TB15MC TiBone

The Stiletto TB15MC TiBone hammer offers good repairability through its modular design, but quality concerns exist that impact long-term reliability.

• •Modular construction: Users praise the ability to swap both head and handle components, giving multiple configuration options and extending lifespan through part replacement.
• •Parts availability issues: Despite modularity, reports of poor customer service when parts fail suggest replacement components may be difficult to obtain through official channels.
• •Durability concerns: Multiple reports of catastrophic failures (breaking after 4 months), grip ripping, bent claws during prying, and bolts stripping during face replacement maintenance.

Bottom line: Theoretically repairable with standard tools due to bolt-together design, but questionable part availability and quality control issues limit its true BIFL potential.

This titanium hammer shows promise with modular design but has serious quality control issues that undermine its BIFL potential.

• •Modular wins: Users love that you can swap heads and handles - one reviewer said the coolest thing is you can change the head and handle to get different hammers in one, extending lifespan significantly
• •Durability disasters: One user reported complete failure after just 4 months with no help from customer service, while Reddit users complain about grips ripping, claws bending during prying, and bolts stripping during maintenance
• •Manufacturing defects: Reviews mention air bubbles in the metal causing performance issues, and the 1-year warranty explicitly excludes normal wear - red flag for a $265 professional tool

Bottom line: Could've been great, but catastrophic failures and poor support make this a risky BIFL purchase despite the clever modular design

Stiletto offers a standard one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the TiBone hammer, but with significant limitations.

• •Coverage limitations: Explicitly excludes normal wear and tear to the face, claws, and handle - the parts most likely to fail during regular use.
• •Claim process: Requires completion of online form, photo documentation, proof of purchase, and possible return shipping.
• •Customer experience: At least one reviewer reported that when their hammer broke after 4 months, customer service was "no help" - suggesting potential difficulties with claim approval.

Bottom line: While the warranty exists on paper, the numerous exclusions and reported customer service issues suggest Stiletto may not consistently stand behind their premium-priced tool when problems arise.

The Stiletto TB15MC TiBone has a strong following among professional carpenters but mixed BIFL credentials. Professionals praise its titanium construction that hits like a heavier hammer while reducing fatigue, modular design allowing part replacement, and impressive performance.

• •Durability concerns: Reports of grip ripping over time, bent claws during heavy prying, and some catastrophic failures within months of purchase
• •Quality control: Some units have manufacturing defects like air bubbles affecting performance
• •Competitor context: Often compared to Martinez hammers (created by Stiletto's founder), with debates about which offers better long-term value

Bottom line: A premium tool highly regarded by pros for its lightweight-yet-powerful performance, but durability issues and high price make it a calculated investment rather than a guaranteed lifetime purchase.