Heavy tool for forging iron (12)

I believe the answer is:

sledgehammer

(Other definitions for sledgehammer that I've seen before include "One may be used to break rocks" , "OTT version of the Nutcracker?" , "Unsuitable nutcracker?" , "Dealer of heavy blow" , "Big hitter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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