A very heavy, long-handled hammer used for driving stakes, pins, and wedges, or demolition. The head is double sided so that either end can be used to strike an object. Sledge hammers typically weigh 8 to 16 pounds and have a wooden or fiberglass handle. Safety is paramount when using a sledgehamm... Found on http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/S/AE_sledge_hammer.html