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Our Story

Founded in 1849 during the California Gold Rush, Stiletto supplied hard-working tradespeople with the tools their livelihoods depended on. Since then, we’ve been designing hand tools that drive your work forward. Here’s our story.

Driven to make the best hand tools in the industry.

Stiletto started with a simple idea: Make the best hand tools the world’s ever seen. The Stiletto commitment to craftsmanship and leading-edge designs means that every tool we make is not only as tough as the job itself, but lighter and more precise than anything else in your toolbelt.  

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The Beginning

In 1849, Stiletto began as the in-house tool brand of Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co. in San Francisco, California, supplying miners, ranchers and carpenters with the tools they needed to build their futures. The first Stiletto tools were sold at the historic Baker & Hamilton building in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood.

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The Titanium Difference

Titanium hammers are at the core of Stiletto. Made from titanium, a corrosion resistant metal with unparalleled power-to-weight ratio, Stiletto titanium hammers and pry bars are 45% lighter than steel, stronger, and more resistant to wear-and-tear. Titanium isn’t just a material—it’s a promise to protect your body, work smarter, and have reliable and high-performing tools for life.

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The Stiletto Promise

We’ve blazed new paths to other product categories since those early years, but our focus on you hasn’t changed. We understand the tools you carry are deeply personal. That’s why we obsess over every detail—from ergonomic handles to precision machining—to ensure every Stiletto tool performs flawlessly and feels like a natural extension of your hand.

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Hammers & Axes

Leading-edge titanium designs engineered for durability and lightweight performance.

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Carpenter Squares

Fully machined, highly specialized carpenter squares with the most durable finish.

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Pry Bars

Durable pry bars in lightweight, all-titanium designs. 

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Accessories

Gear up your hammer with customizable accessories that add comfort and control.