Roughneck gorilla sledge hammers are precision forged from high carbon steel each sledge hammer features a dome shaped striking point for exerting concentrated force they also have a larger than normal striking face with chamfered edge for general use both of these striking faces are induction heat treated for hardness the hammers also each feature a side striking face which is not hardened and is designed for striking wooden posts a shock absorbing tpe grip handle is designed for maximum comfor