OX Pro Club Hammer 1.3kg, Straight Hickory Handle with TPR Grip, Solid Forged Steel Head, Unique Assembly Technique, Reduced Vibration, Mini Sledge Heavy Duty Demolition Tool, OX-P089403

This 3-pound OX hammer has become my go-to for heavier hammering on the job site and in the shop. It feels good in the hand, the grip is secure and provides a lot of traction, and the handle is sturdy and smooth. It's a wood weight for a variety of tasks without being too unwieldy, as well. After a few months now, the steel hammerhead has put up very well with the tasks of striking rebar and steel stakes in the ground, as this has become its main job. There's minimal wear-and-tear on the hammer faces, and definitely no more than I'd expect from any other hammer. It's tough work, after all... The handle is surprisingly light for being a solid wood, though it's proven to be nice and durable and hasn't splintered or - frankly - shown much of any wear yet. The grip is molded tightly around the handle too, and isn't showing any signs of wanting to slip off. I also appreciate that the steel expansion wedges holding the head to the handle are encapsulated with a clean, clear epoxy on top. This is a nice feature, as - in some cases - I've had older hammers and axes that have begun to fail due to moisture getting into the top of the handle and either rusting the wedges, rotting the wood, or both...regardless, when these wedges begin to fail, the hammer becomes a liability. Therefore, the added protection on top of this is a great thing to have. Altogether, this is a great hammer, and looks up to the task for many years to come. I'm also pretty sure it's a US-made product, which is awesome. Nicely done, OX Tools.

I picked up this 3lb Mini Sledge Hammer for my upcoming home projects that require some light demolition and I have yet to be disappointed! The size of this sledge hammer is compact and with a 3lb head, so it's light and can be toted around easily. I used it the first day I got it and it was a breeze breaking through stucco for my window replacement project. I like the hickory wood handle that makes the tool feel solid in my hand. The handle is also covered with non-slip grip material that ensures the tool stays firmly in my hand during use. While it's only a 3lb hammer, it's good for general use around the house. The head is secured well to the handle and the tool looks and feels well-built. This sledgehammer will get a lot of use at my house and this is only the beginning. Highly recommended!

Very nicely crafted hammer, so finely finished and good looking I almost hate to use it. I was surprised of the quality, the hammer head is classically shaped small sledge form with slightly convex faces and beveled corners....I particularly liked that the transition of the hickory handle into the hammer head had a 3/4 inch metal protective sleeve that would prevent the handle from breaking at that point if you miss-strike and accidentally hit the wood handle instead of the hammer face, on my other hammers I usually wrap a dense rubber sleeve at that point to protect the wood, also the grain of the hickory is properly aligned parallel to the hammer head for maximum strength (if the grain is aligned 90 degrees to the hammer head the wooden handle is much more likely to break so I always check the grain alignment of any tool or shovel I buy). The handle is attached with a double T style wedge that is designed to exert force in multiple directions insuring the handle is firmly held in the hammer head and with an attention to detail most other tools lack the wedge is capped off by a clear epoxy protective coating. The 'contoured for grip' TPR polymer coating feels comfortable and gives a modicum of vibration protection to the hand. All in all a very nice compact sledge that appears to be designed by old school craftsman who have taken all their years of experience and added details to elevate and perfect this hammer from a mere tool to a work of art.....better than any others I have owned.

This 3lb is a good hammer and has some extra fancy features that really aren't needed but you'll look so super awesome cool using this that it's worth it (sarcasm) The head has a nice coating to it to help reduce the speed of rust/corrosion becoming present. The handle has some rubber to it in areas and there's the painted coating to it too. The handle is indeed hickory and is set into the head with two wedges and then sealed in clear epoxy. I tend to use this in multiple ways by choking up on the handle and getting my hand close to the head and also using the handle from it's typical location for maximum force. Choking up on the handle feels a bit off for me with this hammer because of the different materials and locations for them on the handle itself but that's because I'm just used to my old "go-to" favorite hammer. Overall, this is a good hammer that'll get the job done and has a unique look to it too. Not sure the looks help get the job done though.

This is my first Ox tool. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this is impressive. Of course its well balanced and well proportioned. The hickory handle is excellent. What surprised me is how nice the rubber inlay on the hickory is. You get the vibration dampening of hickory and the amazing comfortable grip of a rubber inlay that's usually on the fiberglass handles. BTW, my other top choice hammer is a 10lb sledge with a short handle in it. Its great for putting a lot a lot of low speed push on something. Think shifting faming and similar things. Any time you find yourself swinging a 3lb fast enough to damage what you're hitting, stop and consider a slow swing from a 10lb would work better. And a short handle makes it so convenient. Ox, are you listening?