Stanley FatMax AntiVible Brick Hammer (54-022) - Reviews
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3.7.2015
I am a professional geologist, and prefer this to the Estwing geological chisel head that I still own.It's a good weight, the metal is very durable and the chisel keeps its edge well. I also like the bright yellow logo/strip, as it makes it easy to spot the hammer if you lay it down somewhere out in the field! Only downside I can think of is that it doesn't have a hole through which to fit a wrist strap/lanyard, but I can live without this.A great hammer, and half the price of an Estwing. I would still go for Estwing for the geological pick-head hammers, etc., but for a decent chisel head for splitting strata, etc, I would recommend this instead.Pic shows samples from recent field trips - hammer is hefty enough for Precambrian schists/instrusions,
30.8.2014
Bought ths for fossil hunting after breaking a wooden shafted rock pick on my first outing with it. First impressions are very good. I originally ordered an Estwing 22oz. Geological pick before realising it had a pointed tip. I'm no burly builderand it also felt very heavy and unwieldy. This is only 2oz. lighter but it feels just right. To me the balance is better and the grip feels better to, with the flared end giving confidence that it would be less likely to slip when being swung in anger by a muddy hand.The chisel tip isn't knife-sharp but seems fine for splitting sedimentary layers and the tool feels dexterous for light use too.Thanks to the previous reviews and especially the fellow
30.6.2019
Best brick hammer I’ve ever had. I’ve had a few different ones in the past but they all seemed to vibrate or the handle was uncomfortable or the handle slipped off after time. This is the second one of these I’ve bought but the first must have lasted at least 7 of 8 years and then the handle just snapped in two. I must add it had a lot of work in that time too so to last that long I feel is excellent value for money . I do stonework mainly and it is good for backing off/shaping stone or splitting bricks. Would never use a different one again.
30.4.2016
This simply slaughters the Estwing we bought (and returned) awhile back. Half the price, superior build (and less crudely finished) and with better balance, too. The Estwing suffers, as it is a made-in-America import intended for a specialised market, whereas this is a standard mass-produced brick hammer intended for a brickie. The thing is, it is indistinguishable from a specialised geologists rock hammer, and better made than several examples I have come across in recent years. Buy this and save yourself £20. You won't regret it.
16.10.2016
An oddly weighted hammer ( waiit for it ) that surprisingly focuses all it's punch 'Just so' and cracks rocks and bricks with ease at first i was a little concerned the balance was off and it would give me wrist strain but it was obviously designed to simply cleave through the target by positioning it's mass under the hammer head, the thin handle seems to poses some voodoo that does not pass strain through it as well i suppose this is the anti vibe technology Stanley seem so proud of, well it works! good hammer i approve.
2.10.2013
I picked this up after doing a bit of research into alternatives to Estwing Rock Hammers for field-geology... This looked like a nice single-piece forged hammer that could hold up to the rigours of some pretty heavy duty fieldwork... After taking it into the field I was not disappointed - I'm not very forgiving on my tools, and this held its own nicely against some pretty serious hard-rock geology.I endorse this as a cheap alternative to a high-end rock hammer.
12.10.2016
For years I used a brick hammer that the head was keep coming off that I inhertited from my father.Then when getting a extension built the bricky was raving on about his hammers and how well balanced etc, etc, they were. Needles to say for a man who use's such a hammer very infrequently I was not about to pay the £70+ for a hammer that the bricky had. I bought this Fatmax hammer and showed the bricky, a week latter the bricky had one.
23.2.2016
Just arrived so early days yet but initial impressions are that this is the best brick hammer I have owned.Nice weight, well finished, feels good in the hand. Used for 2 days dry stone walling and no complaints from me nor the stones.If you are in the market for a walling or brick hammer you could do much worse than this hammer. I doubt there are many/any hammers better than this for similar money.
12.4.2016
I love this hammer. As a time served bricklayer and having used various brick hammers including the infamous est wing brick hammers and I personally thing this one is the best. The balance is perfect and the anti-vibe definitely works as it is so comfortable. It feels very solidly built and that it will sustain years of punishment to come.Don't buy cheap, buy this hammer.
31.5.2018
Got this for fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast and have found it very useful. The pick end is great for splitting rocks while the other allows you to use a chisel. It's not been to heavy to lug up and down the beach but heavy enough to provide a bit of weight to your swing. The handle provides a decent grip. Would definitely recommend (along with some safety specs).
4.6.2011
I use it for dry stone walling, just knocking bits off and adding batter. I don't think about the tool, it is just an extension. As it is quite light, it is very easy to control the striking force and the anti-vibe really does make a difference over the hickory shafted alternatives. The pick end is good for opening cleave planes.
24.4.2017
me and my son have used this for a few mining excursions (went agate hunting and found some lovely samples). very well made and nice weight and balance to hold. as other have mentioned the antivibe really works well. you notice is using other hammers immediately. it really takes the sting out of strikes. my new favourite tool
25.1.2017
Brought for Geology work doing rocks and minerology as I needed a chisel hammer I also own a estwing pick hammer.But this stanley Fat Max Vibe is just as good for less than half the price and the quality and feel is great. It should last me years
23.8.2016
the hammer does everything a good brickhammer should, sure grip handle gives operative confidence when useing it, the hammer is perfectly balanced unlike some cheaper examples.
20.1.2016
Amazing for archaeology, sometimes you need something bigger than a trowel and smaller than a mattock. Great balance and good for the occasional carpentry/demo work.