Review on Fiskars Crafts Precision Hammer - Model 132400 1001 by Chris Palmer

I would hope the world is a Fiskars hammer, although it won't soften the blow, at least you'll know you're being driven by one most of the ones i have seen are well balanced new hammers -age. Sometimes designs change for no reason, and at first I didn't really understand the motivation behind the departures from what should be an ancient design of the ubiquitous, even pink toolbox, a striking device. The balance point isn't that different from a typical wooden-handled hammer, but I can say that the biggest advantage of a sturdy plastic (or fiberglass) handle is that it provides a good buffer zone in case you miss your target. It's even much stronger than the rest of the grip, so survivability with an off-target hit or two is greatly improved. The rubberized underside of the grip also extends the full length of the front, providing a good grip for tight tuning conditions, while the top of the plastic is milled flat for a unique look. I thought it might be for better park balance, but it's really only marginally better compared to the other hammers in my tool bag. But like the whole block, it's odd enough (in a good way) to stand out, especially with the almost signature Fiskars orange. (I finally got a look at it - yes, really Dutch!) It feels great, is well balanced and feels comfortable enough in the hand to make it a top choice. I'm waiting to try heavier models where the differences are much more obvious to the user.