Estwing Manufacturing Company, Inc.

John W Ryan, Jr

Joshua D West

Robert H Youngren

Steven M Flosi

Steven L Flosi

Mark Youngren

An example hammer disclosed herein includes a handle. The hammer also includes a head comprising a neck. The neck has a tapered receiving surface and an end face. The hammer further includes a cap comprising a tapered mounting surface. The mounting surface is surrounding and engaging the receiving surface to permanently affix the cap to the neck. A first circumference of engagement at a first end of a length of engagement between the mounting surface and the receiving surface is greater than a second circumference of engagement at a second end of the length of engagement. The first end is farther from the end face of the neck than the second end.

Striking tool with attached striking surface

Striking tools are disclosed that include an aluminum head. Striking surfaces may be securely attached to the head by a bushing or other means. In this way, light weight striking tools may be made with greater durability.

Aluminum striking tools

Striking tools are disclosed that include a handle and a head. Striking surfaces may be securely attached to the head. In this way, lighter weight striking tools may be made with greater durability.

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Belvidere, IL, United States of America

John W Ryan, Jr