibration test on a concrete floor with a stiletto and a 22oz estwing and both hammers felt the same! Hit a piece of metal with those like a stake, a piece of rebar or a nail and you can feel the difference bigtime.
@@maxnovakovics2568 ehh its whatever. People spend $300 or even more sometimes on things like alcohol, hookers, clothes, shoes and dont even bat an eye. No i dont agree with the price but being thats its titanium AND from a smaller company, price makes sense lol
Ive owned 2 tibone hammers. One a 3 and the other a 2. The tibone 3 lasted me less than 2 years before one claw snapped. Cant be replaced. First one i owned the handle broke at the bottom after 3 years which wasnt replaceable either. Apart from that they are excellent hammers.i donuse the hammer 6 days a week. However as construction worker who works in commercial buildings ill be getting the martinez from now on. Brother has owned one for 2 years every single day and it has nothing wrong with it.
Not everyone needs one but they are nice. If you do want to spend money one a good hammer, just not almost 300 you can get the wood handle 14oz for less than half the price
I’ve used both and gotta say the Stiletto is my preference because of the nail puller. Although similar in design, the Martinez’ isn’t open on the other side, so you can’t grab the 2nd duplex head of a nail, and regrabbing the 1st head is much more difficult. Also, I like being able to spin the hammer around to achieve better leverage depending on where I’m pulling the nails out from as space is often restricted. I am primarily stripping forms in these instances, working in commercial.
I swung a ti bone2 for two years, then bought a Martinez m1! Both are great hammers but haven't picked back up my ti bone since. The m1 hits so much harder!
thats because the head is heavier & made of steel. so it requires more energy to drive it being that its top heavy. its like swinging a 26zo wood handle... no weight in the handle... because its all in the head. nail above your head for a week and let me know how your body feels. if youre swinging below your waste.. sure the Martinez is great.. but the TB3 is in my opinion the best. ive owned a tb2, an m1 and sold that m1 for the tb3 and havent looked back
Personal preference. I’ve swung both and the Martinez definitely swings heavier. It’s not much, but it is noticeable. The lighter swing is why I spent the money in the first place, so I prefer the Stiletto.
Martinez hits harder at the cost of it being heavier and less balanced. The stiletto is balanced throughout while the Martinez feels like a brick on the top of it.
Glad you like your stiletto. The over all weight is the same so overhead strikes culmulatively similar. It’s just the balance. You get used to the difference. Too bad you didn’t give the Martinez a chance.
Everyone on our crew has one cause we hand drive our framing still, just shoot the plywood. I enjoy it much more then shooting cause you don't have top worry about blow out or miss firing or relying on a air powered tool. Great vid rob
What kind of company do you work for? Seems like a lot of wasted time hand nailing everything. Are you just doing prefab and hand nailing the walls together?
@@bolerdweller I’m a carpenter but not a framer. Framing crews usually build the walls on the ground and then stand the walls up. When I frame walls on the ground I prefer to hand nail, it’s easier or the back and pretty much just as fast.
@@SweetStat that's a big no for me lol. Frame walls on the floor sure but hand nailing isnt nearly as fast as using an air nailer. Try nailing wall backer together, flipping the plate nailing studs and building openings next to a framer with a gun and there wont be any comparison. Nail laminated beams together by hand, hundreds of nails and I'm sure you'd grab a spiker
I have had my framing stiletto for 20 years straight claw and hickory axe shaped handle, and it is the balls super light weight and makes a great impact. Will never go back to steel.
I do siding with this hammer and its awesome i know they have smaller version of it but we tend to do some framing from time to time like last summer we built a garage and this hammer is really awesome even on siding you can drive nails quick and easy with no pain i can do a hole wall of siding and my arm is not even tired
TB3 and M1 are worth it if you are framing! Your future self will thank you for taking care of those elbows and wrists. I started cheep got beat up and now enjoy the benefits of having an option. Maybe it costs you 300 bucks but it could make you a milly over time!
These stiletto hammers are designed for concrete usage the pocket in the head is designed to be used on drop-heads shorings and catheads for EFCO forms, has a built-in stake puller and the hole on the back can be used for bending pencil rod on footing forms, you really notice the recoil reduction when hammering metal form hardware all day
Thanks for pointing this out I never knew those functions were there can I know from your experience how has the hammer held up I been worried about striking wrecking bars and cats paws and steel stakes in remodeling thanks
Nice looking hammer! Will have to definitely consider it when my wooden handled all Ti stiletto is finally beat to a pulp. Love stiletto have a few of there old school axe heads in my collection. Great review as always!
Anyone have a link to the 7/32 hex but to change the face? Idk if it was supposed to come with one but mine didnt ☹️ and the longest screw drive still hits the claw, my allen keys are 1/8 short of reaching!!!
TI bone 2 saved my elbow when i switched to concrete forms. Banging nails , steel pins and clamps all day. The only complaint was the rotating face that is supposedly fixed now
Hi Rob, what is the actual total weight when u put the whole hammer on your electric kitchen scales ? My 20 oz goat claw estwing ( most common in nz ) weighs 803 grams ( 28.3 ounces )
I know I’m a bit late. My TB3 weights 836 grams according to my scale. Keep in mind that this is a big framing hammer. It’s more comparable to a 28oz estwing. You’d prob want to look at the mini 14.
Dana Hirtle we own the Martinez’s however the stilettos have their advantage. Their a little lighter. Okay that’s about it and forget about trying to change their heads. We couldn’t get it to come off.
@@danahirtle6539 That is one huge selling point about the Martinez is the ability to change heads. I went with the m4 and got a m1 head when im doing framing work.
Just started formwork but did residential construction for years and just switched to a 16 oz Hickory handle Stiletto and holy shit man, feels like a feather. Of course im sure the handle may start to give down the road but great investment. And half the cost of the titanium!
I have a þ 2 , a t3 and a 14 oz titanium wood handle . The thing that surprised me most was that the checkered face on the titanium stayed sharp a long time
Ive always preferred my old school stanley anti-vibe hammers over other hammers, including stilettos. I find the striking face to low on the hammer body causing me to hit the top of the hammer on stuff while trying to nail in tight areas. The anti-vibe lets me direct my nail strikes with way more precision then the others I’ve tried. Plus its one of the few hammers I’ve used that doesn’t kill my arm after a day of swinging.
100% the Tibone2 is great and all but loose in the but end of the handle and head is offset now so the nail puller is not aligned so useless and the magnet is gone anyway. These problems are a dealbreaker to me and I wouldn’t have bought another Stiletto if they hadn’t been addressed in the Tibone 3. At the price these hammers sell they have to be impeccable in functionality and durability.
I swing a 19 oz wood handle Vaughan. I’m not saying it’s as good as a stiletto but it’s the most ergonomic choice I can make for my budget right now. My next upgrade will probably be a 14 oz wood handle stiletto for like $80
below the waste line... martinez.. overall.. stiletto. the martinez weighs more because of its steel head. ive owned both and went back to the tb3 because of how light it is when i need to swing above my head or other awkward spots
it's impossible to get the head of too replace. I've been using the ti bone 3 you a year and need to replace the head. I had the 2 for 3 years before it was stolen and the head was still good
I've been swinging an Estwing 24 oz for 20 yrs, wrist pain is now a daily annoyance. These look tempting but I can't get my head around the cost, I guess I'm paying the cost of a wrist injury so maybe a no brainer.
Hi Robert I like this video and everything you say about not using sterl hammers but have you looked in to Martinez tools and his hammers its mark Martinez the guy who had the tiebone
Love mine but it’s time to change out the waffle face, and I can’t get the damn thing off, tried heat, wd40, breaker bar, I’m at a. Loss idk maybe someone on here can help?
Have been using Stilettos every day for a decade. Purchased my first M1 from Martinez a few months ago. My take is that the Martinez is far superior when it comes to striking and driving. The Stiletto is way better to remove nails ( Side puller is thinner to grasp the head and the hammer is longer, thus more leverage.) When I take the Stiletto back, I feel like i am striking with more force that I should and that the nails just don't drive in as easily. Also, after a few years, your claws are done. With the Martinez, you can change both the head and the claws at the same time. The grip can also be replaced. No need to go through the hassle of sending it back to Stiletto and waiting. Last but not least. Martinez is all made in the U.S.A. Can't say the same about Stiletto products. Cough * China. Switch to Martinez. You won't regret it. My fellow framers did not either.
@@PosiXMosh I think if you are hard on your hammers it’s a definite upgrade because you can change grips and heads. Feel wise it is a bit more heavy in the head for sure however vibration is still minimized like the tibone. “Upgrade” might be the wrong term as you mentioned, but for me, I will say it is.
I used to get like a tennis elbow, the first time i went to the doctor and he told me to tal a month off and let it heal?? I learnt to use hammer in left hand and alternated between left amd right but since nail guns i haven't had much trouble,. Yes im still using 24oz steel hammer but mot as much. I cant justify spending $433AUD on a hammer.
I was making 13 in hour. When i bought tbone2..then the handle broke this year..send it to milwaukee..4fix..they gave me tbone3 for 100 dollars..so win win..
@@PosiXMosh the 1 Piece Dewalt 12oz will break or bend if pulling nails? And it's lighter? Pls confirm as I don't have a store nearby to try the weight out. Thanks
@@oilwings I apologize. I just checked and the dewalt hammer I was thinking of was the “mig” 14 oz steel hammer. I bent it and the claw was not up to snuff for framing or demo. I’m not familiar with the 12 oz dewalt framing hammer, though I suspect you may be referring to a finish hammer at that weight. If you are going to be doing any framing, get a 20-ish oz vaughn or estwing framing hammer with a straight claw and waffle face with a fiberglass handle. It will serve you well for years, and it has the heft to move material or nails without being so heavy that it’ll wear you out before lunch. You may decide you want a heavier hammer (make sure you have good mechanics if you go the heavy route) or one of these trick titanium hammers (I have the stilletto tb-ii and vaughn ti-tech and like them both... but they’re expensive and have their own weaknesses).
Enjoy your posts. Some people will spend hundreds of dollars on fly rods, reels, golf clubs, etc... Then balk at $200. on something they make a living with.
I use pneumatic and cordless tools for 99.9% of nails and my $30 Estwing can do everything hammer supposed to do. If you have to sink nails by hand all day there is something wrong with your job setup
"Swinging a htammer all day long"? Have you ever spent months and years on new work using the old classic 20 or 22 oz Stiletto courigated head wooden handle hammer? You want to save you body, but are advocating metal handled hammer as the ultimate?
pros and con list--- PROS --- lighter, solid one piece handle, faster swing,straight claw, impression of money or you know what you are doing, magnet holder ,good looks,cool name, replaceable head CONS --$$$$- lose it, steal me target. ,don't have to feed kids the week u buy it! lose head, be easy /careful n remove n nails (breaks), lighter? handle gets lose, magnet disappears
I managed to win one of these through stilettos #mystilettostory last spring. I had their 14 ounce wooden handled hammer for 3 years before that. The new tibone 3's claws are super fragile, bent mine after about 4 months of use, I'm not the only person with this problem either. The old 14 ounce and tibone2 must have had better titanium because I've beat the shit out of mine and I've seen other people do the same. Definitely not worth the money in my opinion, glad I got one for free but I would definitely go for the 14 ounce if I had to buy it again
No point in using a titanium hammer. If anything you want a heavier hammer for more control and efficiency. Titanium is not as durable or as tough as steel either. A wooden handle is always going to be best as well.
Martinez hammers arnt better, he just made more options. And a Martinez head is mounted at a angle to the handle making for a weird angle to hit square, vs a stiletto is square to the handle. Was talking with guys on our crew and that came up, glad I talked with them about it before buying one. Will be going with a stiletto now
I have a Martinez m1. I like that it has a replaceable head. If I ever wear it out I can replace the head, although I doubt that day will come. The orientation of the head too the handle isn't an issue too me at all. I have read in reviews people complaining of the claws breaking on stilletos. You will be happy with either hammer though. Titanium hammers are the way too go, very satisfying too use 👍
TB3 sucks ass bring back the TB2 PLEASE.... TB2 it worlds better and have alot more uses.. with the old TB2 the side holes allowed for pulling 3ft metal stakes out of the ground with ease... the tb3 they shunk the side hole size and it no longer can be used to pull steaks
Paintless dent repair hammers reach up to $300 for titanium head and carbon fiber handles. May sound crazy but when it gets swung 1000’s of times a day, it’s worth every penny.
I’m an active DIYer, not a pro. I’m currently rebuilding a deck by myself. It was taking me a long time hammering 4” twist nails, longer than i thought it should. So I looked into getting a new heavier hammer. Shortly after making my decision to get a new hammer, I started experiencing shooting pains in my wrist. So I researched, found this hammer and bought it without even swinging it once. When I got it, I could tell right away, even though it weighed the same as my old hammer at 15oz, it swings much easier. It is well balanced unlike my old hammer and I think this is what makes it much better. You’re wrist isn’t compensating for all the weight at the end of a conventional hammer. I can’t machine swinging a steel hammer all day like you pros. I’ve had experience with titanium before and it is a magical metal. My titanium bicycle is light AF and it absorbs vibrations from the road, unlike my old steel bike. The difference in feeling is not nuanced but obvious and pronounced. The same goes for this hammer.
Now, to my point. LISTEN TO THIS GUY. Especially if you’re young and starting in a trade that swings a hammer. Do EVERYTHING to protect your joints and your body. Heck, even as a DIY person get one. I wish I had found this hammer long time ago when I was young. I’m still relatively (feel) young at 50+, I can still do and want to do lots of physical things. You will too. But you can’t do anything if your joints are shot! Search for the best protection for your trade, buy it, then use it everyday. Take a loan out if you have to...seriously. Spread out over 20+ years, the cost of a hammer like this is negligible. Also, Ignore the people making fun because you’re wearing PPE. The people not taking precautions will be unable to work for long while you’ll be able to keep going for much, much longer. Trust me when I say this, you do not want mobility problems when you’re old.
Great review on this hammer!
While being in renovations, I Certainly don't swing my hammer all day like a framer, but man am I ever glad I put down my estwing. Had it for almost two years and never have looked back. Feel a huge difference in my arm
I have estwong big blue 25 oz
About 18 years ago my wrist and elbow were done from swinging a worm drive, hammer ,and nail gun. These hammers changed my life. I have a 14 oz straight wood handle framer and a 10oz for trim. I find myself using the 10oz for everything. I had a workmate judge me and said it was like pounding a nail with a wiffle ball bat, he swung a 32oz Cali. I wonder how his arm feels today.
Have a TB II. Best hammer I've owned! After 29 years swinging a variety of hammers I can say, unequivocally, it's made using a hammer a pleasure again. My arm has damage from years of use, this makes it possible to keep working with comfort and safety.
But it's a sissy hammer! My estwing will hit harder and I can swing it faster! Why would you spend that kind of money on a hammer!...
All joking aside, these hammers are excellent tools and are nice to work with. Some people that are too cheap to invest in good tools do get annoying though...
Since I switched to a titanium hammer I can't use a steel hammer anymore, it's incredible how much difference the metal and design can make to such s simply task. Someone who takes their tools seriously, takes their job seriously 🔨🔨👍👍
Carpenter for 35 yrs, these lighter more expensive hammers are worth every penny, it’s part of my ppe along with hearing protection (that’s now a bit to late lol) and knee pads (that’s also a bit to late lol)... when the older guys tell the younger ones to get ear and knee protection- listen to them; does anyone else hear that damn high pitch whine ? Lol
I’m 28 and hear it
Riley Todd I’m 15 and I hear it 😂
I've swung a 16 oz, heavy, thick af, wood axe handle with a triple layer steel tie wire+ hockey tape top handle saver for about 8 years... Just ordered a TB3 about a week ago, anxious to try it.
Not just great for framing, i do concrete form work and i love it!!! Use to be a fan if the heavier hammers but not anymore!! Love it
the deeper magnet nail pocket works great n duplex nails
I did the vibration test on a concrete floor with a stiletto and a 22oz estwing and both hammers felt the same! Hit a piece of metal with those like a stake, a piece of rebar or a nail and you can feel the difference bigtime.
I always say it's a 300 dollar hammer it better be worth it
@@maxnovakovics2568 ehh its whatever. People spend $300 or even more sometimes on things like alcohol, hookers, clothes, shoes and dont even bat an eye.
No i dont agree with the price but being thats its titanium AND from a smaller company, price makes sense lol
Ive owned 2 tibone hammers. One a 3 and the other a 2. The tibone 3 lasted me less than 2 years before one claw snapped. Cant be replaced. First one i owned the handle broke at the bottom after 3 years which wasnt replaceable either. Apart from that they are excellent hammers.i donuse the hammer 6 days a week. However as construction worker who works in commercial buildings ill be getting the martinez from now on. Brother has owned one for 2 years every single day and it has nothing wrong with it.
Love the Ti-Bone; I’m a home gamer though so opted for the 14oz hickory handle. Great hammer - don’t mind spending $100 for a lifetime investment.
What the fuck is a home gamer?
@@kickyourfaceandlaugh607he play at home with his hammer. 😂
I'm just a garage guy. I sure don't need it, but man I really like these videos. Good information.
TrooperJoe73 every man needs this hammer. It’ll make driving 10x easier
Josh Fischer I thought you meant driving a car at first haha
whocantexplain I thought you said garbage at first, so it was supposed to be a joke lmao. guess I should read more carefully next time
Not everyone needs one but they are nice. If you do want to spend money one a good hammer, just not almost 300 you can get the wood handle 14oz for less than half the price
I highly suggest taking a look at the Martinez M1.
I’ve used both and gotta say the Stiletto is my preference because of the nail puller. Although similar in design, the Martinez’ isn’t open on the other side, so you can’t grab the 2nd duplex head of a nail, and regrabbing the 1st head is much more difficult. Also, I like being able to spin the hammer around to achieve better leverage depending on where I’m pulling the nails out from as space is often restricted. I am primarily stripping forms in these instances, working in commercial.
I swung a ti bone2 for two years, then bought a Martinez m1! Both are great hammers but haven't picked back up my ti bone since. The m1 hits so much harder!
I agree still have my tb2 that is 8 years old been swinging the m1 for 6 months now and love it
thats because the head is heavier & made of steel. so it requires more energy to drive it being that its top heavy. its like swinging a 26zo wood handle... no weight in the handle... because its all in the head. nail above your head for a week and let me know how your body feels. if youre swinging below your waste.. sure the Martinez is great.. but the TB3 is in my opinion the best. ive owned a tb2, an m1 and sold that m1 for the tb3 and havent looked back
Personal preference. I’ve swung both and the Martinez definitely swings heavier. It’s not much, but it is noticeable. The lighter swing is why I spent the money in the first place, so I prefer the Stiletto.
Martinez hits harder at the cost of it being heavier and less balanced. The stiletto is balanced throughout while the Martinez feels like a brick on the top of it.
Glad you like your stiletto. The over all weight is the same so overhead strikes culmulatively similar. It’s just the balance. You get used to the difference. Too bad you didn’t give the Martinez a chance.
Everyone on our crew has one cause we hand drive our framing still, just shoot the plywood. I enjoy it much more then shooting cause you don't have top worry about blow out or miss firing or relying on a air powered tool. Great vid rob
Tyler Sineath wow that’s a lot of hard work man.
What kind of company do you work for? Seems like a lot of wasted time hand nailing everything. Are you just doing prefab and hand nailing the walls together?
My boss it's just old school we do full size custom homes 12 thousand square feet
@@bolerdweller I’m a carpenter but not a framer. Framing crews usually build the walls on the ground and then stand the walls up. When I frame walls on the ground I prefer to hand nail, it’s easier or the back and pretty much just as fast.
@@SweetStat that's a big no for me lol. Frame walls on the floor sure but hand nailing isnt nearly as fast as using an air nailer. Try nailing wall backer together, flipping the plate nailing studs and building openings next to a framer with a gun and there wont be any comparison. Nail laminated beams together by hand, hundreds of nails and I'm sure you'd grab a spiker
Thank you for the video mate! I recently bought it and after two days of using it, I realized that was the best decision ever!
All you saif its 100% true i have this hammmer since day one and i cant live wihtout it
I have had my framing stiletto for 20 years straight claw and hickory axe shaped handle, and it is the balls super light weight and makes a great impact. Will never go back to steel.
I didn't even know this Hammer came out. Thank you for posting this video.
... you are talking so nice about this hammer I may have one when Stiletto will sale one in UK probably in a couple of years.
I do siding with this hammer and its awesome i know they have smaller version of it but we tend to do some framing from time to time like last summer we built a garage and this hammer is really awesome even on siding you can drive nails quick and easy with no pain i can do a hole wall of siding and my arm is not even tired
TB3 and M1 are worth it if you are framing! Your future self will thank you for taking care of those elbows and wrists. I started cheep got beat up and now enjoy the benefits of having an option. Maybe it costs you 300 bucks but it could make you a milly over time!
These stiletto hammers are designed for concrete usage the pocket in the head is designed to be used on drop-heads shorings and catheads for EFCO forms, has a built-in stake puller and the hole on the back can be used for bending pencil rod on footing forms, you really notice the recoil reduction when hammering metal form hardware all day
Thanks for pointing this out I never knew those functions were there can I know from your experience how has the hammer held up I been worried about striking wrecking bars and cats paws and steel stakes in remodeling thanks
Just ordered mine after saving up for it. Tired of swinging 20 oz Milwaukee steel hammer. Going to save your elbow/wrist/shoulder in the long run.
Nice looking hammer! Will have to definitely consider it when my wooden handled all Ti stiletto is finally beat to a pulp. Love stiletto have a few of there old school axe heads in my collection. Great review as always!
Anyone have a link to the 7/32 hex but to change the face? Idk if it was supposed to come with one but mine didnt ☹️ and the longest screw drive still hits the claw, my allen keys are 1/8 short of reaching!!!
My man just called "bullshit"!!! I'm a new homeowner diy guy in the making. I might not need this hammer but oh man I want one!!
TI bone 2 saved my elbow when i switched to concrete forms. Banging nails , steel pins and clamps all day. The only complaint was the rotating face that is supposedly fixed now
They ship the new ones with lock tight
I have both a TI2 and a TI3, and I like the TI3 much better. The handle seems to me to be a bit slimmer, and fits my hand better.
Hi Rob, what is the actual total weight when u put the whole hammer on your electric kitchen scales ?
My 20 oz goat claw estwing ( most common in nz ) weighs 803 grams ( 28.3 ounces )
I know I’m a bit late. My TB3 weights 836 grams according to my scale. Keep in mind that this is a big framing hammer. It’s more comparable to a 28oz estwing. You’d prob want to look at the mini 14.
I love the stiletto hammer but the Martinez hammer blows it outa the water. You should do a review on the Martinez hammer
Will do
Can’t wait to think what you think of there hammer gota try the M1 handle and the m4 finish head.
Dana Hirtle we own the Martinez’s however the stilettos have their advantage. Their a little lighter. Okay that’s about it and forget about trying to change their heads. We couldn’t get it to come off.
Confident Home Solutions I could not get my head off my Stiletto either
@@danahirtle6539 That is one huge selling point about the Martinez is the ability to change heads. I went with the m4 and got a m1 head when im doing framing work.
Just started formwork but did residential construction for years and just switched to a 16 oz Hickory handle Stiletto and holy shit man, feels like a feather. Of course im sure the handle may start to give down the road but great investment. And half the cost of the titanium!
I have a þ 2 , a t3 and a 14 oz titanium wood handle . The thing that surprised me most was that the checkered face on the titanium stayed sharp a long time
Ive always preferred my old school stanley anti-vibe hammers over other hammers, including stilettos. I find the striking face to low on the hammer body causing me to hit the top of the hammer on stuff while trying to nail in tight areas. The anti-vibe lets me direct my nail strikes with way more precision then the others I’ve tried. Plus its one of the few hammers I’ve used that doesn’t kill my arm after a day of swinging.
Cheers from the other concord (California)! I'm picking this hammer up tomorrow to try it out.
Question: Given the two changes, would you recommend retiring your TiBone 2 in favor of the TiBone 3?
100% the Tibone2 is great and all but loose in the but end of the handle and head is offset now so the nail puller is not aligned so useless and the magnet is gone anyway.
These problems are a dealbreaker to me and I wouldn’t have bought another Stiletto if they hadn’t been addressed in the Tibone 3.
At the price these hammers sell they have to be impeccable in functionality and durability.
I had other ideas for this paycheck
I use the tb2 all day every day and my elbows are still fucked and I wake up with dead arms every night. That's from working with your hands
I swing a 19 oz wood handle Vaughan. I’m not saying it’s as good as a stiletto but it’s the most ergonomic choice I can make for my budget right now. My next upgrade will probably be a 14 oz wood handle stiletto for like $80
i have the martinez hammer m4 and love it!
I hear theyre great
My elbows are almost toast. I have to get me one of them. Thanks man
I have the t-bone and Martinez M1 ,never use the stiletto Martinez hammer just feels miles better in the hand
"I call bullshit" Well said and on point!
How do you like the Martinez hammers?
Stiletto vs Martinez?
below the waste line... martinez.. overall.. stiletto. the martinez weighs more because of its steel head. ive owned both and went back to the tb3 because of how light it is when i need to swing above my head or other awkward spots
Stiletto is more balanced and lighter. Martinez is only nice because you can replace the head and stuff but it feels more like a 22oz
it's impossible to get the head of too replace. I've been using the ti bone 3 you a year and need to replace the head. I had the 2 for 3 years before it was stolen and the head was still good
Ive heard someone else say this too that you cant remove it
I would be interested in a titanium beater
I've been swinging an Estwing 24 oz for 20 yrs, wrist pain is now a daily annoyance. These look tempting but I can't get my head around the cost, I guess I'm paying the cost of a wrist injury so maybe a no brainer.
How is this hammer holding up compared to the ti bone II?
Hi Robert I like this video and everything you say about not using sterl hammers but have you looked in to Martinez tools and his hammers its mark Martinez the guy who had the tiebone
stiletto's are nice but the Martinez hammers are fare superior in my book.
Love mine but it’s time to change out the waffle face, and I can’t get the damn thing off, tried heat, wd40, breaker bar, I’m at a. Loss idk maybe someone on here can help?
ever figure it out?
Anyone knows where to get a grip replacement?
What this be a good hammer for formwork?
the non turning head would be so nice! i use my 14 mini for scaffolding and the head always turns
Have you tried some Loctite?
The head still spins,not as much but it still does!
Have been using Stilettos every day for a decade. Purchased my first M1 from Martinez a few months ago. My take is that the Martinez is far superior when it comes to striking and driving. The Stiletto is way better to remove nails ( Side puller is thinner to grasp the head and the hammer is longer, thus more leverage.) When I take the Stiletto back, I feel like i am striking with more force that I should and that the nails just don't drive in as easily. Also, after a few years, your claws are done. With the Martinez, you can change both the head and the claws at the same time. The grip can also be replaced. No need to go through the hassle of sending it back to Stiletto and waiting. Last but not least. Martinez is all made in the U.S.A. Can't say the same about Stiletto products. Cough * China. Switch to Martinez. You won't regret it. My fellow framers did not either.
Martinez is too top heavy and unbalanced. my as well just swing a 22oz estwing and call it a day
Precio d ese martillo. Y donde lo puedo comprar.
I have my TB2 14 going on,gee, 10 years maybe? Might be time for an upgrade.
It’s not an upgrade.
@@PosiXMosh had it now for a couple months and I like it.
@@kds471 is it an upgrade over the tbii though?
@@PosiXMosh I think if you are hard on your hammers it’s a definite upgrade because you can change grips and heads. Feel wise it is a bit more heavy in the head for sure however vibration is still minimized like the tibone. “Upgrade” might be the wrong term as you mentioned, but for me, I will say it is.
I used to get like a tennis elbow, the first time i went to the doctor and he told me to tal a month off and let it heal?? I learnt to use hammer in left hand and alternated between left amd right but since nail guns i haven't had much trouble,. Yes im still using 24oz steel hammer but mot as much. I cant justify spending $433AUD on a hammer.
I was making 13 in hour. When i bought tbone2..then the handle broke this year..send it to milwaukee..4fix..they gave me tbone3 for 100 dollars..so win win..
Sorry to hear that
vaughan dalluge is the only hammer worthwhile
is this Stiletto 15 oz lighter or heavier than the Dewalt 12 oz. hammer?
Heavier. That dealt will break or bend on you if you are using it to pull nail or wrangle beams in to place.
@@PosiXMosh the 1 Piece Dewalt 12oz will break or bend if pulling nails? And it's lighter? Pls confirm as I don't have a store nearby to try the weight out. Thanks
@@oilwings I apologize. I just checked and the dewalt hammer I was thinking of was the “mig” 14 oz steel hammer. I bent it and the claw was not up to snuff for framing or demo. I’m not familiar with the 12 oz dewalt framing hammer, though I suspect you may be referring to a finish hammer at that weight.
If you are going to be doing any framing, get a 20-ish oz vaughn or estwing framing hammer with a straight claw and waffle face with a fiberglass handle. It will serve you well for years, and it has the heft to move material or nails without being so heavy that it’ll wear you out before lunch.
You may decide you want a heavier hammer (make sure you have good mechanics if you go the heavy route) or one of these trick titanium hammers (I have the stilletto tb-ii and vaughn ti-tech and like them both... but they’re expensive and have their own weaknesses).
@@oilwings the 12oz dewalt will be lighter...
That is a very Cool hammer , but 225 dollars for a hammer. Nope !!!!
Enjoy your posts. Some people will spend hundreds of dollars on fly rods, reels, golf clubs, etc... Then balk at $200. on something they make a living with.
I use pneumatic and cordless tools for 99.9% of nails and my $30 Estwing can do everything hammer supposed to do.
If you have to sink nails by hand all day there is something wrong with your job setup
Is it better than a Martinez m1?
Have not tried Martinez yet
I ordered two stilettos III and returned them. Also ordered two Martinez’s and we’ve kept them. We got smooth face on ours. We our primary remodelers.
are you todd fratzel now? "general contractor". great vid. i have my tb2, from 2013. woohoo.
Did I use his lower third tag????
@@ConcordCarpenter i have no idea what that means!!
@@MrTooTechnical Did I use his name tag instead of mine>
@@ConcordCarpenter watch the vid? ummmm.
dave daved guess I missed it... long day on the Jobsite, LOL Blurring eyes
How about a hammer head to head video?
we did one awhile back
"Swinging a htammer all day long"? Have you ever spent months and years on new work using the old classic 20 or 22 oz Stiletto courigated head wooden handle hammer? You want to save you body, but are advocating metal handled hammer as the ultimate?
Didn't mention anything about fixing the grip
Ps why did it say you were Todd Fratzel?
huh - edit error used the wrong tag
Price was probably upgraded
pros and con list--- PROS --- lighter, solid one piece handle, faster swing,straight claw, impression of money or you know what you are doing, magnet holder ,good looks,cool name, replaceable head
CONS --$$$$- lose it, steal me target. ,don't have to feed kids the week u buy it! lose head, be easy /careful n remove n nails (breaks), lighter? handle gets lose, magnet disappears
I'd rather use screws.
Note: For framing. Nails are Not stronger (shear, pull out, and tensile) than RSS structural screws.
I managed to win one of these through stilettos #mystilettostory last spring. I had their 14 ounce wooden handled hammer for 3 years before that. The new tibone 3's claws are super fragile, bent mine after about 4 months of use, I'm not the only person with this problem either. The old 14 ounce and tibone2 must have had better titanium because I've beat the shit out of mine and I've seen other people do the same. Definitely not worth the money in my opinion, glad I got one for free but I would definitely go for the 14 ounce if I had to buy it again
I don't like my wrist, elbow or shoulder so I stick with a steel hammer.
The claws still break on ya. The M1 can replace the entire head.
Worth every freakin Penny. If you are a Real Carpenter, How long does it take to earn $229. ~~ ??. & it will last years
Very nice hammer but certainly not good enough for the price ,,love my steel lots more
Gotta say the fit up of the steel face and handle looks like hell.My Ti-Bone II looks better
No point in using a titanium hammer. If anything you want a heavier hammer for more control and efficiency. Titanium is not as durable or as tough as steel either. A wooden handle is always going to be best as well.
You sound dumb as fuck
In my opinion Martinez hammers dethroned stiletto in the matter two years
Martinez hammers arnt better, he just made more options. And a Martinez head is mounted at a angle to the handle making for a weird angle to hit square, vs a stiletto is square to the handle. Was talking with guys on our crew and that came up, glad I talked with them about it before buying one. Will be going with a stiletto now
I have a Martinez m1. I like that it has a replaceable head. If I ever wear it out I can replace the head, although I doubt that day will come. The orientation of the head too the handle isn't an issue too me at all.
I have read in reviews people complaining of the claws breaking on stilletos.
You will be happy with either hammer though. Titanium hammers are the way too go, very satisfying too use 👍
@@n8_the_carpenter816 the slanted face really does make a difference you do get more of the head on the nail.
guessing 6:29 was a typo :D
Great guess
229 Dollar for a hammer ? Jesus.
Still prefer my M1
Made in the USA . I thought they were now made in China .
We don't even have titanium hammers in turkey ..
Just buy Martinez
I hear its nice
Harley Campbell ,we did though😀
Go buy a Martinez hammer if you want a great American Made hammer
Could they not ground the steel head flush with the rest it looks amateurish 😂
The handle crap on it.
230 Dollar?titanium bla bla 😂 buy a picard 790 🇩🇪
Nice no money hihihihi
TB3 sucks ass bring back the TB2 PLEASE.... TB2 it worlds better and have alot more uses.. with the old TB2 the side holes allowed for pulling 3ft metal stakes out of the ground with ease... the tb3 they shunk the side hole size and it no longer can be used to pull steaks
Thanks for commenting
T-bone , ty-bone doesn’t sound right
Say Titanium out loud.
GuitarWithJamie what’s a Ty-bone though ?
Hrsplit Hr Fair
@@clam741 it’s ti bone. TITANIUM. T bone sounds stupid and it’s not even how you say it