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

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.

I heat my home with wood during the winter, so I need many cords of wood split each year. I do all the work by hand without the use of a log splitter. Splitting wedges, this sweet sledge, and my trusty splitting maul. I split about 20 cords of wood this year, which is quite a bit. Most all of the wood I split is 15-30" rounds, almost all of it needing to be split in half with a sledge & wedges. It's all hardwood (oak, etc) - so the BASH sledge gets a lot of very hard use. I've more than put this through its paces, and it's gonna last a lot more years. Handle is in great shape (there aren't many mis-strikes to speak of) - and the head is very firmly on like when it was unpacked new. So, all in all this is a great product and I'd recommend it. Kinda pricey, but I like to buy once cry once. As one last note - this is a 10LB head, but the handle does add some decent heft to it, since it has steel rods in it. So, it will probably weigh more than you think. But hey, I'd rather have a product that lasts the test of time than have to go buy handles every year or so.

What really sets this sledgehammer apart from other hammers on the market is the handle. Most sledgehammers have either a wooden or fiberglass handle which will break after a certain amount of stress. This one has steel rods running through the handle instead, wrapped with thick rubber. It weighs about twice as much as an ordinary handle, but it is literally unbreakable; there are actually youtube videos of people trying to break it by running it over with a bulldozer. It also feels more balanced, is easier to grip, and absorbs vibrations better than other hammers as well. It also looks badass, and feels great in the hands. Whether you are smashing through a wall, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, or just using it for exercise, this hammer will definitely get the job done. Just make sure when you open the package that you aren't standing next to any expensive breakable objects, as you may suddenly feel overcome with a desire to smash things.

I used to work at a rock quarry, which is a work environment that will quickly crew up and spit out any inferior tool used there. These Wilton BASH sledge hammers were the only hammers we used that would not die. Over strikes are not a problem with the steel handle, the head will not come flying off and hit your buddy thanks to it’s unique head retention system, it’s absorbs shock much better than wood handled sledges and the rubberized handle makes it easy to grip and not slip out of your hands when covered in grease or oil. (Once again, your buddy will thank you for not doing that). Now, as a shop Diesel mechanic, I have invested in Wilton BASH sledge hammers for all of these reasons. Swing em’ as hard as you like. They will not let you down.

What can I say about this sledge hammer, it's the best one that I've ever used. I purchased this to use in a heavy truck repair shop. I almost cancelled the the order to get the 12 lb sledge and am glad I stayed with the 10 pounder. The handle uses a solid metal core which significantly added to the weight. I put it on the scale at home and it came in at 14 lbs. A bit pricey, but I expect this to virtually last forever. After reading the specs on their web site, I am confident that this will also be one of the safest sledge hammers you can buy. This thing is tough.