Our striking tool handles are manufactured from genuine American Hickory grown in the Tennessee River Valley region. Hickory is a natural shock absorber & has excellent strength for tool handles. The hickory tree has been used for hundreds of years for some of the most demanding uses including wagon wheel spokes & tool handles. The first tool handles were hand carved & later turned on "Defiance" lathes. Today, hydraulic & air automatic lathes do the machining but every handle is still visibly inspected & graded because hickory is a natural product. 3/16 lb. Mini Hickory Mallet ~ 7/8" Diameter