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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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