I was very disappointed when I received the hammer. Both impact surfaces were extremely rough and no attempt was made to grind them down. They were so rough they destroyed the texture and pattern of any wood they were used on. I'm a woodworker, sand a little and soak with lemon oil, then sand again and the tool is acceptable now. Didn't expect high quality for the price. I just feel that a little effort should be expected to sand down the faces.