The 6 Best Steel Nail Pullers (2023 reviews)

Estwing line of puller come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. The Precision thin claw design enables you to get into hard to reach places. It is nice and sharp and easily digs in to rip out small trim nails as well as larger nails in hard to reach places. It is made of quality materials and grabs the nail very well.

The hammered hot metal method makes this stronger than casted metal or machined tools. It protects your eyes from flying particles and dust. It is great for pulling nails that are flush with minimal damage to the surface. The bar is compact and easy to position in cramped areas. It is easy to position in cramped areas.

Why We Like This:

Great for pulling up flooring staples
Durable and works like a charm for removing nails and taking small furniture apart
Slow and steady pressure prevents a lot of nail/staple breakage
Narrow and strong, not oversized and chunky

Best light Weight Tool: Stiletto Steel Nail Puller

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Compared with other puller in this category, the stiletto steel nail puller has a convenient design. This is the best cats paw ever. It's not just the titanium that makes this worth the extra, extra cost over a typical steel cat's paw. It's comfortable to hold and made of lightweight solid titanium to lighten your bags and reduce user fatigue. The flat handle helps with grip keeping the claw square with the nail you are trying to pull out.

As a weapon for the zombie apocalypse, it would be nice as a backup piece, since you wouldn't get so tired from swinging it. This is a pretty nice item if you need to pry into something or just to have something light for self defense in your pack. The bar is also really light.

Why We Like This:

Keeps pulling nails without getting dull
Slim design, fits in a pouch sleeve well
Lighter than any other and will stay sharper longer than steel

Best For Travel Tool bag: Vaughan Steel Nail Puller

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The vaughan steel nail puller's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The Vaughan Rag 15 inch demolition tool quickly dispatches whatever stands between you and a finished job. It features a patented asymmetrical shape for maximum comfort and control. It is made with durable high carbon-steel and dual strike zones to accurately and rapidly remove nails. It has a design for sniper control.

It has a good heft in the hand and strikes true. It is great for travel tool bag in your car too. It is best used on construction and demolition sites to help remove stubborn and deeply sunken nails.

Why We Like This:

Truly a useful tool for many demolition jobs
Two nail pullers for added versatility
Up to 20% lighter, carbon-steel design for sniper control
Pry up boards, nail strips, moulding and more with the built-in pry bar

Best For garden fence work: Honoson Steel Nail Puller

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The honoson steel nail puller is capable of outshining several other puller featured in this list in overall features for the price point. These tools work well in removing nails that are difficult to get to. Two different shapes of tips allow them to work on various types of fasteners, help you quickly remove deeply embedded staples in your furniture, upholstery, wood, floor, industry, tire nails, nail shoes, carpentry nails, etc. They can get under nails and staples very easily.

The tack puller measures 188 mm/ 7.4 inch in total length, along with 3.5 inch long handle, and can simply get all stubborn clips and staples removed without damage, which are real time and effort saver tools. It is great for installing zipper stoppers and cutting edge. These are classic tools, however, don't confuse these tools for screwdrivers and wire cutters. It is great for garden fence work.

Why We Like This:

Easier to open up hookups on fence poles
Great reasonably priced nail remover tool set for all nails
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best For fasteners: Shark Steel Nail Puller

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Shark offers a variety of puller for personal choice and yet maintaining quality in all the variants. The small head allows you to pull a nail without doing major damage to wood. The paw is just the right size to keep in your toolbelt.

The puller curved underside easily slides under an embedded nailhead or onto the nail shank. It fits very well within the hand. The back of the puller doubles as a striking head for your hammer. Although it is strong, the overall weight is very reasonable. It is perfect for pulling smaller nails and fasteners.

Why We Like This:

Pulls from the shank to remove even embedded, headless, or rusted nails
Nice size for grabbing and pulling out nails
Good brand reputation

Best For Aligning windows: Shark Corp Steel Nail Puller

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Next on the list, we've got yet another puller that manages to win our hearts. It's the shark corp steel nail puller and it's widely considered as puller that has the most suitable features. If your a framer or carpenter this will be a new favorite tool. It can dig into the shaft of a nail and pull it right out. It also pulls nails with heads with equally little difficulty. The back of the puller (c) is designed to double as a striking head for your hammer to make this operation even easier.

This tool has NO PROBLEM removing the nails. It is perfect for aligning windows and doors during installation, removing carpet strips, staples, and it even doubles as a multipurpose scraper. It is used to attach the shelving to the walls.

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