ESTWING Special Edition Fireside Friend - Leather 14 Wood Splitting Maul with Forged Steel Construction & Genuine Leather Grip
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- PATENTED SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Reducing impact vibration by 70%. Estwing's molded shock reduction grip provides optimal slip-free comfort. durability and superior grip in all jobsite conditions
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Estwing Manufacturing
100 Years of a Genuine American Icon
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1920s - The Founding
Ernest Estwing patents his legendary one-piece. solid steel hammer design. and begins operations in Rockford. Illinois.
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1930s - Legendary Leather
Company growth slows due to the Great Depression. but Estwing still introduces its iconic leather handle. still loved to this day.
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1940s - Expansion
During WWII. Estwing produces tools essential to the war effort and after the end of the war announces plans to expand manufacturing.
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1950s - Blue Vinyl
Estwing begins manufacturing blue vinyl grips alongside its iconic leather handles. These are molded. not glued. increasing durability.
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1960s - The Moon Mission
Estwing's geology pick. still a benchmark for the industry. becomes famous when Neil Armstrong uses it training for the moon mission.
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1970s - More Styles
The company grows its line of hammer styles and weights. with most featuring the blue nylon vinyl grip preferred by tradesmen.
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1980s - Shock Reduction Grip
Estwing introduces its game-changing Shock Reduction Grip. enhancing the comfort and durability of its popular vinyl grip.
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1990s - Euro Market
Estwing begins manufacturing German pattern hammers for the European market. after expanding their in the late 80's.
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2000s - Hello. Smithsonian
An Estwing hammer is added to the Smithsonian's Industry & Manufacturing collection at the National Museum of American History in 2005.
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2010s - Special Editions
Black Eagle and Special Edition Outdoor Tools hit the market. including two brand new designs – the Tomahawk and the Double Bit Axes.
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2020s - 100 Years!
In 2023. Estwing celebrates 100 years of making the first and finest one-piece. all steel tools.
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