I sometimes work with copper and make cheap pieces as a hobby. This thin brass hammer helps flatten parts without damage since brass is generally 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 is a nice hardwood. (Black Walnut as listed). I recommend this Monoceros Chubby Hammer Kugelhammer Kupferhammer Minihammer (brass). Expensive but lots of well made tools. I hope you found the information and my review helpful.