Demolish material, form metal, and drive punches, chisels, and masonry drills. For demolition work, choose a hammer with a face that's harder than your workpiece. Longer and heavier hammers deliver greater impact.

20" and longer hammers can be swung with both hands to deliver a more powerful strike than shorter hammers.

Brass faces are suitable for striking steel, iron, and stone.

Hickory handles resist vibration. Steel handles are stronger than wooden handles but have less vibration resistance.

Textured and ribbed grips provide slip resistance.