CRAFTSMAN CMHT54179 Hammer
- Hammer
- 1
- Alloy Steel
- 1 pound
- Better rated than 73%
A 16 ounce alloy steel hammer with a rubber grip, built for household and light carpentry use rather than heavy framing work.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.8★ across 219 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
219 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Craftsman CMHT54179 is a single hammer with an alloy steel head and a rubber grip, weighing 16 ounces. That head weight puts it in the general purpose range used for household and light carpentry tasks.
At 16 ounces this is a standard weight for an all purpose hammer, light enough for repeated swinging without the fatigue of a framing hammer. The rubber handle is aimed at grip and shock absorption rather than the wood handles found on traditional models.
- Alloy steel head
- Rubber grip handle
- 16 ounce weight
- Sold as a single hammer
Who it's for
Suited to general household use, light carpentry and small repair jobs where a 16 ounce hammer covers most needs. Less suited to framing or heavy demolition work, which typically calls for a heavier head.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Rubber grip for comfort and shock absorption
- Standard 16 ounce head weight suits general use
- Not built for heavy framing work
- Single piece, no set
Performance notes
The alloy steel head and 16 ounce weight strike a common balance for driving and pulling nails around the house, and the rubber handle adds grip and cushions the shock of repeated swings compared with a bare wood handle. This ships as a single hammer rather than a set.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMHT54179 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Handle | Rubber |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT54179 HammerThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 219 | 4.1 / 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 Craftsman CMHT54179
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the head weight of the Craftsman CMHT54179?
16 ounces.
What is the Craftsman CMHT54179 handle made of?
A rubber grip over an alloy steel head.
Does the Craftsman CMHT54179 come as a set?
No, it ships as a single hammer.