The Big Horn 15144 17 Oz Magnetic Face Roofing Hatchet is built for dry-in, house wrap, and roofing installations where speed and accuracy matter. One side of the head includes a smooth magnetic face with an integrated nail starter to allow fast one-handed nail placement without risking injury to your fingers. The opposite side is engineered with a sliding measuring gauge and a built-in utility blade and integrated utility blade for cutting underlayment, felt, and wrap materials with control and efficiency. Made from forged steel, this tool delivers balanced impact force in a compact and durable form. Forged steel construction delivers solid driving power while maintaining a compact size for tight working conditions. The handle is made from straight Canadian hickory and shaped for grip, control, and reduced vibration across demanding jobsites. It is compatible with plastic cap nails, metal cap nails, roofing nails, stubby nails, and drywall nails, making it ideal for professional installers working across multiple fastener types.

Features:

• Drives cap nails with speed and precision using a magnetic head that securely holds plastic and metal cap nails in place.
• Enables one-handed nail placement for faster installation of roofing, house wrap, and dry-in materials while keeping your fingers safely out of the way.
• Built-In utility blade to cut underlayment, felt, and house wrap and other materials.  
• Delivers accurate measuring and layout adjustments with a sliding gauge built into the opposite side of the head.
• Equipped with a classic 100% Canadian Hickory wood-straight handle for a strong and comfortable grip that delivers a powerful and efficient blow.
• Handles a wide range of fasteners including plastic cap nails, metal cap nails, stubby nails, roofing nails, and drywall nails.
• Delivers consistent driving power with a forged steel head designed for high-impact performance.
• Optimized for professional roofers, framers, and installers working on dry-in, house wrap, and roofing applications.