Here are the 5 best hammers you can buy right now

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Hammers have existed in some form since the Stone Age.Our ancestors understood how valuable this tool was for countless jobs. Still, today's hammers are more sophisticated, with varied specialty types depending upon the job at hand.The claw hammer is by far the most commonly used, and the type we focus on here. These are several of the best options available, according to our research and other reviews.SEE ALSO:Here are the 5 best drills you can buy right nowREAD MORE:The 5 best basic toolkits for simple home repairsDON'T MISS:The 4 best wrench sets for basic home repairsBest budget hammerWeighing in at 20 ounces, the Stanley 51-624 is a heavy rip claw hammer with a fiberglass handle that absorbs shock well. The head is heat-treated and made of tempered steel to last a long time, and the rubberized grip makes it comfortable to use without slipping worries. This is a full-size, bright-yellow hammer that is hard to misplace on the job site. The Top Ten Best review gives this Stanley hammer top marks for affordability and durability.Pros: Reasonably priced, bright yellow makes it hard to miss, fiberglass for longevity and shock absorptionCons: Hammer has a rounded face that can bend nails, some quality issues noted, can feel heavyStanley 51-624 Hammer, $8.72, available at Amazon.Best compact hammerA compact hammer for household jobs or tight spaces, this lightweight and diminutive Maxcraft option offers a full-sized forged magnetic head for easy work. It also has a non-slip handle grip in a compact six-inch length that works perfectly for minor jobs. Though modest in size with limited uses, buyers give it five-star ratings because it is so handy and inexpensive, and Top 10 Best Pro touts it as one of its top hammer picks.Pros: Compact and lightweight for simple jobs, worthy vehicle escape hammerCons: Your hand does more work with a short hammer, fit and finish questioned by some buyersMaxcraft 60626, $12.95, available atAmazon.Best framing hammerFraming hammers typically have straight claws for ripping out temporary supports; for this reason, they are carpenter favorites. Pro Tool Reviews notes that the Vaughn California Framer and Blue Max are the same tool, except for the handle color and magnetized nail holder on the Blue Max. Both are hard-hitting, American-made tools that you can buy for a reasonable price, with the Blue Max priced about $10 dollars higher. Both feature an extra-large, 23-ounce head and strike face, and a long, hickory handle.Pros: the heavy head hits hard and nails well, sturdy and durable, reasonable cost, American-madeCons: heavy head can prove tiresome with extended use, too much hammer for ordinary household useVaughn California Framer, $25.98, available at Home Depotand Amazon.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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