Claw hammers are designed to drive nails with their round face and remove nails with the curved claw. Tool Tips • Swing your hammer at the elbow instead of the wrist for more driving strength. • Aim through the nail, not at the head of the nail, for a strong striking blow. • When removing long nails, you may brace the claw with a thin piece of scrap wood for added leverage

Claw Hammer

Updated: 17 Mar 2026