I have considered a Stilleto hammer for my finish carpentry company, the tool dealer in my area steered me away form the brand, the owner broke a tooth pounding a framing nail. The warranty was voided because he used the hammer, another used the teeth to pull a nail broke them off, again the warranty was voided due to miss use, should of used the side pull feature instead try to get you to buy a Martinez. the warranty covers the hammer with no fault within reason usage. Thanks for the video.
Dude I love my m1 martinez hammer, I do concrete forms, and gotta say it's been a hell of an improvement over the hammers I was rocking before, I was using 22 oz hammers from steel to fiber glass handles and the martinez to me has such a great handle, the weight of the hammer is no different then the heavy hammer I was using, my hits are harder and I love that nail puller on the side, and the hammer is way lighter then what I was using
depending on how you grind it, you can take tempering out of the steel, and change the grain structure. especially where it is thin. if it is cold ground, or manually filed, this won't happen. just a thought
Part of the reason it drives nails better, I'm assuming is because the hammer face is angled slightly for a more solid hit vs sometimes glancing blows with other non angled hammer faces. Equating to less nails getting bent over while driving them in with the hammer. Just my two cents. Real happy with my custom gold Martinez
I love both my M1 and my M4. I bought them before the Stiletto III came along. I would be hard pressed to choose again knowing the improved version of the TIBone III is there.
@@cristiangalandzi3440 - hard to tell but I do use the M4 and handle a lot. I use the M1 and handle mostly for the heavy work. Both smooth. But to be honest, I prefer the the M1 overall. It fits me and I can choke the handle for delicate stuff. If I were to buy just one but my job was mostly finish, I would get the M4 smooth and handle. The shorter handle and smaller straight faced head are more practical for that and it will still drive framing nails. And I would certainly buy the M1 head for those heavy framing days. Just know that you can easily frame and do finish with an M4 head and M1 handle and vice-versa. I see lots of guys with these combos and it works very well too. You really can’t go wrong but I get the dilemma. I have both and use both as intended. I love using both too.
What's the advantage of a titanium handle over a hickory handle? Hard to justify the price of titanium for me. "Wood handles break" isn't really a problem for me because I use pry bars for prying.
Am so close to buying this hammer, agree the side nail puller is a plus, the thing I'm not to keen on is the thickness of the end of the claws, if you grind them like yours carefully so you don't lose the temper, would it void the warranty if a claw broke through over straining. Does it feel top heavy, good for swinging, however, you will need to pull that weight back, could possible fatigue the forearm if nailing all day like i do. Good informative video 👍
Is this hammer durable enough to do form work with? I go thru hammers a little quicker than the average carpenter from always pounding on steel clamps and forms currently using the mig welded dewalt 14 oz wonder if this hammer would last longer
Basically with this hammer you are investing in the hammer shaft and everything is replaceable around that so if any part wears or breaks you can fix it..... as have most people said it felt a little weird at first due to the slightly different feel for were the weight is but now I absolutely love it Iv had estwing 24oz, fatmax Extreme anti-vibe 28oz(small head), fatmax mig 14oz, newer fatmax 28oz (large head), some old fiberglass handled claw hammers and used a ti-bone M1 with straight grip for me all the way
I respect all of the work, insight, design, etc. I'm on my 3rd stiletto. My first had the same thing, the claw was fucked from chipping concrete. 2nd Ti-bone 2 because of the claw issue, after about 5 -6 years anyway. 3rd because I lost the 2nd during foundation work for months. A coworker ended up finding it, surprisingly. One thing not to do as an apprentice fyi, is grab your coworkers shit and just start smashing the claw on shit, or any tool really. I honestly didn't like the way the martinez is weighted. I like to keep my swinging hand basically on the very end of the hammer, unlike this video. There is no right way to do it, but I find I get a little extra power, with a lot less work than my last standard hammer, 28 oz estwing. to each their own. i'm not switching until retirement from the ti-bone 3. I might have to buy 3 or 4 more.. but it would be worth it.
@@gisi834 Yes. All titanium except the face.... Including the claw which is why a lot of people are steering away from it. With the. Martinez the whole top assembly is replaceable. To each their own though. The m-1 is still a solid hammer. If it was my first high end hammer if you will, I probably wouldn't like the feel of the ti-bone series.
@@codyolmstead4907 - i get what you mean re the weight. I personally prefer head weighted because the follow through on the swing is better for me. It wacks! I also much prefer the thinner handle. Both these attributes work well for me. And I also prefer the all steel head vs the titanium one. The ears, you know, the ears.
Nail gun? Modify? Plumb? Grandpa I mod my nail guns every time. I take all covers off and springs on my nail guns. You can’t hit walls with your nail gun, you can’t beat in shiners with a nail gun use your brain.
The only reason for putting your thumb behind the handle is when you’re nailing above your head. I be been a carpenter for over 50 years. Grip it properly for best results, not with your thumb behind the handle.
A good hammer is an investment towards your elbow and wrist.
Just brought an M1 the other day ...and I love it, not very many people have heard of an M1 here in New Zealand!
The m1 is a beast. As a NZ builder myself best thing is nobody knows what they r looking at
I have considered a Stilleto hammer for my finish carpentry company, the tool dealer in my area steered me away form the brand, the owner broke a tooth pounding a framing nail. The warranty was voided because he used the hammer, another used the teeth to pull a nail broke them off, again the warranty was voided due to miss use, should of used the side pull feature
instead try to get you to buy a Martinez. the warranty covers the hammer with no fault within reason usage.
Thanks for the video.
Just ordered mine! Same setup!
It's true when you stated that nails just like to go in with this hammer. I love my M1.
I have one and love it.
Dude I love my m1 martinez hammer, I do concrete forms, and gotta say it's been a hell of an improvement over the hammers I was rocking before, I was using 22 oz hammers from steel to fiber glass handles and the martinez to me has such a great handle, the weight of the hammer is no different then the heavy hammer I was using, my hits are harder and I love that nail puller on the side, and the hammer is way lighter then what I was using
Great review. It takes some rime to get use to but it’s a solid hammer. Mark Martinez makes nice tools.
Tanner J I definitely agree 👍🏻
depending on how you grind it, you can take tempering out of the steel, and change the grain structure. especially where it is thin. if it is cold ground, or manually filed, this won't happen. just a thought
Very informative thanks!
Part of the reason it drives nails better, I'm assuming is because the hammer face is angled slightly for a more solid hit vs sometimes glancing blows with other non angled hammer faces. Equating to less nails getting bent over while driving them in with the hammer.
Just my two cents. Real happy with my custom gold Martinez
You’re right
You hammer technique is impressive man.
Thanks
TB3 handle is not replaceable, that's the exact reason I made the switch to the M1
I love both my M1 and my M4. I bought them before the Stiletto III came along. I would be hard pressed to choose again knowing the improved version of the TIBone III is there.
I'm looking to buy 1. I do frame to finish so I can't decide if I should go m1 or m4. What one would you suggest?
@@cristiangalandzi3440 - hard to tell but I do use the M4 and handle a lot. I use the M1 and handle mostly for the heavy work. Both smooth. But to be honest, I prefer the the M1 overall. It fits me and I can choke the handle for delicate stuff.
If I were to buy just one but my job was mostly finish, I would get the M4 smooth and handle. The shorter handle and smaller straight faced head are more practical for that and it will still drive framing nails. And I would certainly buy the M1 head for those heavy framing days. Just know that you can easily frame and do finish with an M4 head and M1 handle and vice-versa. I see lots of guys with these combos and it works very well too. You really can’t go wrong but I get the dilemma.
I have both and use both as intended. I love using both too.
What's the advantage of a titanium handle over a hickory handle? Hard to justify the price of titanium for me. "Wood handles break" isn't really a problem for me because I use pry bars for prying.
I think durability is the main reason. Definitely not for everyone
Am so close to buying this hammer, agree the side nail puller is a plus, the thing I'm not to keen on is the thickness of the end of the claws, if you grind them like yours carefully so you don't lose the temper, would it void the warranty if a claw broke through over straining. Does it feel top heavy, good for swinging, however, you will need to pull that weight back, could possible fatigue the forearm if nailing all day like i do. Good informative video 👍
The claw is part of the steel head like 40$ to replace. Stiletto breaks, you gotta toss the whole hammer
Very good points, I’ve wondered about the warranty issue as well...
Is this hammer durable enough to do form work with? I go thru hammers a little quicker than the average carpenter from always pounding on steel clamps and forms currently using the mig welded dewalt 14 oz wonder if this hammer would last longer
Basically with this hammer you are investing in the hammer shaft and everything is replaceable around that so if any part wears or breaks you can fix it..... as have most people said it felt a little weird at first due to the slightly different feel for were the weight is but now I absolutely love it
Iv had estwing 24oz, fatmax Extreme anti-vibe 28oz(small head), fatmax mig 14oz, newer fatmax 28oz (large head), some old fiberglass handled claw hammers and used a ti-bone
M1 with straight grip for me all the way
Awesome hammer and usa made
Awesome video bro!!
Started out with an M1, switched to stiletto TB3. M1 was just too top heavy and uncomfortable.
You willing to sell that M1?
@@JonnyDuzzit sold awhile ago
I am in Nigeria how can get the hammer
Did you buy one?
Do u get vibration?
None!
Love my m1 , have a waffle head , a smooth face and an m79.
Much prefer my m1 to a tibone
I’m still trying to get used to the angle of the hammer’s face.
How much $$$
About $300
It's 400 dollars now?..
I would love one but $400 CAD is insane lol
It is speedy for sure!
I respect all of the work, insight, design, etc.
I'm on my 3rd stiletto. My first had the same thing, the claw was fucked from chipping concrete.
2nd Ti-bone 2 because of the claw issue, after about 5 -6 years anyway.
3rd because I lost the 2nd during foundation work for months.
A coworker ended up finding it, surprisingly. One thing not to do as an apprentice fyi, is grab your coworkers shit and just start smashing the claw on shit, or any tool really.
I honestly didn't like the way the martinez is weighted. I like to keep my swinging hand basically on the very end of the hammer, unlike this video. There is no right way to do it, but I find I get a little extra power, with a lot less work than my last standard hammer, 28 oz estwing.
to each their own. i'm not switching until retirement from the ti-bone 3. I might have to buy 3 or 4 more.. but it would be worth it.
Does the ti bone also come with a titantium handle?
@@gisi834 Yes. All titanium except the face.... Including the claw which is why a lot of people are steering away from it. With the. Martinez the whole top assembly is replaceable.
To each their own though. The m-1 is still a solid hammer. If it was my first high end hammer if you will, I probably wouldn't like the feel of the ti-bone series.
@@codyolmstead4907 - i get what you mean re the weight. I personally prefer head weighted because the follow through on the swing is better for me. It wacks! I also much prefer the thinner handle. Both these attributes work well for me.
And I also prefer the all steel head vs the titanium one. The ears, you know, the ears.
Would have been nice to see some nails being pounded in. 8 mins in and I've watched you turn it over as much as an infomercial
For that money you can buy a nail gun. Then who needs a framing hammer. My plumb 13 has lasted decades. You had to modify the claw! Ridiculous
Nail gun? Modify? Plumb? Grandpa I mod my nail guns every time. I take all covers off and springs on my nail guns. You can’t hit walls with your nail gun, you can’t beat in shiners with a nail gun use your brain.
I went with the Stiletto because it's lighter.
Stephen Wong - they both weigh exactly two pounds!?! They are only balanced differently and the M1 is shorter by 2".
The only reason for putting your thumb behind the handle is when you’re nailing above your head. I be been a carpenter for over 50 years. Grip it properly for best results, not with your thumb behind the handle.
Why are u out of breath jus moving ur hands about