The Klein Tools Milled Face Hickory Handle Hammer, 22-Ounce (H80922H) is a straight-claw framing hammer with a milled face and a hickory handle. This is a 22-ounce framing hammer designed for framing and general purpose nailing, where a bigger face and a heavier head drive 16d nails in fewer swings. Klein builds the head from forged steel and the handle from U.S.-sourced hickory.

The extra-large squared strike face is 1-9/16" (3.9 cm) across and milled, so it grips the nail head instead of glancing off it. Combined with the squared shape, that means fewer missed hits and bent nails when you are toenailing or working at awkward angles. A milled face does leave a waffle pattern, so this is a framing hammer, not a trim hammer.

Nail removal gets more than a straight claw. Dual side nail pullers on the head give extra leverage for pulling nails in tight spaces, like between studs or in a corner where swinging the claw is not possible. The magnetic nail starter holds a nail on the head for one-handed starts overhead or at full reach.

The handle is a California framing style with a curved ax design, 14-3/8" (36.5 cm) long. That ax-style shape gives a natural swing and lets you choke up for control. Hickory is the traditional framing handle choice because it absorbs shock that steel and fiberglass pass to the elbow. The head is black powder-coated, measures 5-3/8" (13.6 cm) long and weighs 1.38 lb (0.6 kg), and overall length is 16-1/8" (41 cm).

Total weight is 2.1 lb (1 kg). Who should buy it: framers, general contractors, deck builders and remodelers who want a wood-handled framing hammer with real nail-pulling options.

A Framing Hammer With Extra Tricks

The Klein Tools Milled Face Hickory Handle Hammer, 22-Ounce (H80922H) pairs a big milled face with side nail pullers and a magnetic starter.

• Who it's for: Framers and remodelers who prefer hickory over steel or fiberglass handles.
• Why it stands out: The squared oversized face and dual side pullers, which most wood-handled framers skip.
• Worth knowing: The milled face marks the work. Keep a smooth-face hammer for trim and finish.

• What is the head weight of the Klein H80922H? 22 ounces, listed by Klein as 1.38 lb (0.6 kg). The full hammer weighs 2.1 lb (1 kg).
• Is the face milled or smooth? Klein lists the face type as milled.
• What is the handle made of? U.S.-sourced hickory, in a California framing style curved ax design.