This is my favorite hammer of all time. The only reason I had to purchase this one was to replace the same style of Estwing that was borrowed and gee, wouldn't you know it, not returned.  This hammer just feels right in my hand and is itself a work of art.  I use the hammer as weLL AS THE Estwing "hatcet hammer' and love them both.  For me the 16 oz size is a great multi-use tool that I don't want to be without.