It was just what I needed to avoid damaging my dies, gouges and sets, basically everything you use and need to hammer in leatherworking. I give it 4 stars but it was by no means perfect. I've sanded the handle to remove the roughness, the rawhide is nice and firm and feels really good in the hand, especially after sanding. I recommend this tool and it will work for you if you don't mind a little rework.