Ordered this hammer for leather work. It took about a month to ship here from overseas (I'm in the US) but it arrived within the time frame stated by the seller. This thing is great, one touch and it cuts my punches right through a 6-7 oz veggie no problem no extra power required and just one punch is great so my tools last longer. It's also great for semi-circle punches, which I usually have to hit a couple of times, and two quick punches, and it pierces it. Perfectly balanced for a precise hit every time. The rawhide side looked like it was peeling, but after a few weeks of use I came to the conclusion that this rawhide was rolled for the hammer. The copper side is great for setting rivets and other small bits of metal, as well as driving nails into the wall (in a pinch, the husbands had to use my new hammer!). Overall very happy with this purchase and if for some reason I need a new one I will order again.