WiltonB.A.S.H 12" Sledge Hammer, 4 Lb (20412)

Great hammer. Brilliant handle to get a grip on.

I use this for automotive repairs. The Handle has great grip. This thing feels more solid than any other hammer I’ve used in its class (including the “professional grade” snap on, Mac, Matco etc.) I’m on my second one because the first one got lost and not returned. Other than that it has never failed.

So, I needed a good way to 'start' splitting wedges into hardwood rounds so I could get splitting them into firewood.Trying to get wedges to 'stick' so you can whack them hard without them flying when you whack 'em hard is pretty important...flying wedge is not good for safety! Trying to get wedges to get started with a large sledge is actually pretty difficult due to how heavy and unwieldy they are, I needed a good mini sledge, and this one is the ticket!I already own the 10 lb 36" version of this maul -  Wilton 21036 10 lb. BASH Sledge Hammer with 36-in Unbreakable Handle  .As with the 10lb version, this is tough and rugged. I smash it in to wedges until they are firmly in place, then finish the job with the 10lb maul. Works great! After splitting up about 20 cords of wood, this is still in good shape, handle has great grip, and handle is firmly attached to the head. No notable damage.Great! Wilton 21036 10 lb. BASH Sledge Hammer with 36-in Unbreakable Handle

Perfect hammer for ironwork. The weight, balance and 16" handle make it an excellent choice for your tool belt. Safety lanyard hole in handle is a nice touch tooEdit: Been using this since September 2015, a lot. As an ironworker, I’ve had to have a few washers welded onto my belt which definitely compromises the way the steel rods in the handle and the rubber hold. That being said this is still the best sledge I’ve used. My handle near the head has cracked (I would assume largely due to the heat of the welding screwing the rubber up) and a few hairline cracks mid way.Also if you’re wondering if a 4 lb hammer is too light for ironwork, it’s not. Talking to other guys on my crew, everyone agrees it feels as heavy as a 6lb (probably the steel pins and heavy rubber handle) and it has great balance. Great for tight places too.I recently got a great price on their 6lb hammer and it feels like it’s 8-10lbs

Well balanced, durable, fits nicely in my not overly large hands, and a nice weight.

This is the best hammer you can buy. Used to work for a railroad contractor that had probably 20 of these. The paint on the head chips off easily but after 4 years of abuse, not one showed signs of structural damage. Excellent value and i would say i'd buy again, but i likely wont ever need to.