Im a bridge carpenter and like the stiletto. Some pros and cons. Pros: side nail puller works great for taking out duplexes bulldogged in concrete or when youre hanging off formwork and dont want to carry a pry bar. Balanced swing helps if you got tennis elbow. The hole in the handle fits a 7/8 nut if you're in a pinch and forgot your speed ratchet. Cons: claw wears out as mentioned in video and handle falls apart. I recommend taping it with hockey tape when it's still new to prevent this from happening. Not enough weight in the head when you need to smack something to move it.
@MichaelMa84 yup I agree! The main downside is the claw wearing down overtime. The new stilletto they came out with has a removable grip! So arleast they fixed that issue.
after reading some of the comments, I see most are form setters. In which the Stiletto TB3 is a Carpenter's tool. Balanced for less fatigue and a claw that will sink into a beam when you need
Considering that Mark Martinez invented the Stiletto hammer, this vid isn't that surprising. But my Stiletto is still doing fine (I don't do much framing; it just sees intermittent use) and I prolly won't be retiring it any time soon.
I know a lot of folks who still prefer the stilletto due to how it swings. If you're used to it, it's hard to make the change. I've gotten used to it by now but it did feel awkward at first.
I have both I don’t like nail puller on side of Martinez. I also like that the handle is replaceable on Martinez but it sounds hollow if you tap handle on anything. I’ve had to replace it twice going on 3rd time now. As for stiletto if you break a claw it’s junk. Doing concrete that’s a real possibility. I honestly never really had any complaints on the stiletto hammer just bought Martinez because I had a few beers and ordered it lol. It’s a nice hammer but for $400 it should be much nicer! I use Martinez daily so I must not dislike it that much!
@jeffbonner9313 the nail puller on the stilletto is much better! The main reason that the martinez is better is because you can replace the parts. But it does suck having to replace the grip constantly. I wonder if they'll have a solution for that anytime soon. Seems like a common issue
Im surely in a mood because the length difference is 5cm. I’ve now a black estwing is like 34,5 cm and the m4 is like 36,5 cm, the m1 is 41,5. So the m4 is nearby the estwing just a bit longer
@@shawnglass108patents are only for so long , and I believe you can just improve something or change minor/major things on a patent but pretty much steal the idea
You broke? I used to spend more than $300 at the bar on the weekend. 3 or 4 bills isn’t expensive for a tool that you use everyday that helps you and keeps you from beating up your hand, arm and wrist.
@@shawnglass108I know! These guys spend thousands of dollars on truck parts,rims, hunting gear or whatever but cry about a one time investment of a quality hammer. Or the buy scratch offs.
Im a bridge carpenter and like the stiletto. Some pros and cons. Pros: side nail puller works great for taking out duplexes bulldogged in concrete or when youre hanging off formwork and dont want to carry a pry bar. Balanced swing helps if you got tennis elbow. The hole in the handle fits a 7/8 nut if you're in a pinch and forgot your speed ratchet. Cons: claw wears out as mentioned in video and handle falls apart. I recommend taping it with hockey tape when it's still new to prevent this from happening. Not enough weight in the head when you need to smack something to move it.
@MichaelMa84 yup I agree! The main downside is the claw wearing down overtime. The new stilletto they came out with has a removable grip! So arleast they fixed that issue.
after reading some of the comments, I see most are form setters. In which the Stiletto TB3 is a Carpenter's tool. Balanced for less fatigue and a claw that will sink into a beam when you need
I have a martinez m1, I do concrete and that hammer has been holding up, I haven't changed my head yet either, I have had the martinez for 2 years
Considering that Mark Martinez invented the Stiletto hammer, this vid isn't that surprising. But my Stiletto is still doing fine (I don't do much framing; it just sees intermittent use) and I prolly won't be retiring it any time soon.
I know a lot of folks who still prefer the stilletto due to how it swings. If you're used to it, it's hard to make the change. I've gotten used to it by now but it did feel awkward at first.
I do concrete and the martinez is a beast!
I have both I don’t like nail puller on side of Martinez. I also like that the handle is replaceable on Martinez but it sounds hollow if you tap handle on anything. I’ve had to replace it twice going on 3rd time now. As for stiletto if you break a claw it’s junk. Doing concrete that’s a real possibility. I honestly never really had any complaints on the stiletto hammer just bought Martinez because I had a few beers and ordered it lol. It’s a nice hammer but for $400 it should be much nicer! I use Martinez daily so I must not dislike it that much!
@jeffbonner9313 the nail puller on the stilletto is much better! The main reason that the martinez is better is because you can replace the parts. But it does suck having to replace the grip constantly. I wonder if they'll have a solution for that anytime soon. Seems like a common issue
And they raised the price of the handles! Was $100 for 2 delivered
The new stilettos handles are replaceable.
Yeah the TB3 he’s got in the video is in fact replaceable he must just not know it.
I went m4 with m1 head. Beast for formwork and stripping etc
Hey man, is m4 with m1, good for finish work and renovations.. also for making walls?
Im surely in a mood because the length difference is 5cm. I’ve now a black estwing is like 34,5 cm and the m4 is like 36,5 cm, the m1 is 41,5. So the m4 is nearby the estwing just a bit longer
Its a pricey thing.. and hope to buy it once in a lifetime.. so need a good choice from the Netherlands
thank you amazing dude
Great video fam!
Thanks brotha!
Martinez m1 grip sucks always loose but for the rest it's great use to have one just got stolen I looking replace it
Made buy same guy. Had to change his patent when it was stolen
How does a patent get stolen?
@@shawnglass108patents are only for so long , and I believe you can just improve something or change minor/major things on a patent but pretty much steal the idea
a fool and his money.....................
You broke? I used to spend more than $300 at the bar on the weekend. 3 or 4 bills isn’t expensive for a tool that you use everyday that helps you and keeps you from beating up your hand, arm and wrist.
@@shawnglass108I know! These guys spend thousands of dollars on truck parts,rims, hunting gear or whatever but cry about a one time investment of a quality hammer. Or the buy scratch offs.