From time to time I work with copper and make inexpensive items as a hobby. A thin brass hammer like this will help align parts. no damage because brass tends to be harder than what I'm shaping. This handle offers a firm grip and the head is well polished and shaped. The weight of the entire hammer is 13.9 ounces, which is perfect for my purposes. The handle appears to be good hardwood (black walnut as listed). I recommend this Monoceros Chubby Hammer Kugelhammer Kupferhammer Minihammer (Brass). Expensive but many well-made tools. I hope you found the information and my review helpful.