Screwdrivers are available in different lengths because sometimes you need a long tool and sometimes a shorter one. hammers are the same. This short hammer is perfect when you don't need a longer handle lever for hammering or prying. This hammer feels good in the hand: solid and properly weighted. It's not the hammer you choose to drive a big nail into 2 by 4s, but you could if your swing were limited. But you would choose this hammer for lighter jobs: medium or small nails, for example hanging things up or when your tool space is limited.