Not the highest quality, but I got it for a couple of bucks. It busts up brick and concrete block ok, but I wouldn't want to tear up a sidewalk with it. The hand protector isn't as strong as an expensive chisel, so be careful about your hammer strikes. When I really have to whale on it, I hold it with 12 inch channel locks. Mishit a chisel with a three pound sledge and if it skips off the protector plate you end up with a shattered wrist. Go with channel locks, trust me.