Built for the Trades. Personalized for Your Legacy.
The Personalized Klein Tools Hammer is more than just a framing hammer—it's a tool that tells your story.
Starting with a genuine Klein Tools 22 oz Straight-Claw Framing Hammer, each handle is precision laser engraved in-house by Barehand Work. Every hammer is made to order, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that's built to work and built to last.
Whether you're buying it for yourself, a fellow lineman, electrician, carpenter, or someone retiring after decades in the trade, this is a gift they'll use with pride.
Standard Personalization Included
Every Death Grip Hammer includes:
Your name, nickname, or company (up to 24 characters)
Exclusive Barehand Work Death Grip artwork
Precision laser engraving
Genuine Klein Tools 22 oz Framing Hammer
Want Something Completely Custom?
Looking for something that is truly one of a kind?
Choose the Custom Design Upgrade, and we'll work directly with you to create a completely personalized engraving.
Perfect for:
Company logos
Crew artwork
Retirement gifts
Memorial tributes
Military service
Fire departments
Police departments
Union locals
Apprenticeship graduations
Family keepsakes
One-of-a-kind artwork
How It Works
Select Custom Design when placing your order.
Complete your purchase.
We'll contact you by email within 1–2 business days.
Built for the Trades. Personalized for Your Legacy.
The Death Grip Edition is more than just a hammer—it's a tool that tells your story.
Made with a genuine Klein Tools Hickory Handle Hammer, each handle is individually laser engraved by Barehand Work™. Choose between a 20 oz Smooth Face or 22 oz Milled Face hammer and make it your own.
Whether it's for yourself, a fellow lineman, or someone retiring after decades in the trade, this is a gift they'll carry with pride.
Hammer Options
20 oz Smooth Face: Smooth striking surface for general-purpose use.
22 oz Milled Face: Textured striking surface for added nail grip.
Personalization Options
Death Grip Edition – Standard
Exclusive Barehand Work™ Death Grip artwork
Personalized name, nickname, or company (up to 24 characters)
Precision laser engraving
Fully Custom Design (+$91)
Original artwork created specifically for you
Company logos, crew designs, memorials, or personal artwork
One digital design proof and one revision included
Final artwork approval before engraving
Complete the customization form on this product page before adding your hammer to the cart. For custom designs, we'll contact you by email to review your request and provide your design proof.
Please Note
Standard orders: 3–5 business days production time.
Custom designs: 5–10 business days after artwork approval.
Natural wood grain and engraving shades may vary.
Personalized items are nonreturnable unless defective or incorrect due to our error.
Additional design work may require an extra fee, approved before proceeding.
Once you approve the artwork, we'll begin engraving your hammer.
One design proof and one revision are included with every Custom Design order.
Crafted for Hardworking Hands
Every hammer is engraved individually—not mass produced.
Because wood grain naturally varies from one handle to the next, every engraving is unique. Slight variations in shading and grain are part of what makes each hammer one of a kind.
Please Note
Production time for standard personalized hammers: 3–5 business days
Custom Design orders typically require 5–10 business days after artwork approval.
Personalized items are not eligible for return unless there is a manufacturing defect or an error on our part.
