Light hammer

A light hammer is a light, martial melee weapon of the hammer family that can be used as a ranged weapon.

Description
The light hammer is a small sledge hammer, usually with a haft made of wood about one and a half feet long (45cm). Later versions of this weapon added a pick on the back of the hammer head. An average light hammer costs 1gp and weighs 2lbs (0.9kg).

Weaponology
Classified as a light weapon, the light hammer can be used while grappling. Some training is required to use this weapon, especially for throwing, therefore it is considered a martial weapon. Normal maximum range of a light hammer is 100ft (30m).

Realmslore
Light hammers are favored by dwarves.

Other Editions
The 1st edition represents the light hammer (called just "hammer") as both a melee and hurled weapon. The 2nd edition presents the "hammer" only as a missile weapon.