Comments on: Vintage Estwing Hammer

By: Eileen

Eileen — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:57:35 +0000

We have a Estwing Hammer 16 oz. bent claw ; it is stamped 3-7-52. Is that the date it was made and what is one that old worth?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 29 May 2011 04:24:04 +0000

forging dies seam to have date changed regularly. when the tool is forged the date in raised form is struck in the side of the i beam handle .problem being this is under the leather or ”nylon” grip
brad

By: Sebastian Kaufmann

Sebastian Kaufmann — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:18:56 +0000

Hi Bacca,

Do you know how old the hammer is? The one pictured is about 30 – 40 years old and it isn’t not worth a lot. But of course, the older a tool gets the more expensive it gets as well. And they have been making these hammers for a long time.

Please feel free to email me an image and I’ll give you my best guess.

Sebastian

By: BACCA

BACCA — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:50:17 +0000

we just got the exact same hammer from an antique shop. We plan on using it for its purpose, but is it worth something? I just recently discovered that there is a story behind these hammers and tools. I would love to know more!

By: Paula du Luc

Paula du Luc — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:46:05 +0000

Iwould like top buy a Estwing vintage hammer, can you help?

By: Sebastian Kaufmann

Sebastian Kaufmann — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:54:57 +0000

Hello Paula, I buy all my vintage tools at flea markets – this is also where i bought this Estwing hammer. You may also want to try ebay. I also know of several websites that specialize in selling vintage tools:
- http://www.wktools.com
- http://www.antique-used-tools.com
- http://www.roseantiquetools.com

But I haven’t used any of these so I couldn’t recommend one over the other. Good luck!

Sebastian

By: Paula du Luc

Paula du Luc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:16:15 +0000

nice hammer,where can i buy a old used ESTWING HAMMER,REGARDS Paula.

By: joshua kepler

joshua kepler — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:19:04 +0000

I recently found this exact era hammer at the Goodwill in St.Paul MN…..it was laying there in the tool bin with a $2.99 price tag on it….almost if the hammer had found me, I was instantly attracted to it. Recognizing it’s class, superior craftsmanship and authenticity I knew I had to buy it. (as if there was any doubt)..then after bringing it home I decided to research it a little , leading me to your page.
Glad to see I’m not the only super handyman tool geek out there.

By: Vaughn Wascovich

Vaughn Wascovich — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:42:31 +0000

One of the interesting delights of growing older, is a sketchy memory…so when I saw the Estwing hammer, I thought, gee, I have to comment about my hatchet… then I see that I already have. Yes, I will send a pic or two of my Estwing. In the time since my previous post, I did manage to buy several hammers- though I have plenty- but wanted some of the Estwings after a very disappointing trip to home Depot.