This is the best hammer for driving nails. The wider area on the head allows for a firm hammering of scraps and other wood without the use of a small block of wood. The precise feel of the strike allows you to drive nails into hard-to-reach places, e.g. B. between beams. It is very light and fits perfectly in the hand. That being said, it's a bit overpriced and doesn't lend itself well to leverage, like trying to pull a post or beam with tons of force, since it's made of aircraft-grade aluminum. All in all the best hammer I've ever owned. Thanks east wing