Based on my observations, this hammer belongs in the trash can. It is poorly made and does not perform well during industrial and scientific tasks. The handle is prone to cracking and the rawhide head falls out of place too easily. The only positive feature is its affordability, but that's not worth sacrificing quality and safety for..
As someone who works in Industrial and Scientific industries, i was extremely disappointed with the lackluster quality of this tool. It was far smaller than anticipated, making it difficult to use on larger tasks. The Rawhide Mallet head also split after very little use, leaving me out valuable time and money..