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Best Hammer Handles

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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Pros
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Best of the Best
Link Handles
Ball Pein Machinist Handle
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Bottom Line

Tapered replacement hammer handle that's available in multiple lengths for convenience.

Pros

Handle is a high quality American hickory, which both looks great and performs well, especially considering the price. Has a sharp-looking quality of grain in the handle. Contains all of the pieces you need to attach the head to the new handle. Available in lengths between 10" and 16". Made for hammers from 8 to 12 oz., so it's versatile.

Cons

Some problems with build quality and shipping quality on a few models.

Vaughan
Hatchet Replacement Handle
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Solid build and heavy hammer replacement handle that will work well with bigger hammer heads.

Pros

Large hammer handle at 17.5" and with 10 oz. of weight, so this model is made for big hammer heads. Ships with both metal and wood wedges so you can pick the best option for your needs. Wood material in the handle is of a high quality that should give you a nice level of performance over time.

Cons

A little pricey. Manufacturer doesn't specify the type of wood in use.

Best Bang for the Buck
Seymour
Oval Eye Engineer's Or Blacksmith Hammer Handle
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Great price for a big replacement hammer handle that is made for really large hammer heads.

Pros

Handle measures 16" in length, so this replacement piece is made to fit really big hammer heads. Consists of American hickory wood with a durable finish on it, which means it will continue to look good over time. Ships with both metal and wood wedges, allowing you to pick the style that will work best for your hammer head.

Cons

Will not fit smaller or average sized hammer heads.

Seymour
16" Ball Peen Hammer Handle
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High-quality replacement handle that's made to tightly fit big and heavy hammer heads.

Pros

Handle that consists of hickory wood that will give you an excellent level of performance with amazing looks over time. Grain of the wood looks especially good. Really nice price point for a hammer handle of this quality. Handle measures 16" in length, so it works best for bigger hammer heads.

Cons

May take a bit of sanding and some other adjustments to make the handle fit properly.

Stiletto
18" Curved Replacement Handle
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Bottom Line

It's pricey, but the curvature of this hammer handle is not commonly found with replacements.

Pros

Handle measures 18". in length, so you'll be looking to add this handle to a big hammer head. Ships with both metal and wood wedges, allowing you to pick the material that will work best with your needs. Curvature of this handle will help you maintain a steady grip on the hammer.

Cons

Longevity of this hammer handle is questionable, which is disappointing at this price point.

How we decided

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  • 17 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 174 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Kyle
      Kyle
      Writer
    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Link Handles

    Ball Pein Machinist Handle

    Link Handles

    Ball Pein Machinist Handle

    Tapered replacement hammer handle that's available in multiple lengths for convenience.
    $8
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    Vaughan

    Hatchet Replacement Handle

    Vaughan

    Hatchet Replacement Handle

    Solid build and heavy hammer replacement handle that will work well with bigger hammer heads.
    $14
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    Seymour

    Oval Eye Engineer's Or Blacksmith Hammer Handle

    Seymour

    Oval Eye Engineer's Or Blacksmith Hammer Handle

    Great price for a big replacement hammer handle that is made for really large hammer heads.
    $8
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    Seymour

    16" Ball Peen Hammer Handle

    Seymour

    16" Ball Peen Hammer Handle

    High-quality replacement handle that's made to tightly fit big and heavy hammer heads.
    $8
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    Stiletto

    18" Curved Replacement Handle

    Stiletto

    18" Curved Replacement Handle

    It's pricey, but the curvature of this hammer handle is not commonly found with replacements.
    $16