Steel Handled Hammers. ... “I started buying the Vaughan Dalluge 16-oz. hammers with the strike guard. They work awesome, and no more shredded handles. Which Hammer Head is Best?

A California-style Framer is a type of hammer with an especially long, axe-like handle. Many California-style Framers, like this Vaughan, have a small but powerful rare-earth magnet in the head.

The best framing hammers, with their long handles, let you create the force needed to sink large nails. Here are some of the best you can buy.