Experiencing carpal tunnel. I was diagnosed with severe in one hand, and more severe in the other. I switched to my wood hammer, rather than my Eastwing, and noticed a big difference in tingling in my hand, while waiting for the Doc to do his thing.
Funny thing is...... I noticed this nice looking 20 oz. hammer in a high dollar mom and pop, and had a good feel. Had a hefty price tag as I remember but had a real different look to it, with the small axe handle, and even had a signature. Couldn’t tell you what it was cause I didn’t have my glasses at the time, but what the heck......I didn’t have a "real nice" lookin hammer and took the plunge. Got back to the job, and took it out and geeze, this hammer was great. Had a diamond faceted striker which made a world of difference with ricochet off the nails in, trying to fly with framing. Felt so got that I went and got the 16 oz. For the shop and finish work. Put on my glasses after a day or so and noticed the signature....... "Tim Allen" ha! If that don’t beet all. Had I read this before buying, I probably would have laughed like hell in the store and never bought it.