We talked about a new Harbor Freight titanium hammer the other day, and a couple of readers expressed a preference for its style, featuring a Ti head and wood handle.
I woke up today to an email tipping me off that Home Depot has lowered the price of the competing Stiletto hammer, as part of a deal of day.
Today only, 10/17/24, you can buy the Stiletto TI14MC hammer, with titanium and curved axe-style hickory wood handle, for $59.
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Stiletto says that this hammer has 45% less weight but “hits like steel.” It features a checkered face, straight rip claw, and is said to have greater recoil shock absorption compared to a steel hammer.
- 1.5″ strike face diameter
- 14oz milled face titanium head
- Magnetic nail starter
- Axe-style handle is replaceable, made from USA-sourced hickory
Sale Price: $59
Price Elsewhere: $85 and up
Note: Stiletto says that it has an 18″ curved handle but an overall length of 16″. I’m guessing the handle is 16″, and overall length 18″.
The smooth face version, model TI14SC, is also on sale, for $74.97.
Both hammers are on sale today only. Home Depot’s deals of the day end at 3am ET 10/18/24 unless supplies sell out sooner.
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So, Harbor Freight just launched a milled face hammer at $59.99, and today’s deal of the day features the Stiletto milled face hammer at $59 and smooth face version at $75. hmm…
Thank you Jason for the heads-up about the deal!!
Nathan
I mean at that price I might get one just to have one
Nathan
Bumped the screen too fast
I hate saying I’d get one just to have one but it would get used just not that often.
Mike S
I have the big 14oz, I want the small 10oz now – I wish that one wasn’t 2x the price of the 14oz…
Alexk
Reading this post while drinking coffee gave me G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).
Over the last few years the price of various hammers in HD seems to be close to $35. The hammer in my day to day bag is a Husky that I’m pretty sure was bought around ten years ago Christmas time for $10…for two.
I don’t work as a framer, but sometimes help frame out a room, so never bought a framing or milled face hammer.
Is a milled face good for mixed use? Just did a small siding project using siding nails. It would be nice to have a lighter hammer. My Husky works fine, but I don’t get the added enjoyment that having something “nicer” gives me. My daily work carry knife is a $20 Milwaukee which works fine, but doesn’t make me happy like my Benchmade. I’m going to look at the Stiletto and see how it feels. Might be a nice pre birthday gift to myself. The problem with G.A.S. is, there are so many ways to rationalize to oneself.
Steve
It just shows you are a thinking man Alex. A gomer would just say, “hey, a knife is a knife, and one is as good as another”, but a thinking man knows that’s not true. My Benchmade makes me happy, and it cuts. A knock-off doesn’t do that. Rationalize on friend.
Stuart
Milled face hammers are generally used for rough framing and remodeling work, or things like concrete framework. You’ll want a smooth face hammer for a lot of finish work.
If in doubt, visualize what the checkered strike face will do to trim or other work you might use finish nails on.
You only live once. If spending more time, money, or both on a particular tool brings you a little extra joy, go for it.
JR Ramos
You don’t need a milled face…but if you’re working fast for your paycheck it can help a little. Trim, deck boards, siding, etc…you won’t be able to sink flush without leaving marks unless you finish with a punch/nail set (and that will be tough on the checkering). Not all pros use milled face, either, but it’s by far the most common choice. Some people “break in” their checkering on concrete or a light touch at the grinder, too.
JimM
If you do framing and don’t already own a Ti hammer, get one before you need carpal tunnel surgery. I used to swing a very macho 28oz hammer and have paid the price at the surgeon’s. The Ti hammer, while not a impressive, drives just as well and with a lot less fatigue and, later on, as much pain. Also, that’s nearly a pound less hanging off of your tool bags.
The little magnet in the head is great when you have to reach out to drive a nail and can’t get both hands out there. It’s saved a lot of trips up and down a ladder and that translates to money real fast.
OldDominionDIYer
Just ordered one! Thanks for the tip Stuart! I got it with an additional 10% off so only $53! I guess we need to thank HF as well!
Farkleberry
I would be surprised if this sale isn’t related to the HF introduction. Gotta love competition.
I really like to pick out wood handles in person, hoping I can find one with halfway decent grain orientation and minimal runout.
Wood is not a homogenous material.
Julian Tracy
Funny thing is, I went right to HD’s site, put the hammer in my cart, then browsed the other deals of the day and within 2-3 min, went back to check out and it was sold out. Apparently, HD doesn’t give you a 5-10min “hold” on the product while you shop…
Stuart
Home Depot has free shipping on most deals of the day items – I also learned the hard way to take advantage of this.
Few retailers have inventory reserve capabilities.
Maybe we’ll see a repeat deal – we’ve got 2 months of promos and regular flash sales ahead of us.
Eric R Knight
The one day I didn’t check. Serves me right I suppose
Ray
I’ve used a stiletto for years. I had shoulder problems and the lighter hammer was the answer. I thought that Ti was really hard, evidently its not, the milled face goes away pretty fast in use.