DEAD BLOW FUNCTION: Eliminates bounce back when striking hardened surfaces. ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Shaped and thickened for improved comfort and less vibration. LANYARD HOLE: Safely secure hammer to wrist or stationary object. NO-SLIP GRIP: Vulcanized rubber handle for secure grip while striking. SPARK-RESISTANT: Safe use near combustible materials. No exposed metal on face, head, or shaft. UNBREAKABLE HANDLE TECHNOLOGY: Steel core eliminates breaking during overstrikes.
The Wilton WIL55114 Hammer BASH DEAD performed exceptionally well during my tests. The handle is comfortable to grip and the head is durable enough to withstand heavy use .As my tests showed it's able to give a solid strike every time, making tasks easier and more efficient. The only minor con is that it may be a bit heavier than some may prefer..
Purchased March 2019 considering it is a dead hammer, of little use and only weighs 1.5lbs bought it for less use. At the same time, the head of this one has already split. Working on a farm there are some things I use a deep mallet or rubber mallet for. Last time I used this I drove a U-joint into the shaft and couldn't use a steel hammer or accidentally damage the housing, pretty much what I bought it for. I really thought Wilton hammers should be the best, but as you can see in the picture…
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DEAD BLOW FEATURE: Eliminates recoil when hitting hard surfaces.