Fantastic quality Made in USA. Wouldn't buy any other brand. Wanted used but had to buy new. That's a problem with the new one: the resin it's cured in is VERY hard and scratches/scratches my silver and gold. I spent 2 hours on the anvil to soften it. Maybe in 2-3 years it will be the perfect rawhide hammer. I'll lovingly pat it out until it's soft enough to stop ruining my jewelry!