I bought this hammer because I needed something that could be used on a chisel mason, with it I can custom cut some retaining wall pavers. This is the ideal size as it is about the same length as a regular hammer, so there are fewer mistakes and false hits when hitting the bit. In fact, I was able to cut off 12 pieces without ever banging my finger. It took very little time because despite the short length, this thing packs quite a powerful punch. It's so strong I used it directly on some pavers to complete the missing edges, no problem. I then used it to knock out some azalea stumps that I had partially dug up so I could access more roots to carefully remove any stumps. with raw, blunt power, I feel like a god of thunder. Yes, I'm an idiot.