The Estwing Ultra Series 19oz Rip Claw Framing Hammer Leather E19S is forged at Estwing’s Rockford, Illinois facility. Solid steel one-piece construction (head and handle forged from a single piece of steel, no joint to break), genuine leather grip stacked from individual washers, and the polished mirror face that lets the hammer slide cleanly off a striking surface.
Used by carpenters, framers, masons, geologists, and prospectors. Estwing is the American hammer standard for working professionals — the brand you buy once and pass to your kid. Backed by Estwing’s lifetime warranty.
Estwing has been forging American hammers in Rockford, Illinois since 1923. Solid steel one-piece construction (head and handle forged from a single piece of steel), genuine leather or Shock Reduction Grip handles, and the iconic blue-finish striking tools used by carpenters, framers, masons, and geologists.






