The Rip Hammer with milled face has a bonded and molded Shock Reduction Grip that reduces shock up to 70 percent and will not come off. Head and handle are forged in 1-piece and are fully polished. This tool has unsurpassed balance and temper. Longer handle and heavier head for driving large common nails. Milled face designed to reduce glancing blows and flying nails when used in framing unexposed wood.