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My guess was that as @CYOA was looking at a set including a hammer from Amazon, that they are, like me, not in the trades. So inexperienced in their use. So while it's good to hear "proper" technique from folks who do use them all the time, my guess is the newb/cack-handed DIY-er* could benefit from a bit of protection.
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I personally prefer a bolster without one, quicker to use although I use mine all the time to split feathers. You only smash your hand ion your not paying attention, well thats how I find i do it.