✅PERFECT HARDWOOD FOR THE JOB - Beech is the preferred hardwood when it comes to carpenters mallets. Namely because it is medium-density and won't damage workpieces. Beechwood will not mar wood surfaces or the ends of chisels, unlike a metal hammer. And a rubber mallet has too much bounce for jobs such as driving woodwork pieces together, such as a dovetail joint, this tool will deliver a sharper blow than it's rubber cousin and doesn't leave any marks. ✅ERGONOMIC HANDLE - The sleek and splinter-free handle is molded with a smooth indentation to improve grip and comfort, designed for repetitive use to reduce hand-fatigue. The handle is well-secured to give you peace of mind and increase longevity of this toolbox essential. Another quality tool to uphold Footprint's reputation for quality. ✅PERFECTLY BALANCED - Just like a professional chef selects their kitchen tools with precision and care, so too should you with your woodworking tools. They choose a well-balanced knife where there's as much weight in the blade as the handle for controlled motion. Similarly, this mallet is perfectly balanced for comfort, precision and ease of use when swinging and striking. ✅LARGE STRIKING FACE - The heavy 4.5" (120mm) head has a larger than average striking face of 2.2" x 3.5" (55 x 90mm) so you'll still hit it even if your aim isn't perfect! It allows you to drive more power behind your swing to drive those wood joints together. ✅250 YEARS MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE: We know a thing or two about manufacturing quality hand tools and when we develop a product, it sets the benchmark in the industry. We've been manufacturing since the 18th century and focus on delivering affordable high quality apparatus. Tradesmen such as carpenters, woodworkers, turners and engineers rely on our quality mallets every day for framing, joints and general joinery., Weight: 0.9700339528 Pounds, Manufacturer: Footprint