The 6 Best Electrician's Hammers

This wiki has been updated 27 times since it was first published in February of 2017. Electrician's hammers may look like their conventional carpenter counterparts, but they have a few key differences that make them particularly suited to the job. From their longer noses to their straight claws to their well-insulated handles that protect against electrical shocks, any of these options will help you get your work done quicker, safer and more efficiently. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 27 times since it was first published in February of 2017. Electrician's hammers may look like their conventional carpenter counterparts, but they have a few key differences that make them particularly suited to the job. From their longer noses to their straight claws to their well-insulated handles that protect against electrical shocks, any of these options will help you get your work done quicker, safer and more efficiently. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Klein Tools 807-18

Continuing the same basic design that the company popularized in the late 1800s, the Klein Tools 807-18 (about $39) is a classic model that will get the job done and then some. Its winning feature is an extra-long nose that makes it perfect for installing gang boxes.

Wood neck covered in a plastic alloy
Very well balanced
Narrow face gets into tight spaces

2. Greenlee 0156-11

The lightweight Greenlee 0156-11 (about $30) incorporates a cushioned grip and a flared handle end that results in an extremely comfortable option that can be used all day without leaving your hand blistered or calloused, the way some cheaper tools can.

Large claw for fixture removal
Meets asme specifications
Bright green coloring

3. Ideal Industries Drop-Forged

The Ideal Industries Drop-Forged (appx. $31) is a sleek, well-balanced tool with a tempered steel head that makes pounding nails easy. You don't have to worry about damage as you bang away, either, since its vapor-blasted tip resists chipping.

Perforated grip
Long straight claws
Rubber handle feels a little loose

4. Estwing E3-16S

Made in the USA since the 1920s, the Estwing E3-16S (around $21) is actually one piece of solid steel, meaning there's no chance of the head coming loose from the neck, as is sometimes the case with others. The straight rip claw can pull nails out in tight corners.

Available in multiple sizes
Affordable price
Makes an unusual pinging noise

5. Vaughan E18F

With an eighteen-ounce head for efficient nail driving and a slip-resistant rubber grip for control, the Vaughan E18F (about $33) is an effective tool. The handle is made of tough fiberglass, with a hollow core that helps it absorb jarring vibrations.

Designed for professionals
Manufactured in usa
On the heavy side

6. Estwing E16S

With a genuine leather grip and fully polished head and face, the Estwing E16S (appx. $30) may be too beautiful to ever use. It is, though, fully equipped to tackle even the most intensive projects, meeting all ASME quality and design specifications.

16- and 20-ounce options
One-piece steel construction
Nose is a little wide

Last updated by Tina Morna Freitas

Tina Morna Freitas is a writer who lives in Chicago with her family and three cats. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a minor in English, and has built a freelance career over the years in writing and digital marketing. Her passions for cooking, decorating and home improvement contribute to her extensive knowledge of all things kitchen and home goods. In addition, her 20 years as a parent inform her expertise in the endless stream of toys and equipment that inevitably takes over the homes of most parents. She also enjoys gardening, making and sipping margaritas, and aspires to be a crazy cat lady once all the children are grown.

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