This sledgehammer from Estwing incorporates a shaft made of spring steel bars and a steel locking plate to secure the head to the shaft. Designed to resist overstrike without breaking, this sledgehammer ensures maximum user safety and is ideal for tough environments. The drop forged head is induction hardened. The vulcanised rubber handle absorbs impact and vibration to reduce user fatigue. There is a steel reinforced lanyard hole for safe and secure tethering. It is suitable for demolition work, breaking stone and concrete, bending and shaping metals, driving in fence posts and rebar, heavy-duty sitework and industrial construction projects.