Mayhew 14120 Hammer Review

4.8 (759) Amazon rating$105.3150+ bought last month

Our verdict

A long, heavy tool-steel pry bar built for serious leverage, with the top rating in this group and a price to match.

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Best for

Mechanics and contractors who need a 58-inch bar with real reach and tool-steel strength for heavy prying.

Skip if

You want a compact, affordable bar; this is a 9.32-pound, $105 specialist tool.

  • Material Tool Steel
  • Finish Brushed
  • Weight 9.32 pounds
  • Dimensions 58 x 1.91 x 1.94 inches
  • Size 58"
  • Priced 445% above the category median ($19.34 across 54 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.8/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 759 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.7/5

    759 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 Mayhew 14120 is a 58-inch pry bar made of tool steel with a brushed finish, weighing 9.32 pounds. At $105.31 it is the most expensive tool in this group, and it carries the highest rating: 4.8 stars across 759 reviews.

Everything about the spec sheet points to leverage. The 58-inch length and roughly two-inch cross section give long reach and stiffness, and tool steel is a meaningful upgrade over the unspecified steels elsewhere in this category. Demand is modest at about 50 sold last month, which fits a heavy-duty specialty bar.

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Pros

  • Top 4.8-star rating in this group from 759 reviews
  • Long 58-inch reach for maximum leverage
  • Tool-steel construction with a brushed finish
  • Substantial 9.32-pound mass for heavy prying

Cons

  • At $105.31 it is far pricier than the rest of this group
  • Heavy 9.32-pound, 58-inch size is unwieldy for light tasks

Specifications

MaterialTool Steel
FinishBrushed
Weight9.32 pounds
Dimensions58 x 1.91 x 1.94 inches
Size58"

Performance notes

The 58-inch length and 9.32-pound weight deliver the leverage you would expect for heavy demolition and aligning work, and tool steel resists deformation under load. Its size makes it impractical for tight spaces or fine trim work.

What buyers say

Owners rate it 4.8 stars across 759 reviews, the strongest score here, with steady niche demand of about 50 sold last month.

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Frequently asked questions

How long and heavy is the Mayhew 14120?

It is 58 inches long and weighs 9.32 pounds.

What steel is it made from?

The data lists tool steel with a brushed finish.

Is it worth the higher price?

For heavy, long-reach prying its tool-steel build and 4.8 rating justify the cost; for light work a smaller bar is cheaper.

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