This type of hammer is generally best for light-duty residential work, as the curved claw is less practical for the heavy-duty ripping and prying commonly required on job sites. Rip claws are ...

A slightly curved rip claw head works for demolition tasks like prying up floorboards. Shop on Amazon Shop on Amazon If you prefer the feel of a wooden hammer handle, try the low-cost Estwing ...

It’s not even close. It actually hurts to admit this, because I feel like I’m betraying my trusty 20-ounce Estwing rip-claw hammer, which has been at my side through each of those 25 years ...