VaughanBall Pein Hammer, 16 oz, Hickory handle, American high carbon steel, TC016, VN15530

Great build quality and comfortable to grip with a nice 4oz head weight that was well balanced. It was well made and worth the price.

Whenever possible, I try to buy American - with the proviso that the quality is there. Recently I needed to buy and replace metal working hammers - two ball pein in different sizes, cross pein, and a heavy mallet. (Sometimes these are called blacksmith, machinist or engineer hammers - all mean the same thing in this context). I had ordered an 8oz Craftsman hoping to match a vintage hammer I had restored, but truly the quality was really lacking. Without disparaging other brands, let's say I looked at pretty much everything made in the USA but had forgotten about Vaughan. The quality available was so poor, I turned to German options like Gedore or Stahwille, but they were 3x more expensive. Then I remembered this company, and have since purchased several hammers. Vaughan is now my first choice go-to for most types of hammers. Kudos to them for standing tall on quality!Specifically, the heads are forged with the correct hardness for each type. Particularly the ball heads are just that: spherically shaped. Cheaper hammers have a non-spherical shape, and anyone who really does metal work or restoration knows this is really important. They are professionally finished including any grinding, deburring, sanding and polishing - as well as their signature blue paint and a final coat of clear finish - I'd guess shellac. This greatly reduces any risk of rusting. The handles are top quality tight and straight grained hickory and correctly fitted to the head. Everything is balanced, and they are a pleasure to use!

Can beat it. Literally 😂Had the whole set in my shop but a friend used my smallest one to beat his Toyotas u-joints out of frustration. Well the force he used dimpled the head of my hammer. It held up but the dimples were bugging me so I replaced it.Love the brand, made in the USA, sturdy and feels great in the hand.

I have a small ballpeen hammer that was given to me by my father. He had it since he was a young man making the hammer close to 100 years old. There is no way to identify the maker as all markings have long worn off but it has served me well. This is my go-to hammer for picture hanging and other light projects. Unfortunately, the handle cracked years ago and is held together with a hose clamp and some very good tape. My desire to protect this family heirloom drove me to replace it with a Vaughan hammer. I know it will serve me well and likely will serve several generations of my family.On a side note: I saw several complaints from people about the stickers and plastic wrap on the handle. The plastic wrap only needs to be cut slightly at the edge and peeled off - it comes off cleanly and there is no adhesive. The Vaughan promo adhesive label and the safety label that warns against ingestion or other uses the hammer was not intended for both peel off with a minimal amount of care. The adhesive residue can easily be removed with WD-40 and a shop rag. WD-40 is great for removing all types of adhesives and adds a special something when used as a non-stick coating when cooking eggs (I am joking about the eggs).

Vaughan usa made hammer. It hams things

Slow arrival, but I think they are worth the weight

This Vaughn 16 oz ball peen hammer is such a good value for quality of tool you receive. First of all, it’s made in the good ol’ US of A. I was surprised at the nice packaging it came in. I’ve ordered many other tools that cost much more and didn’t come in such a nice box. The hickory handle is smooth and perfectly shaped with no cracks. It seems to have a much lighter coating of varnish than other brands I have seen. That makes it easier to remove before I oil the handle. I think I’m going to use flaxseed oil on this one. It takes longer to dry, but it will penetrate deeper into the wood. I know that Vaughn makes the Craftsman version of this hammer, but this handle looks a little smoother with no cracks or deep spots in the grain. All the Craftsman hammers I looked at had some deep spots in the grain that could possibly develop into cracks over time if not well cared for. I was going to buy the Craftsman just for the easy return warranty, but it costs about 30% more and the lifetime warranty may not mean much if Sears doesn’t pull through their bankruptcy problem. I went with the cheaper option and am pleasantly surprised that it looks nicer than the more expensive Craftsman. Very pleased with my purchase.

I like Vaughan products. They are not the absolute best quality but they may be the best quality for the money. They make many USA made products and the prices are fair. The quality is exactly what I expected for a good price.