Estwing was founded by Swedish immigrant Ernest O. Estwing nearly a century a go. Ernest had a talent for forging hammers from one solid piece of hardened steel and the rest as they say is history.

Closely held Estwing designs and manufactures tools, including hammers, axes, and pry bars. Also in the complaint, Estwing is suing Valuehunt Inc. for selling and displaying the tools on its Web site.

Price Difference Relative to Similar Products: Could cost more or less depending on size and other variables. Description: Estwing bills its solid steel hammer as a tool for framing, but it's more ...