I love a hammer! The handle is long for a long reach, which is very convenient. However, note that the warranty states that this hammer is not designed to hit metal objects such as cat's paws and other steel tools. Basically, it's just for setting and pulling nails. I've used it for other things like hitting steel pins but then it voids the warranty so be careful. Make sure you know what you're spending your money on and what you need the hammer for. So far I've been fortunate that nothing has broken, but the Dewalt 14-ounce Hammer is good, with almost the same long handle and a $50 lifetime warranty versus a $230 Stiletto warranty.