At first I was skeptical about buying a $90 hammer. It took me a while to persuade myself to buy. Luckily I did. I'm an electrician and my tool belt is getting heavy, so I started looking for ways to lose weight. First, this thing is virtually weightless when on my belt. I actually forget it's there until I hear it move. He hits hard. I had a 16 oz Husky steel mallet and with this stiletto I swing less and with less force. There is virtually no recoil and my hand doesn't hurt after a day of clamps. At the same time, this is a titanium hammer intended only for driving in nails, staples and the like. Do not hit with hardened steel tools (chisels, claws, screwdrivers, etc.) as they will most likely break or crack. This is basically a good all-purpose hammer, but don't throw away your old one.