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Choosing the Right Handle: Hickory, Fiberglass and Safety Grip Hickory
The handle is more than the part you hold. On a hammer, sledge, maul or other striking tool, handle material and design affect how the tool feels in use, how...
Types of Hammers: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Hammer
Learn the practical differences between ball pein, cross pein, dead blow, mason and sledge hammers, and choose the right one for the job.
Fall Is Coming: Prepare Your Tool Kit for the Season
Get ready for fall with six American-made Warwood tools for splitting firewood, clearing trails, digging roots and tackling masonry and camp projects.
Common Railroad Hand Tools and What They’re Used For
A practical guide to common railroad hand tools, including spike mauls, track punches, tie plug punches and track adzes.
Warwood Tool Wildland Hoe Wins 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award
Warwood Tool is proud to announce that the Wildland Hoe has been named a 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award winner in the Landscaping category. The award recognizes tools that improve...
Ball Pein, Cross Pein and Straight Pein Hammers Explained
Compare ball pein, cross pein and straight pein hammers by pein shape, metal movement and common uses in fabrication, blacksmithing and industrial work.
Bull Pins vs. Drift Pins: What’s the Difference?
Bull pins and drift pins both align holes in steel, but their heads, tapers and common uses differ. Learn which pin fits structural, railroad and shop work.