What kind of paint does Estwing put on their hammers?

The paint is a proprietary blue color. Estwing calls the color Ultraviolet" The color has nothing to do with protecting the hammer from ultraviolet rays, it is just the color name. With use some of the blue areas that are struck will chip away. This does no harm to the hammer. After the blue paint is applied, a lacquer coating is also applied over the blue paint and allowed to dry, releasing its solvents before leaving the factory in the USA. A freshly made hammer may smell strongly of solvent anyway. Most of us will never notice this as the hammers are left in the factory for at least a few weeks.

Are either of the 2 lb hammers made in the USA?

I think the fiberglass handle is more comfortable. Over time my drywall hammer grip hardened. Now its uncomfortable.

How does shock reduction compare to other brands antivibe? aka stanley/proto/mac tools

I know of no comparison available. The Estwing shock reduction handles reduce vibration and impact by 50%. Estwing is not making claims over other manufacturers, just their own testing of the hammers. See if you can find similar statements for the other brands. Contact each of the manufacturers through sales or an internet search and get their statements as to what shock and vibration reductions the have achieved. You may also be able to find this information on the product listing on Amazon or by checking the manufactures website. It's unlikely that there has been a tool comparison test but check your favorite tool/hardware magazines for such a comparison.

Has anyone compared this and the fiberglass handled model?

Both types are well made. The 2 and 3 pound steel handle hammers are not quite as well balanced as the fiberglass models, I have both and use both types. My favorite for extended use is the 2 pound hammer with the fiberglass handle made in Taiwan. If you use the hammers to fight bears as I do, I have found that they can bite through the fiberglass handle with the possible loss of the hammer head. The all steel USA hammers do not have this problem. Cheers.

Brand	Estwing
Head Material	Alloy Steel
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Color	Multi
Product Dimensions	11.02"L x 2.67"W x 1.31"Th
Item Weight	3.5 Pounds
Grip Type	Shock Reduction
Head Style	Flat
Style	Hammer
Number of Items	1
Global Trade Identification Number	00034139620211
Manufacturer	Estwing
UPC	788809912068 013440006457 636123626386 809393889502 809199911018 709730203957 034139620211 732233458654 728639307160 633643953909 732233469193 714637831509 100058656508
Part Number	B33LB
Item Weight	3.5 pounds
Item model number	B33LB
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	3 lbs
Finish	Brushed
Material	Stainless Steel
Pattern	Solid
Shape	Rectangular
Power Source	Hand Powered
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Handle/Lever Placement	opposite the head
Cutting Diameter	1 Inches
Measurement System	Metric
Included Components	Drilling Hammer
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Assembled Diameter	1 Inches
National Stock Number	5120-01-620-1002

Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound Sledge with Forged Steel Construction & Shock Reduction Grip - B3-3LB

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