ESTWING BIG BLUE Engineer’s Hammer – 48 oz Sledge with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip – E6-48E

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Estwing Manufacturing

100 Years of a Genuine American Icon

1920s – The Founding

Ernest Estwing patents his legendary one-piece, solid steel hammer design, and begins operations in Rockford, Illinois.
1930s – Legendary Leather

Company growth slows due to the Great Depression, but Estwing still introduces its iconic leather handle, still loved to this day.
1940s – Expansion

During WWII, Estwing produces tools essential to the war effort and after the end of the war announces plans to expand manufacturing.
1950s – Blue Vinyl

Estwing begins manufacturing blue vinyl grips alongside its iconic leather handles. These are molded, not glued, increasing durability.
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.
1970s – More Styles

The company grows its line of hammer styles and weights, with most featuring the blue nylon vinyl grip preferred by tradesmen.
1980s – Shock Reduction Grip

Estwing introduces its game-changing Shock Reduction Grip, enhancing the comfort and durability of its popular vinyl grip.
1990s – Euro Market

Estwing begins manufacturing German pattern hammers for the European market, after expanding their in the late 80's.
2000s – Hello, Smithsonian

An Estwing hammer is added to the Smithsonian’s Industry & Manufacturing collection at the National Museum of American History in 2005.
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.
2020s – 100 Years!

In 2023, Estwing celebrates 100 years of making the first and finest one-piece, all steel tools.