Handle Hammer
Information about Hammers
I remember my Dad telling a story of when he was a young apprentice carpenter and was taught one of life’s valuable lessons. He was busy nailing something together and, as was his habit, was choked up quite a bit on the hammer as this seemed to provide more control of his swing. His boss calmly walked over, grabbed the hammer out of his hand and proceeded to cut the handle in half. Lesson learned.
Obviously, had he been using a metal-handled tool rather than one made of wood this lesson would have been tougher to demonstrate but, hey, they make saws that will cut metal too. The point is, the tool was rendered useless for the day and had to be repaired with the fitting of a new handle before it was useable again. After that, Dad learned how to swing a hammer properly and this eventually increased his speed and power.
Tools are something that, if well made are usually going to be fairly expensive to buy but if not well made are basically worthless. No one who uses a tool frequently is going to want it to be some substandard replica of the ‘real’ thing. Poorly made, cheap tools are difficult to work with, frustrating and dangerous. Their only redeeming quality is that they’re cheap to buy but here, the term ‘you get what you pay for’ holds true in more ways than one.
Hammers come in numerous designs and fulfill any number of functions. The best hammers are still made in the U.S.A. and Estwing Hammers are a perfect example. Their patented innovations in design and proprietary shock reduction grip produce, perhaps, the most ergonomic hammers made.
Another top-quality manufacturer producing the best of the best is Stiletto. Stiletto Hammers are 45% lighter than typical tools of the same size and yet, even with this weight difference they still provide an equal striking force. And, because they’re constructed of titanium, they produce 10 times less recoil shock than a normal hammer.
This recoil shock is no small thing if your job involves swinging a hammer all day. Carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow are common complaints among hammer-swinging tradesmen or craftsmen and these hammers significantly reduce the cause of these problems. They are undeniably the best there is.
I like the saying, “Good things ain’t cheap and cheap things ain’t good.” With hand tools, cheap isn’t only worse… it’s useless. Need a good hammer? Now you know where to go!
About the Author
Bob Proctorbeen writing articles since 2006 and is anexpert on estwing hammer, however he also likes to write about stiletto hammer
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DeWalt D25213K 1 Inch D Handle Three Mode SDS Hammer $151.49 |
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5 Pc Mechanic’s Ball Pein Peen Hammer W/Handles New Unbreakable HD Construction $49.49 |
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STEELEX #D2671 8 OZ. CROSS PEIN HAMMER W/HICKORY HANDLE $7.95 |
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Saw 16 Oz Smooth Face Claw Hammer Metal Handle S16C $23.64 |
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Saw 16 Oz Claw Hammer Fiberglass Handle FG16C $25.50 |
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Saw 16 Oz Ripping Hammer Fiberglass Handle FG16S $25.50 |
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6 Lb Double Face Sledge Hammer 36in. Handle 1197400 $35.94 |
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Stanley Hand Tools 16 Oz Professional Ball Pein Hammer Wood Handle 54-016 $31.46 |
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Saw Claw Hammer Hi-Visibility Fiberglass Handle HG16C $23.75 |
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Stanley Hand Tools 5 Oz 3-.75in. Head Magnetic Tack Hammer Wood Handle 54-304 $23.54 |
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Stanley Hand Tools 13 Oz 13in. Curved Claw Nail Hammer Wood Handle 51-713 $21.41 |
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Union Tools 30588 20-lb Double face Sledge Hammer, 36-in Handle $65.03 |
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2 CLAW HAMMERS 16 OZ HAMMER ONE POUND TOOLS FIBER GLASS HANDLE FREE SHIPPING $14.19 |
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NUPLA CB-135 1-3/8″ Soft Face Fiberglass Handle Hammer no faces $4.95 |
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NEW Stanley Tools 51-613 Wood-Handled Nail Hammer (7 oz $9.66 |
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New 24 Packs of 8 Oz Wood Handled Hammer 12 Inch $31.96 |
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New 36 Packs of High Quality Tool Brown and Grey Metal Hammers w/ Wooden Handle $41.14 |
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New 18 Packs of High Quality Tool Brown and Grey Metal Hammers w/ Wooden Handle $25.68 |
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DeWALT DWHT51410 Straight Hickory Handle Checkered Framing Hammer – 17 oz $19.99 |
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DeWALT DWHT51411L Axe Hickory Handle Smooth Framing Hammer – 17 oz $19.99 |
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DeWALT DWHT51418 Axe Hickory Handle Checkered Framing Hammer – 17 oz $19.99 |
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Estwing 20-ounce Straight Claw Leather Handle Carpentry Framing Hammer NEW $41.95 |
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SPENCER 21oz AXE HANDLE SERRATED FACE HAMMER $25.00 |
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SPENCER 25oz AXE HANDLE SERRATED FACE HAMMER $25.00 |
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SPENCER 21oz STRAIGHT HANDLE SMOOTH FACE HAMMER $25.00 |
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SPENCER 21oz STRAIGHT HANDLE SERRATED FACE HAMMER $25.00 |
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Milwaukee 2604-20 M18 Fuel Brushless Hammer – Drill Brand New with side handle $111.99 |
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Jackson Tools 12 Double Face Sledge Hammer w/Fiberglass Handle $46.59 |
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Stiletto Ti16Mc 16 Oz. Titanium Curved Handle Hammer $105.13 |
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Stiletto Stlhdl-S Straight Hickory Hammer Handle $13.46 |
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Hammer + Screwdriver Handle Slotted Philips Tips Pliers $16.63 |
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NEW ESTWING #1016C 16oz STRAIGHT CLAW HAMMER 12″ WOOD HANDLE SMOOTH FACE $18.00 |
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3 Lb. Head, Double Face Sledge Hammer, 16″ Handle Wilto $12.95 |
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NEIKO 16 OUNCE BRICKLAYER HAMMER HICKORY HANDLE – NEW – IN STOCK – FAST SHIPPING $12.99 |
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NEIKO 7 OUNCE TACK HAMMER HICKORY HANDLE – BRAND NEW – IN STOCK – FAST SHIPPING $11.80 |
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NEIKO 14 OUNCE SHINGLING HAMMER/ROOFING HATCHET HICKORY HANDLE – NEW – IN STOCK $18.99 |
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NEIKO 24 OUNCE SHINGLING HAMMER/ROOFING HATCHET HICKORY HANDLE – NEW – IN STOCK $22.99 |
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NEIKO 12 OUNCE DRYWALL HATCHET HAMMER HICKORY HANDLE – BRAND NEW – IN STOCK $16.99 |
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OCTAGON CLAW HAMMER HANDLES PICK SIZE 12″~16″ VINTAGE $6.99 |
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OCTAGON CLAW HAMMER HANDLES PICK SIZE 12″~16″ VINTAGE $6.99 |
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OCTAGON CLAW HAMMER HANDLES PICK SIZE 12″~16″ VINTAGE $6.99 |
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OCTAGON CLAW HAMMER HANDLES PICK SIZE 12″~16″ VINTAGE $6.99 |
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SNAP ON 56 OZ ONCE DEAD BLOW HAMMER HBFE56 1550g Green Handle Hand Tool HBFE $61.85 |
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SNAP ON 48 OZ ONCE DEAD BLOW HAMMER HBFE48 1350g Green Handle Hand Tool HBFE $46.79 |
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SNAP ON 32 OZ ONCE DEAD BLOW HAMMER HBFE32 900g Green Handle Hand Tool HBFE 32oz $43.11 |
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SNAP ON 24 OZ ONCE DEAD BLOW HAMMER HBFE24 650g Green Handle Hand Tool HBFE 24oz $37.99 |
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*EXCELLENT* MILWAUKEE M18 18V 1/2″ 2604-20 FUEL HAMMER-DRILL WITH SIDE HANDLE $56.90 |
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VINTAGE HAMMER POSSIBLY BRICKLAYER OR MASONARY HAS UNION (SOMETHING) ON HANDLE $10.59 |
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Makita HR2455X 1-Inch D-Handle Rotary Hammer Drill–No Reserve $47.79 |
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New 54 Packs of High Quality Tool Brown and Grey Metal Hammers w/ Wooden Handle $53.64 |
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New 72 Packs of High Quality Tool Brown and Grey Metal Hammers w/ Wooden Handle $68.67 |
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Martin Tools 162FG Shrinking Hammer w Fiberglass Handle $50.91 |
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Nonslip Handle Plastic Rubber Faced Hammer Wire Jewelry Tool $14.89 |
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13 Inch Hammer ~ Wood Handle **NEW** $9.99 |
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Fiberglass Hammer Handle – Nupla – K1 – Lifetime Warranty $1.99 |
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stiletto TI14MC 14 oz Titanium “Titan” Framer Hammer (Milled Face-Curved Handle) $107.49 |
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HAMMER WITH WOODEN HANDLE $11.00 |
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WOOD HANDLE HAMMERS 11.5″ 10oz $1.10 |
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NEW ESTWING #1016C 16oz STRAIGHT CLAW HAMMER 12″ WOOD HANDLE SMOOTH FACE MADE US $24.99 |
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Stanley 16 Oz. Fiberglass Handle Rubber Grip Hammer #51-110 Made In USA $10.99 |
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Sixteen Pound Sledge Hammer – fiberglass handle – 34” overall – PICK UP ONLY $40.00 |
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Makita HR2455X 1-Inch D-Handle Rotary Hammer Drill $169.99 |
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15″ Long Handled Ball Peen Hammer $14.99 |
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11.8″ Long Antiskid Handle Black Hard Rubber Mallet Hammer $21.14 |
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Wilton Tools Unbreakable Handle 8 lb. Head, 36″ BASH Sledge Hammer 20836 $122.50 |
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Wilton Tools Unbreakable Handle 12 lb. Head, 36″ BASH Sledge Hammer 21236 $167.50 |
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stiletto TI12MC 12oz Titanium Remodeler Framer Hammer Milled Face-Curved Handle $93.98 |
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Hardware Rusty Hand Tool HAMMER Modified Hockey Stick Handle Vintage $7.19 |
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Hardware Rusty Hand Tool HAMMER Small Lightweight 10 oz Rubber Handle Vintage $2.69 |
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Lot of 3 Heavy Blacksmith Hammer Wood Tool Handles 18″ $11.90 |
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NEW 16 Oz RIP Hammer Shock absorbing Fiberglass Handle NO Crack NO Splinter $9.99 |
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Pro Source 16oz Claw Hammer Item# BL3888 Fully Polished Steel Head Handle $4.50 |
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NEW 16 Oz. Rip Hammer with Fiberglass Handle $7.49 |
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Vintage Ball Hammer 2lbs with Handle $9.99 $9.99 |
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16 1/2” Hickory Framing Hammer Handle NEW MADE IN USA $5.99 |
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10-PK 16-1/2” Hickory Hammer Handle NEW MADE IN USA $29.99 |
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16-1/2” Hickory Hammer Handle NEW MADE IN USA $5.99 |
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Bosch 11255VSR BULLDOG Xtreme 1-Inch SDS-plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer $55.00 |
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Bostitch 16 oz Large Face Rip Claw Smooth Hammer with Straight Handle $29.00 |
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Bostitch 20 oz Large Face Rip Claw Smooth Hammer with Straight Handle $34.00 |
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Wiha 80230 1-1/2 Inch by 21 Ounce Dead Blow Hammer with Cushioned Grip Handle $46.21 |
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STANLEY / WOOD-HANDLED (HICKORY) 16 OZ CLAW HAMMER / HIGH-CARBON STEEL HEAD $5.99 |
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Wilton 20 lb. BASH Sledge Hammer with 36-in Unbreakable Handle 22036 NEW $159.99 |
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16 Oz. BALANCED PROFESSIONAL CLAW HAMMER W/ YELLOW FIBERGLASS HANDLE RUBBER GRIP $14.99 |
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Jackson Tools 6 lb Double Face Sledge Hammer 16″ Hickory Handle $24.97 |
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16 Oz. BALANCED PROFESSIONAL CLAW HAMMER W/ GRAPHITE CORE HANDLE RUBBER GRIP NIP $29.99 |
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STANLEY 16 oz. Ball Pien Hammer – Graphite Handle – NEW $15.00 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR600 QUALITY USA MADE 6# LB HICKORY HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER TOOL $21.99 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR600FG QUALITY USA MADE 6# LB FIBERGLASS HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER $27.95 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR800 QUALITY USA MADE 8# LB HICKORY HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER $22.99 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR800FG QUALITY USA MADE 8# LB FIBERGLASS HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER $29.99 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR1000 QUALITY USA MADE 10# LB HICKORY HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER $29.99 |
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NEW COUNCIL TOOL PR1000FG QUALITY USA MADE 10#LB FIBERGLASS HANDLE SLEDGE HAMMER $36.99 |
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2 POUND BRASS HAMMER GENUINE HICKORY WOOD HANDLE SOLID HEAD NON-SPARK / MARRING $39.99 |
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Dead On DS24C 24oz Milled Face 19″ Curved Hickory Handle Hammer $37.78 |
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Two Hammers,Ball and claw ,Wood Handles,Very Good condition . USED $8.00 |
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SK Hand Tool SKT-8542 3 lb. Cross Peen Hammer with Hickory Handle $41.56 |
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SK Hand Tool SKT-8516 16oz. Ball Peen Hammer with Fiberglass Handle $44.63 |
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SK Hand Tool SKT-8524 24oz. Ball Peen Hammer with Fiberglass Handle $52.46 |
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SK Hand Tool SKT-8532 32oz. Ball Peen Hammer with Fiberglass Handle $56.41 |
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OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer $11.77 If you’re fond of thin cutlets or like your meat tender as butter, this meat tenderizer is the tool for the job–it’s got a flat side for pounding and a textured side for tenderizing. This hammerlike gadget features one-piece aluminum construction for strength and durability. The large, comfortable handle is made of brushed stainless steel with rubber fins for comfort and will remain cool to the t… |
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Shun Premier Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch $119.95 Shun Premier Chef’s 8 Inches… |
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14 inch Carbon Steel Hand Hammered Wok (incl. wok ring) $22.95 While most woks in the U.S. today are made using sophisticated machinery, many woks in China are still crafted by the traditional hand-hammered method. Metal handles. Comes with wok ring…. |
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SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F01T Tactical Tomahawk, Black $24.75 The original Vietnam Tomahawk, SOG’s F01T-N Tactical Tomahawk is the latest incarnation of one of history’s most unusual weapons. This versatile piece of equipment handles a number of tasks including excavation, operations breaching, obstacle removal, and extraction, which makes the F01T-N an ideal tool for military and service personnel..caption {font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif… |
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Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel $9.56 Designed with an easy push-button slide mechanism, the Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel is a must-have for outdoor excursions and around-the-house chores. Versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use, the Gorge includes a nylon drawstring bag and features a telescoping joint on the handle for folding down to a perfectly portable and compact size.22-41578 Gorge Folding ShovelAt a Glance:Compact, portab… |
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Apollo Precision Tools DT0773N1 135-Piece Household Pink Tool Kit $35.99 The Apollo Precision Tools DT0773N1 135-Piece Household Pink Tool Kit is a fun, versatile array of tools for small household projects. Featuring a charming pink color scheme and a rugged carrying case, this tidy, multipurpose kit is ideal for a wide variety of general household projects. Tools in the kit, including a steel claw hammer, a utility knife, an adjustable wrench and pliers amongst other… |
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Rookies Vs. The Road $1.99 … |
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Razorba Back Hair Shaver $26.88 The Razorba is the convenient, do it yourself, painless and embarrassment free solution to back hair removal. The Razorba is the patented razor handle wand that holds your favorite razor, ergonomically designed and tested by men with back hair. It solves the problem of back hair by letting you shave at your convenience. It works with any standard razors (not included). It’s quick and easy to … |
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Riester Diagnostic Set, Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope heads with C-handle with Vacuum light 2.7V, econom#2050 $142.00 “World-renowned, affordable 2.7 V full diagnostic set with standard illumination. Set includes an otoscope (4 x magnification), May ophthalmoscope, nasal speculum, bent arm illuminator, two laryngeal mirrors, tongue blade holder, handle, and replacement bulb. Comes in a locking hard-shell storage case.”… |
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Razorba War Hammer Back Hair Shaver $54.99 The Razorba is the convenient, do it yourself, painless and embarrassment free solution to back hair removal. The Razorba is the patented razor handle wand that holds your favorite razor, ergonomically designed and tested by men with back hair. It solves the problem of back hair by letting you shave at your convenience. It works with any standard razors (not included). It’s quick and easy to … |
August 1st, 2006 in
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