Estwing Pro-Claw nail pullers @ HD made in Japan

[davethorik]

Just spotted these today @ HD, the 2 on the left are Taiwan but the 3 larger models are Japan. The 2 largest had a bull's head forged into the steel in a small circular depression.

Who is the oem for these? I like how they felt in the hand.

 

[reader2580]

I wonder what happened to Estwing's Made in the USA commitment? Their catalog has a large USA flag on the cover plus the letters American Made at least 1/2" high. Page two of the catalog has the following sentence: "Estwing began and is still located in Rockford, Illinois, and we are committed to keeping our tools “Made in the U.S.A.”"

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Last flat bar/puller I got was made in China or Taiwan (Estwing)... either way it works great. I hope they keep their hammers made in the US.

 

[davethorik]

The hickory handled Estwing hammers are Taiwan. I got a solid metal 20oz. rip hammer with leather grip and it's made in USA.

 

[terry603]

their wooden handled carpenter hammers all seem to be imported
the metal body ones USA from what I have seen while looking at them

 

[lbgradwell]

Who is the oem for these?

Dogyu.

Last flat bar/puller I got was made in China or Taiwan (Estwing)...

I'm next-to-certain it's Japan; I've never seen one that wasn't.

The hickory handled Estwing hammers are Taiwan.

their wooden handled carpenter hammers all seem to be imported...

The "Sure Strike" line is imported.

 

[Skin]

Not sure who's idea it was to plate them but it peels right off with a few hammer strikes.

 

[CNGsaves]

Actually best deal on those cat's paw are at Walmart. Not sure if brand was Stanley or what . . . . but I beat the hell out of them and they keep on tickin' !!!

There is even better deal on pair of pry bars that are Made In USA and yes sold at Walmart.

 

[laser3kw]

"Estwing began and is still located in Rockford, Illinois, and we are committed to keeping our tools “Made in the U.S.A.”"

I drive past the plant almost every day - I assure you - it's still there

 

[Richard Cranium]

But it looks like they are importing some of the goods.

 

[skippy24]

I have one of the made in Japan cat's paw and it has been used to tear out siding, a couple of decks, fences, and assorted odds and ends. So far no issues with it.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Estwing flat bar puller bought @ HD... made in Taiwan, checked yesterday.

 

[davethorik]

Had to pull and save a lot of trim from a bathroom job I'm working on, was at HD to get other supplies and grabbed the molding bar (center in my above pic). I like Japanese tools, and had wanted to give these a try.

My impressions- the bar is good in close spaces, like between a toilet and a wall. The rubber grip is a nice feature and seems solid. The finish quality of this bar is flawless, I thought it was too pretty. But as Skin mentioned, chrome is already chipped on the flat face being used as a hammer. I accept responsibility for that blatant disregard of my tool's well being.

The bar works well, and has a nice balance. Despite non-USA coo, I give it 4 of 5 stars, would have been perfect if chrome didn't chip 1st time tool was used.