Good medium duty demolition hammer. Replaceable nylon faces (bolts in hammer body). Nylon surfaces are not as soft as a rubber mallet, but are softer than a plastic mallet. Attractive chrome finish. Hardwood handle (I don't think hickory). The manufacturer even took the time to sand down the wedges and handle that protrude from the chrome plated hammer body without damaging the chrome finish. After all, who doesn't like chrome? I would be confident in purchasing any product Vaughan has to offer.