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You want a heavier striking hammer, since 5.92 ounces is light next to the GEDORE 600 E-500's 0.5 kilograms.
Material Metal
Handle Graphite
Weight 5.92 ounces
Pieces 1
Priced 71% above the category median ($42.00 across 9 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 190 owner ratings
Popularity1.7/5
190 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Facom 205C.30 combines a metal head with a graphite handle at just 5.92 ounces, making it one of the lightest hammers in this Engineers' Hammers group. It is priced at $71.70 and rated 4.7 stars across 190 reviews.
Its sibling in this set, the FACOM 200C.30, costs more at $101.68, weighs a heavier 0.47 kilograms, and edges it slightly with a 4.8-star rating from a much larger 776-review base.
For buyers who prioritize a lighter, graphite-handled tool over maximum striking weight, the 205C.30 delivers a strong rating at a lower price than its heavier FACOM sibling.
Pros
Graphite handle for reduced shock and a lighter overall weight
5.92-ounce weight, among the lightest in this Engineers' Hammers group
4.7-star rating across 190 reviews
Single-piece (1) construction with a metal head
Cons
At $71.70, it costs nearly double the GEDORE 600 E-500 ($42.00) and Peddinghaus 5039030400 ($39.14)
Rated slightly below its sibling FACOM 200C.30, which scores 4.8 stars from 776 reviews
Specifications
Material
Metal
Handle
Graphite
Weight
5.92 ounces
Pieces
1
Performance notes
At 5.92 ounces with a metal head and graphite handle, the 205C.30 is built for lighter, more controlled striking rather than heavy demolition work. It ships as a single-piece (1) unit.
What buyers say
190 reviews average 4.7 stars, a solid result that sits just behind the FACOM 200C.30's 4.8-star average from 776 reviews within the same brand family.
The listing specifies a graphite handle on a metal head, weighing 5.92 ounces total.
How does it compare to the FACOM 200C.30?
The 205C.30 is lighter at 5.92 ounces and cheaper at $71.70, while the 200C.30 weighs 0.47 kilograms, costs $101.68, and rates slightly higher at 4.8 stars from 776 reviews.
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