I loved this hammer it looked great good reviews made in America. I bought it to forge copper. Hammer indentations are an important part of the design. The first day I used it was great, but then I realized the hammer didn't look smooth anymore. I looked at the hammer and it looks like the outer layer on a round and flat surface. Very disappointing. It's still good for hammering a nail into a wall, but not for working with my brass/artwork.