This item is Vaughan & Bushnell D016 Octagon Hickory Hammer. Used for Handtools & Tool Organizers, Hammers. The product is manufactured in United States. Fully polished head with octagon face and neck. Top quality white, full octagon hickory handle. Triple wedged and epoxy sealed eye. Smooth face. 13" length, head weighs 16 oz.
I love American made products and this one is no exception. This was a gift for my son in law and he thinks it's a great replacement for the broken one he had (it was NOT made in the USA).
There are many cheap hammers made in China (Pakistani?) on the market. Vaughan is not only made in the United States, it is qualitatively superior to others. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for!
This hammer is perfectly balanced and very comfortable to hold. Ideal for everyday projects and light carpentry or carpentry work. It's also very durable, the same one I've had for 20 years. However, it is not designed for framing or heavy carpentry work. I've tried framing it in my shed and it's too light for that. One of the finest 16oz hammers ever made.
Nothing beats the original. My father was a carpenter and my first hammer was one of these. I'm glad I can still get this quality. Do yourself a favor and buy one, you won't want anything else.
I've been buying and shipping tools to union members since the 1980's. This is the hammer we sent. This is the best hammer! The balance between head and grip is perfect. The hickory handle has eight sides that are precisely tailored to your hand for a comfortable and secure fit. I've gifted several of these to friends and family including one for my daughter for her tool box. I've had mine for about 30 years and it's still the best hammer ever. (By the way, I just bought a 16oz Vaughn 99β¦
I've been using this hammer for over 20 years and it's still the best hammer I've seen on the market. It has a well balanced head that cannot be stolen cheaply like most modern hammers. The handle and head are just as durable today as they were 20 years ago. My two 16 ounce Vaughan hammers will one day be donated to someone who understands quality tools and how to care for them. I've noticed these hammers are getting harder and harder to find in stores. It seems to me that most people want wild