We spent a lot of time looking for a decent hammer that wouldn't break the bank. I won't be using it every day so I don't need to invest in something like Estwing, but I plan to use it a few times a week. I am very disappointed that the head was not attached as shown in the photo. He shows a well-fitting handle with a wedge to keep it in place. On the one I received, the handle is too short and too narrow to fit on the head. Large gaps were filled with resin or epoxy. This hammer might be fine for casual use, but I highly doubt it will last long in real-world use. i give it back