Nylon HK2016317 Hammer
- Hammer
- 1
- nylon,stainless steel
- 10.6 ounces
- More reviewed than 78%
A light nylon-faced mallet for gentle, mark-free strikes, not a tool for driving nails or heavy demolition.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.5★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This HK2016317 hammer combines a nylon and stainless steel head with a wood handle, weighing 0.66 pounds. The light weight and nylon face point to a soft-blow mallet rather than a framing hammer.
A nylon face is used to strike surfaces without marring them, common on jewelry work, assembly, or fitting parts together where a steel claw hammer would leave dents. The stainless steel content in the head likely provides a core or reinforced striking face beneath the nylon, though the listing does not break out which part is which material. At 0.66 pounds this reads as a light, precision tool rather than something meant for demolition.
- Nylon and stainless steel head
- Wood handle
- 0.66 lb overall weight
- Single piece hammer
Who it's for
Suits hobbyists, jewelers, or anyone assembling parts that need a controlled tap without denting the surface. Not a substitute for a claw or framing hammer on construction tasks.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Nylon face reduces marring on delicate surfaces
- Wood handle for a traditional grip
- Light 0.66 pound weight for controlled taps
- Too light for heavy driving or demolition work
- Stainless steel to nylon ratio in the head is not specified
Performance notes
The nylon striking face absorbs impact and spreads force over a wider area than bare metal, cutting the chance of denting or scarring the work surface. Combined with the light 0.66 pound weight, the tool suits controlled, repeated light taps rather than forceful blows.
Specifications
| Brand | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Model | HK2016317 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | nylon,stainless steel |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Handle | Wood |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon HK2016317 HammerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,100 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Mr HM06NL HammerMr | 4.8 / 5 | 9,665 | 4.7 / 5 |
| ESTWING MRF3LB HammerESTWING | 4.8 / 5 | 11,112 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt NOVASAT-0409-1513-34 HammerGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 10,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1954889 HammerIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nylon HK2016317
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the head made from?
The head combines nylon with stainless steel, a mix built for soft, mark-free striking.
Is this a heavy duty hammer?
No, at 0.66 pounds it is a light hammer suited to precision tapping rather than construction or demolition.
What is the handle made of?
The handle is wood.