This premium solid brass carving mallet is made by a small tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and is of exceptional quality. This brass mallet just fits nicely in the hand and is a pleasure to use. It can be used with a traditional grasp or cupped in the hand for increased control for fine, detailed work. The brass head is attached to the European Hornbeam handle via a blind hole and does not incorporate a through hole as other brass mallets. Specifications are below: Head Diameter: 1-9/16" (40 mm) Head Length: 2" (52 mm) Handle Length: 4-3/4" (118mm) Overall Length: 6-3/4" (170 mm) Handle Material: stained hornbeam Total Weight: 1.1 lbs (500g)