Exactly what is a California framing hammer?

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Exactly what is a California framing hammer?

Answer 1

Don't really know why they put the "California" in the description.  I have tried to research it without any luck.  Interesting question.  I too would like to know.  I am marking your question "interesting".

Answer 2

It has two left handles

Answer 3

i have found when something has the word "california" attached to it  their usually isn't anything special about it. it is meant to grab attention. a hammer is only as good as the person using it.

Answer 4

The hammer was designed in California for framing  

Answer 5

The "California Framer" is a hammer developed by Vaughn tool.  The distinctive feature is the head, it is available with several different types of handles.  See http://hammernet.com/vaughan/pages/produ...