DIYers and homeowners who want a top-rated, affordable dead-blow hammer from a familiar brand for everyday shop and automotive use.
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You need a heavier head for hard driving, since the CMHT54166 weighs 28 ounces.
Material Polyurethane (PU)
Handle Rubber
Weight 28 Ounces
Pieces 1
Priced 29% below the category median ($34.99 across 18 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.9/5
4.9 average across 142 owner ratings
Popularity1.4/5
142 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 Craftsman CMHT54166 is a single-piece dead-blow hammer priced at $24.99 with a category-leading 4.9-star rating across 142 reviews. Its head is polyurethane, the handle is rubber, and it weighs 28 ounces.
About 100 units sell per month, pairing the high rating with steady demand. The polyurethane head and rubber handle are built for controlled, low-rebound strikes that protect surfaces, while the 28-ounce weight keeps it light enough for one-handed control.
At $24.99 with the highest rating in this group, the CMHT54166 stands out on value. Craftsman is a widely recognized brand, and the strong score plus steady sales make this an easy recommendation for general use.
Pros
Highest rating in the group at 4.9 stars from 142 reviews
Steady demand of about 100 units sold per month
Polyurethane head and rubber handle for low-rebound, surface-safe strikes
Affordable $24.99 price from a recognized brand
Cons
28-ounce head may be light for heavy driving work
142-review base is smaller than some rivals
Specifications
Material
Polyurethane (PU)
Handle
Rubber
Weight
28 Ounces
Pieces
1
Performance notes
The polyurethane head and 28-ounce weight make this a controlled, surface-safe dead-blow hammer for everyday assembly, automotive, and shop tasks. The rubber handle absorbs shock during repeated strikes. No face diameter or overall length is listed in the data.
What buyers say
At 4.9 stars across 142 reviews, the CMHT54166 has the strongest rating in this group, with steady monthly sales backing it up. The data does not include review text, but the score points to high owner satisfaction.
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