Does what it's supposed to do as a hammerless hammer. I use it on a CNC router and it turns out parallel strip work very well and the scratch free finishes are fantastic. The grip is very comfortable and doesn't hit the hand when using it, unlike other hammers I've used. I am very satisfied and would buy again if lost. The only complaint is that it would be nice if they made the same type of hammer in a 32-36 ounce configuration as the 24 ounce hammer is a bit lighter for big jobs.