As a site manager I must have at least 6 nail hammers. That is my favourite! I like the medium sized handle for both driving nails in and pulling them out. I was also looking for a handle that isn't wooden as they can break, but at the same time the handle needs to have some kind of shock absorbing properties like this one says. I wanted a smooth headed skeleton hammer which is hard to find in large sizes. Once you see what the waffle head can do with your fingers you'll understand, and I don't want to leave tick marks on anything I "touch" as I also do some rework.