The Vaughan hickory handle California Framer® combines smoothly swept claws, a large striking face, hatchet eye and sturdy handle to create a rugged, heavy construction rip hammer preferred by the pros for framing and demolition tasks. This hammer features an American forged high-carbon steel construction and has been heat treated with a rust-resistant finish for extreme durability and strength. Choose a painted hickory or a hatchet-style hickory handle; the hickory handle absorbs shock, is well-balanced and replaceable. This product is made in the USA with global materials.