Even for the experienced home master no-no and will miss striking a nail. Over time, the accumulated pen markings such blunders spread of the crack decreases the strength. Protect the neck of the handle a few rubber bands (from the pharmaceutical packages or cut from an old Bicycle inner tube). This “necklace” will reliably protect the wood from damage.
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