Mayhew Pry Bar

Mayhew Pry Bars: American-Made Leverage You Can Trust

When a stubborn fastener, seized panel, or jammed component stands between you and a finished job, the pry bar in your hand makes all the difference. Mayhew Tools — an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer founded in 1856 and the oldest punch and chisel maker in the United States — brings that same century-plus pedigree to one of their most-trusted product categories: pry bars. With 19 products spanning compact mini bars to heavy-duty 36" powerhouses, Mayhew's pry bar lineup is engineered for automotive technicians, industrial maintenance crews, and serious DIYers alike.

The Dominator® Series: Good, Better, Best

The heart of Mayhew's pry bar offering is the Dominator® product family, structured across three tiers to fit every budget and application. Mayhew gives buyers a good (Dominator Economy), better (Dominator), and best (Dominator Pro) set of options — each sharing the brand's DNA of forged steel construction and ergonomic design, with the Pro tier pushing engineering the furthest.

The Dominator® Pro is where Mayhew's innovation really shines. Every bar features a hardened and tempered alloy steel shaft that runs continuously from the cutting edge all the way through the handle to the capped end — delivering uninterrupted strength and prying power. That capped end is more than a cosmetic touch: it allows the bar to be struck without damaging the handle, and it functions as a shock absorber to reduce hand fatigue during extended use. Two sets of patented rib geometries — linear ribs around the neck for maximum torque transfer, and axial ribs for a slip-free grip — work together with a tri-lobular handle shape that seats naturally in the palm. Available in both curved and straight blade styles, and in multiple handle colors including red, blue, orange, and green, the Dominator Pro is easy to spot in any toolbox.

For lighter-duty or precision work, Mayhew's Dominator® Economy series offers the same ergonomic single composite handle concept in a more accessible format, while the standard Dominator sits comfortably in between.

Beyond the Dominator: Sets, Specialty Bars, and Heavy-Duty Options

Mayhew's pry bar range extends well beyond the Dominator family. The 4-piece pry bar sets cover a wide range of tasks in a single purchase: a rolling head pry bar with a 90-degree head for tight-space leverage, 14" and 20" line-up bars with specialized alignment ends, and an 18" cold chisel for cutting and material removal — all stored in a covered tray. For technicians who need to work in confined spaces, the Mini Pry Bar and Mini Heavy Duty (HD) Pry Bar lines — measuring as compact as 5" to 5.5" — bring Mayhew quality to the smallest jobs, with a 3/16" blade and vibrant green handles for quick tool location. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Dominator® Pro 34" "Big Stick Jr." heavy-duty curved pry bar was purpose-built for demanding lifting and prying in professional environments.

Made in the USA, Backed for Life

Every Dominator Pro Pry Bar is fully made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty — a statement of confidence that few tool brands can match at this price point. The black oxide finish on select models prevents corrosion and reinforces long-term durability in shop or field conditions. Whether you need a compact bar for interior trim removal or a full-length powerhouse for heavy demolition, Mayhew's pry bar lineup delivers the leverage, control, and longevity that professionals demand.