<html> <body> You could consider the Fujan hammer in the mix too.  Ball ends are really ergonomic.  Makes using the hammer in various positions much easier on the hand and wrist. Andrew Anderson At 10:41 AM 1/24/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I have been tuning  as hobby for the past year.  I have been using a student tuning hammer and am looking at getting a better hammer.  I am currently looking at the No. 21C - Compact Extendable from Schaff and Jahn Lightweight Tuning Hammer from Pianotek.  I would appreciate any input that may help me in making my decision.   Thanks David McCausland</blockquote></body> </html>