Known as a mining sledge, this finest top quality hammer or mallet is manufactured by renowned German manufacturers Picard. It has a forged steel head, hickory shaft, & a powder coated head with polished striking faces. Not all hammers are made equal, there is a huge difference in quality, & it seemed only fitting that if you are using the Original or King Size Kindling Cracker the super safe upturned axes for splitting wood, it would be just plain ridiculous to use a sledgehammer whose head could snap off & break a foot! Manufactured by renowned German makers Picard 1500g Head Total weight with handle 1660g Forged steel head Hickory shaft VPA/GS tested Head according DIN6475 Head & handle with ring wedge fixture