I bought this sledgehammer for a special project. The weight and size were perfect for me. It is ideal for women who can take on non-traditional jobs and projects. I put some railroad ties in my parking lot. Then I drilled holes in the railroad ties and hammered the rebar to hold the ties in place. The project was easy and a lot cheaper than hiring a handyman. This tool can also be useful for people who don't want to use a regular long-handled sledgehammer. I've since found other uses for it.