Stiletto TBM14RSC TiBone Mini-14 ounce Replaceable Smooth Face Hammer with a Curved 16" Titanium Handle

I bought this hammer 2 years ago. I was shopping for a new hammer because of pain in my arm (tennis elbow) which could eventually turn into carpal tunnel. I'd already went from Estwing to Stanley Antivibe, but problem persisted. Wooden handle not an option for me because I pry and demolish often. So I bit the bullet and paid the big bucks.Best decision I ever made. The difference it made on my arm was amazing. I turned into a Stiletto preacher, lauding it to anyone who would listen because I was so grateful. I'm no longer afraid of my hammer.Of course there are other benefits. It's super tough. Normally I sharpen the tines on my hammer a few times a year. It was well over a year before I noticed significant wear in the titanium. Replacable steel face is solid and shows no sign of loosening. The rubber grip is similarly durable. I love the side nail puller. I can pull spikes way faster than the guy next to me with a crow bar. You can't use the nails again, but who wants to. And it never rusts.I wish Stiletto offered more than a one year warranty, but I doubt regular use could ever break this one.And it is, of course, noticably lighter. I love passing it to people who've never held one before and see the look on their faces. They think it's going to feel like a maul, and instead it's a featherweight. I don't think it really drives just as fast as a 22 or 24oz hammer, but when it's this light, what does a couple extra hits matter. And it feels much more comfortable in the tool pouch.It is expensive, but in my mind, worth it. The only funny thing was the packaging. I bought from Amazon, and the hammer got shipped in a three foot long box. The look on the border gaurds face was priceless when I brought it into Canada. "That's a hammer!" I think he was wondering what I needed such a long hammer for.

I absolutely LOVE this hammer!! I do all sorts of carpentry projects and I love hammers. I have a 16oz Delluge trim hammer, a 20 oz Delluge decking hammer, and bought this Mini 14 about a month ago. This hammer is now my go to hammer. I just got done with a Hardi Siding job and it performed flawlessly. Now, I'm trimming out a house and guess what hammer is riding around in the tool box? The 16 oz trim hammer. This Hammer is indestructible, and that side pulling upgrade has spoiled me. I was pulling out 16d galvanized nails with ease on the siding job, now, I'm pulling out finish nails of all sizes with the claw and the side puller, yeah, I make mistakes. I love hickory, but we all know you have to baby the handle. Not so with this hammer, no worries. Also, the magnetic nail set has been a great upgrade as well. Another neat aspect, if you drop a nail, just bend over slightly with the magnet on the hammer and it snaps it right up. Hey, I'm 47 and don't like to bend down as much as I used to. The only thing I dislike about the hammer is the rubber hammer hangs a little on the hammer loop from time to time, and its hard to know when I can drop it because the rubber is silent when I hit the loop. The hickory makes that distinct sound when the end hits the loop and you can drop it right away. I'm still getting used to dropping the Stilleto it the holster. I have had to pick it up a time or two.

Although this is an expensive hammer, it has been great so far. I'm a renovation carpenter so I couldn't get a Dalluge (full titanium head) because I use my hammer to hit wrecking bars and other hardened steel things. So, the stiletto tibone it is. It is quite a bit lighter than my 20oz Estwing and the reduction in vibration is noticeable on first swing.I have problems with my elbow a doctor told me it's similar to tennis elbow and I haven't had any problems with it so far but I haven't done any serious framing yet.This is a great hammer it is very expensive but it is worth it if you use your hammer for a living.Update:So far I haven't had any problems with the face coming loose.I've done some serious demolition and a little framing now, I love this hammer. If I was still using my estwing I would be waking up in the middle of the night tonight because my elbow would be hurting. I will sleep like a baby tonight. My elbow does still hurt a little but it is manageable.I now say if you use your hammer for a living, buy a titanium hammer now, don't wait for health problems.

Awesome hammer. So light effortless to swing with plenty of power. Something slightly loose in the handle end but doesn’t affect performance. Nail puller is awesome feature too.

Outstanding hammer! If you swing steel all day, knock it off, your elbow will thank you! I always laughed at people spending that much dough on a hammer, now I know why! It's a big nut up front, but worth every penny!

Quite expensive for a hammer but good for arm and shoulder.

Have not used it yet but don’t let the “mini” confuse you, this is a bigger hammer than the one I currently use. Also, having mini 14 on your hammer is definitely not something I care for especially if full size, regardless can’t wait to use it and will update my review after.

I bought this to replace the 12 oz stiletto i lost.( expensive loss ) real nice and I think that might have even improved the balance even more.