I've had the same Estwing mini slide all my life and I've always wanted a longer handle. Here it is and it met my expectations. You don't have to worry about breaking anything other than what you're swinging at, and any hammer should be. This weight is still comfortable to use with one hand, but you can double it up with two and really hit something. Works great for taking out rotors in one hit almost every time, and the handle cushions most of the impact on your arms.