Klein Tools H80918 Smooth Face Fiberglass Hammer, 18-Ounce

No. The H80918 fiberglass hammer is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock. Klein's own warnings say never use it on or near live circuits. Despite the fiberglass handle, treat it as a standard striking tool: de-energize first, wear approved eye protection, and never strike two hammer faces together.

The H80918 has a smooth strike face, which drives nails accurately with less marring of the surrounding material. That is what you want on finish work, trim, panel and box mounting, or anywhere a visible surface is at risk. A milled (checkered) face bites the nail head and slips less on rough framing, but it stamps a waffle pattern into whatever it hits. For mixed commercial and MRO work where appearance matters, the smooth face is the one to carry.

Yes, it has a magnetic nail starter, so you can set the nail in the slot and drive it with one hand. That matters on a ladder, in a lift, or anywhere the other hand is holding a box, strap, or the rail.

It has nail pullers on both sides of the head, not just a single claw slot. The dual-side design gives you leverage from more than one approach angle, which is how you get a nail out when you are wedged against a stud or in a tight bay. For long nails or sheathing teardown you still want a dedicated pry bar.

Klein made the face extra-large and squared to cut down on missed hits. More face area means more margin for error on the swing, which is what you want when you are striking off-axis or in poor light. The handle also carries cushion grips for control on repeated strikes.

There is a single configuration to order: model H80918, the 18-ounce smooth face with the full fiberglass core handle. No handle length, finish, or face option to specify.