Striking & Prying

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Product links open an Amazon.ca search and carry our affiliate tag - it costs you nothing extra, and we get nothing unless you buy.
A steel head with a smooth striking face on one end and a curved, split claw on the other, on a wood, fibreglass or steel handle. A 16-ounce head is the general-purpose weight; 20 ounces for heavier nailing. A slightly convex face drives nails flush without marring the wood around them.
Buying tip
A 16-20oz smooth-face claw hammer covers most work. Swing a few - balance matters more than brand.