Silverline Hardwood Forged Steel Sledge Hammer 14lb 675160

Silverline 14lb Hardwood Forged Steel Sledge Hammer

Barcode: 5055058156402

MPN: 675160

Weight: 14lb 6.35kg

Overview:

14lb Hardwood Forged Steel Sledge Hammer (675160) is a heavy-duty striking tool designed for powerful demolition and breaking work, plus driving posts and metal stakes. It features a solid forged steel 14lb head with polished flat striking faces for clean, effective impact, and a quality ash hardwood shaft for strength and control. The head is finished with a black powder-coated/painted coating for protection, while the varnished handle helps resist water and dirt for improved durability on site. Current stock may also include a rubber shaft protector for extra handle protection.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty 14lb forged solid steel head for maximum striking power

• Polished flat striking faces for consistent contact and performance

• Black powder-coated/painted head finish helps protect against wear and corrosion

• Premium ash hardwood shaft for strength, balance and control

• Varnished handle helps resist water and dirt ingress

• Ideal for demolition, breaking tasks, and driving posts and stakes

Specifications

• Brand: Silverline

• MPN: 675160

• Head Weight: 14lb (6.35kg)

• Product Weight: 6.907kg

• Head Material: Forged solid steel

• Hardness: Min. HRC50 / Max. HRC58

• Handle Material: Ash hardwood

• Handle Finish: Varnished

• Head Finish: Black coated with fully polished striking faces

• Additional Feature: Rubber shaft protector (may vary by stock)

Applications

• General demolition and breaking work

• Breaking stone, concrete and hard materials (where appropriate)

• Driving fence posts, pegs and metal stakes

• Heavy-duty workshop and site striking tasks

• Use with wedges and chisels where suitable

How to Use

• Wear suitable PPE (eye protection and gloves recommended)

• Inspect the head, handle and striking faces before use

• Use a two-handed grip and strike squarely for controlled impact

• Avoid striking hardened steel surfaces with hardened steel tools

• Store dry and clean after use to help preserve the handle and finish

14lb Hardwood Forged Steel Sledge Hammer – Key FAQs

• What is a 14lb sledge hammer best used for?
  A 14lb sledge is ideal for heavy demolition, breaking work and driving posts or metal stakes where maximum impact force is required.

• Is the head on this Silverline sledge hammer forged steel?
  Yes, it has a solid forged steel head for durability and long service life under demanding use.

• What does the hardness rating HRC50–58 mean?
  It means the head is hardened to a Rockwell hardness between 50 and 58, helping resist deformation and wear during repeated impacts.

• Are the striking faces polished?
  Yes, it features fully polished flat striking faces for clean contact and effective energy transfer on each blow.

• Is the handle resistant to water and dirt?
  Yes, the ash handle is varnished to help resist water and dirt, improving durability in site and outdoor conditions.

• Does this sledge hammer include a shaft protector?
  Current stock may include a rubber shaft protector for added handle protection, but this can vary between batches.

• What’s the difference between head weight and product weight?
  Head weight is the striking mass (14lb/6.35kg), while product weight includes the handle as well, listed here as 6.907kg.