AJC Hatchet MWT-005-MH 17oz Magnet Roofing Hatchet

This hammer is very handy when laying underlayment on a roof. The magnet holds the capping nail in place while swinging it down. The back holds a razor for cutting the felt and there is a claw under the head for removing nails. The handle is at a slight angle off perpendicular to reduce scraped knuckles. It takes a little practice to get the swing right to drive the capping nail straight, but once you get the hang of it you can't go back. This is a Made in USA, quality tool. Definitely worth the investment, even for the occasional patch job.

5 months later and the magnet is just as strong as the day I bought it

Very solid and sharp, perfect for small jobs and detailed work. The handle feels comfortable and durable. Great quality for the price

Not heavy but does the job for cap nails. I haven't used the blade attachment.

Works like you would expect. The claw for pulling crooked caps sells the hammer. It is built well, and stays together for a long time. This is the 4th one I have purchased, not because the other 3 have failed, but because helpers and friends wanted one.

I give it 4 stars because of the price not the product they are fairly proud of this thing. The hatchet is great for hand caps. You can go almost as fast as a cap gun once you get used to it. Took me about 10 Sq of paper before I really started getting the hang of it. It takes a weird feeling pushing swing with your hand very close to the roof deck as the head hits the deck to keep from bending up the nails. I took the Gage off, I rarely lay 3 tab nowadays and I'm not a hand nailer anyway. I have done a couple shingle repair jobs with some hand bangers and really don't care for it , like I said the weird swing it takes to drive a nail straight can be hard on the knuckles if you graz a shingle during your swing. The nail puller on mine is only good if the nail is sticking up more than a little otherwise you can't get under it. I like the fact it takes regular hook and straight blades, it will cut shingles well with either blade in but I only really use it to dry in so I use a straight blade. It's of good quality,it should last a while and overall I'm happy I got it and will continue to use it.

Great solid roofing tool. Cheaper than box stores

I was meant to do what it was meant to do

Amazing for underlayment twice as fast nailing.

Oh and absolute must have!