This little handle was a perfect fit for a four once ball pein head that was my father's. I played with it as a child and was probably the one who broke the handle. It took very little shaving and fit perfectly, I did not have to use a wedge at all, I stoped short in case it did split, if it needs it later I can put it in. It's a solid handle, well formed and of good grained hickory. Thanks for helping me restore my Dad's eighty year old hammer!