The titanium head of these straight-claw hammers hits as hard as heavier steel heads but with less recoil to reduce fatigue during extended use. They provide high energy transfer per blow to decrease the number of swings required to set nails. Straight-claw hammers deliver more driving and demolition power than curved-claw hammers. Also known as rip hammers, they drive and pull nails, tear out boards, demolish plaster, and more.

Aluminum-bronze hammers are non-magnetic for use in rooms with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines where steel and other magnetic hammers would be hazardous. They won't be drawn to the MRI machines' magnets, which can turn magnetic tools into projectiles that could cause injuries and damage. These non-sparking hammers contain no ferrous metals, so they resist creating sparks. This reduces the risk of ignition when hammering in environments where combustible dust or flammable liquids, gas, or vapors are present. The curved claw of these hammers hooks under nail heads to maximize leverage when removing nails while minimizing damage to surrounding surfaces.