Wilton B.A.S.H 16" Sledge Hammer, 6 Lb Head (20616)

I just tried my new 16 inch sledge hammer to split some firewood with a wedge and also with a standing splitter with ring. Result is there is a huge difference between a 14 inch and a 16 inch sledge even though they both have a 4 lb. heads. I am very pleased with it even though it was a little pricey but those two inches matter greatly with the impact force. The hammer looks well built and sturdy and the larger wood chunks have no chance of not splitting. Very much fun.

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.

Amazing! Everyone needs one

Perfect for service truck used most day removing sprockets on heavy equipment

The most skookum fourteen pound 10 pound sledgehammer I've ever used. I tell people it's claimed unbreakable. They ask me if I'm going to put that to the test. Absolutely not, this mallet is much stronger than I could ever muster.

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.

Very good quality with a nice balance of the 4 pound hammer and 16” handle. Perfect for my demo projects.

UPDATE 7/21/20: I've had this for over a year now and still love it. I've busted up a lot of rock with it, and have had no issues with the head coming loose. In fact, I don't see any real evidence of the head deforming either (the head on my 16 pound hammer has noticeably deformed over time). Worth the money in my opinion.Original review:I'd been using a 16 lb. sledge for many years to bust up the occasional rock on our property. This year I'm clearing an area for a shed, and decided to get something a little bigger to (hopefully) break things up a little faster and with fewer hits. I was surprised at first that there aren't really that many options for a 20 lb. sledge. I first purchased one of the same brand as the 16 lb. hammer I have, and had the head came loose on both the original and the replacement. That surprised me because I thought I'd paid enough to get a reasonable quality hammer. In the reviews, I'd seen someone mention this hammer. While I initially balked at the price, I decided that it would be worth it to pay a little (okay, a lot) more if it meant getting something that wouldn't fail. So far this hammer has not disappointed! I love the handle, too; it really helps dampen the vibration when hitting hard, immobile objects.