Product Description
Milwaukee 20 oz. Curved Claw Smooth Face Hammer
Model Number: 48-22-9080
The Milwaukee 48-22-9080 is a 20 oz. Curved Claw Smooth Face Hammer featuring Milwaukee's ShockShield grip technology — a professional-grade framing and general construction hammer engineered to deliver the industry's best vibration reduction at the 20 oz. weight class. Milwaukee designed this hammer from the ground up to address the most common complaints tradespeople have about conventional hammers: excessive vibration transmitted to the hand and wrist, grip materials that peel and deteriorate under jobsite conditions, and handle geometries that cause inconsistent swing mechanics. The ShockShield grip reduces peak vibration transmission by up to 10 times compared to standard rubber over-mold handles, absorbing the impact shock at the grip surface before it reaches the operator's hand — a meaningful ergonomic advantage that reduces hand and wrist fatigue accumulation during the sustained nailing that characterizes framing, form work, decking, and general construction tasks.
The ShockShield material is permanently bonded to the handle in a co-molding process that prevents the grip from peeling, cracking, or separating from the handle over time — a failure mode that commonly affects hammers with adhesively-bonded rubber grips after extended jobsite use. The smooth face is the correct specification for applications where a milled face would leave unacceptable impressions in finish materials, and for general-purpose use where a versatile hammer needs to handle both rough nailing and occasional finish work without leaving tool marks. At 20 oz., this hammer generates sufficient driving force for common framing nails, joist hanger nails, hurricane ties, and most dimensional lumber fasteners encountered in residential and light commercial construction work.
The curved claw geometry provides the mechanical leverage advantage for board pulling and prying tasks that come with remodeling, framing adjustments, and demolition work — the curve creates a natural fulcrum that multiplies the operator's pulling force for efficient nail extraction and board removal without damaging surrounding materials.
Features
- ShockShield grip — up to 10x better vibration reduction than standard rubber handles
- Permanently co-molded grip material will not peel, crack, or separate over time
- Smooth face for clean driving on finish materials and general construction use
- Curved claw for efficient nail extraction and board pulling with mechanical leverage
- 20 oz. head weight for framing nails, joist hangers, and general construction fasteners
Specifications
- Head Weight: 20 oz.
- Face: Smooth
- Claw: Curved
- Grip: ShockShield Over-Mold
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-9080 20 oz. Curved Claw Smooth Face Hammer
