09-04-2024, 10:33 PM
Why on Earth would someone shell out $265 for a hammer?
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hammer/
After months of new testing for our guide to the best hammers, we now recommend a $265 one among our favorites. Yep, you read that right.
Why? In short, as senior staff writer and tool expert Doug Mahoney puts it: “It’s very cool.”
It’s made of titanium, which is much lighter than steel. Plus, titanium transfers far more of your swinging power into the nail head—and far less up into your elbow and shoulder. So the end result is a hammer that is considerably lighter, but at the same time, considerably more effective—all with less wear and tear on your body.
Is this worth spending nearly $300? If you swing a hammer often enough, the unique benefits of this general-purpose tool might just make the purchase worth it. It’s clearly not a tool for everyone, but it’s a unique and excellent experience for those willing to invest—or those who simply like the idea of owning a very fancy hammer.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hammer/
After months of new testing for our guide to the best hammers, we now recommend a $265 one among our favorites. Yep, you read that right.
Why? In short, as senior staff writer and tool expert Doug Mahoney puts it: “It’s very cool.”
It’s made of titanium, which is much lighter than steel. Plus, titanium transfers far more of your swinging power into the nail head—and far less up into your elbow and shoulder. So the end result is a hammer that is considerably lighter, but at the same time, considerably more effective—all with less wear and tear on your body.
Is this worth spending nearly $300? If you swing a hammer often enough, the unique benefits of this general-purpose tool might just make the purchase worth it. It’s clearly not a tool for everyone, but it’s a unique and excellent experience for those willing to invest—or those who simply like the idea of owning a very fancy hammer.
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