36" Sledgehammer

The 36" Sledgehammer is a robust striking tool specifically engineered for the demanding tasks encountered in fireground operations, including forcible entry, ventilation, overhaul, demolition, and other emergency response scenarios. Its full-length 36-inch fiberglass handle offers both extended reach and enhanced leverage, ensuring that firefighters have the necessary power and control when performing structural firefighting, rescue, and emergency operations. The sledgehammer is designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional fire service with its durable construction and versatile weight options.

The sledge head is crafted from high-carbon steel through a drop-forging process, which ensures it is both strong and resilient, capable of enduring repeated striking actions without compromising performance. This tool comes in three different head weight configurations—8 lb., 10 lb., and 12 lb.—allowing departments to choose the appropriate striking power based on their specific operational needs. Whether it's for general forcible entry, overhaul tasks, or heavy demolition operations, the 36" Sledgehammer is built to handle the most challenging conditions with reliability and effectiveness.

The sledgehammer is available in multiple handle colors including HiViz Orange, HiViz Lime, Yellow, and Black, each offering different visibility options for identification and safety. The Yellow handle is constructed with a pultruded fiberglass core and an injection-molded jacket, providing additional strength while maintaining the lightweight benefits of fiberglass. Unlike traditional wood handles, fiberglass does not splinter or weaken over time, ensuring long-lasting durability without compromising on performance. This makes the 36" Sledgehammer a reliable tool that can be used in a variety of environments and conditions.

Reflective striping is incorporated into the design to help firefighters quickly locate the sledgehammer in low-light or dark environments, which is crucial for safety and efficiency during emergency operations. The 36" Sledgehammer is manufactured in the United States, ensuring high-quality standards and a durable product that meets the needs of fire departments, rescue teams, forcible entry crews, and other emergency response professionals. Its versatility and reliability make it an essential tool for those who rely on strong, dependable striking power in critical situations.

Features

• Heavy-duty sledgehammer designed for forcible entry, ventilation, overhaul, demolition, and fireground operations
• Full-length 36-inch handle provides reach, leverage, and effective striking power
• Drop-forged high-carbon steel head provides strength, durability, and dependable professional performance
• Available in 8 lb., 10 lb., and 12 lb. head weight configurations
• Multiple head weights allow departments and firefighters to select the striking power best suited to their operational needs
• Ideal for driving Halligan bars during conventional forcible entry operations
• Effective for breaking structural materials, breaching, demolition, and overhaul tasks
• Available with HiViz Orange, HiViz Lime, Yellow, and Black fiberglass handles
• Yellow handle features a pultruded fiberglass core with an injection-molded jacket for additional strength
• Fiberglass handles will not splinter like wood and do not weaken over time
• Reflective striping helps firefighters locate the tool in dark and low-light environments
• Multiple handle colors provide increased visibility and department identification options
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Ideal for firefighters, truck companies, forcible entry teams, rescue personnel, and structural firefighting operations

Specifications

• Manufacturer: LeatherHead Tools
• Product Type: Sledgehammer / Firefighting and Forcible Entry Striking Tool
• Product Configuration: 36" Sledgehammer
• Head Material: High-Carbon Steel
• Head Construction: Drop Forged
• Available Head Weights: 8 lbs., 10 lbs., and 12 lbs.
• Handle Length: 36"
• Handle Material: Fiberglass
• Available Handle Options: HiViz Orange Fiberglass, HiViz Lime Fiberglass, Yellow Fiberglass, and Black Fiberglass
• Yellow Handle Construction: Pultruded Fiberglass Core with Injection-Molded Jacket
• Visibility Feature: Reflective Striping
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Applications: Structural Firefighting, Forcible Entry, Ventilation, Overhaul, Demolition, Halligan Driving, Breaching, and Rescue Operations

Available configurations

Availability and lead time are subject to confirmation.