8 lb Steel Sledge Hammer with 16" wood handle

Product Description

• 8 lb double-face sledge hammer with 16″ hickory handle.
• Forged tool steel head, Made in USA, with clear lacquer to deter rust.
• Striking face is precision machined with proper radius and chamfer (bevel), providing safer performance.
• Heat treated after machining for increased depth of hardness. (Turning after hardening looks more attractive (on competitor’s tools) but leaves less depth.)
• Heat treatment produces fine grain structure and Rc 46-54 (Rockwell) for safety and toughness.
• 16″ American-made hickory handle, kiln dried before turning. Eye section is then dried below 10% moisture content prior to assembly.
• Handle is hydraulically inserted into head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond. Approximately 1/2″ to 1″ of length is removed during assembly.