Dead blow hammers are used when you need to strike an object without causing damage to it or without creating a lot of rebound or vibration. Dead blow hammers minimize rebound because of the sand, shot, or other filler inside the head that absorbs the shock of the blow. A soft face hammer is a hammer with a head made from a soft, non-metallic material, designed to prevent damage to the workpiece or surface being struck.

Sledge Hammers are used for heavy-duty tasks that require high-impact force. Common applications include demolition, driving posts, shaping metal, breaking concrete, and splitting wood. Sledgehammers are also useful in stoneworking, landscaping, paving, and other heavy construction or maintenance tasks. These Non-Sparking Sledge Hammers are used in hazardous environments where the risk of sparks igniting flammable gases, liquids, or dust is high.