Wilton B.A.S.H 30" Sledge Hammer, 10 Lb (21030)

Great bit of kit worth the money. Our guys prefer this hammer over Stop-drop ones, Could use a tool lanyard would be my only point but this can be made afterwards on site.

just what we need

I liked my Wilton Sledgehammer as it performed exceptional, so I purchased their hammers in other weights. The handles are incredible smooth to handle and absorb some of the hammering impact. Since the handles aren't made from wood, they won't warp or split over time. The steel heads are strong and haven't cracks or chipped to date. I've been using them in an open pit agate mine wherein I've been removing large rocks by splitting them with hammer and chisel. These are by far the best hammers I've ever used. I've read other reviews stating that the balance was off on certain hammers, but the real issue is: take care in selecting the appropriate hammer-head weigh versus the handle length for your applications and your own arm strength. If you use those parameters in selecting your sledgehammer, you will find the right item. I have not been paid by Amazon or Wilton to review these items favorably. I love this product line and will order other weights in the near future. They are expensive compared to other sledgehammers, but worth the price based on their superb quality and balance. Buying cheap is more expensive long-term, and quality tools outperform there cheaper counterparts in many instances.

Bad

You may ask who needs a 10lb hammer with a short handle. IYKYK. If you've ever bonked the fender of a pretty truck with a long handle, it all makes sense. These BASH hammers have a great reputation for incredible durability. I needed to beat the stuffing out of some parts in a tight space, now it's done.