I bought this a while back because it looked cool, but I didn’t know when or if I’d use it. It’s been living in my car as a “what if” tool. The other day I needed to repurpose an old wooden pallet for a project, and this tool was perfect for the job. I had all the nails out, and all the boards separated without any damage in about 5 minutes. Sure, I could have used a crowbar and claw hammer, but why when I have this? I think that the 12” version is the perfect size for most tasks. It goes without saying that it’d be a nasty self defense tool as well, but hopefully I never have to test that theory.