Fat BM vs. standard cgBM?

Bigfattyt

Bigfattyt

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Hi there, I have a few questions about Battle Mistress'es

First, do either the Fat Battle Mistress or the Standard CG BM's with the corrugate bevel gringfit in the issue Dogfather's sheaths?

Second which is a better over all chopper? the CG with the Corrugate grind or the Fat battle mistress?

Third, can anyone tell me what the two weigh with standard handles?

Forth, do the cg grooves add lateral strength in addition to lightening?

Also, the bonus question, which do you like better (for those who have used both)
Thanks
 
(1) My FFBM did not come close to fitting into my DG sheath. :(

(2) So far I have had the most luck with the FFBM. Best chopper I have had so far.

(3) No idea.

(4) That's what I have heard. As opposed to the entire blade being as thin as the metal inside the groves.
 
If you are going to do a lot of chopping, the CG is better because you won't get tired as fast.

I have seen a CG with a reprofiled edge chop neck and neck with an LE clone (FFBM full flat ground) that had a pretty nice edge, so edge geometry plays a big role. On a factory fresh FFBM, the geometry is heavily biased towards indestructable instead of chopping efficiency, you have to remove a lot of metal if you want to tailor it's performance to 2x4 chopping.

My FBM CG's fit well in the Dog Father sheath. My LE's, SE and FFBM do not fit in the Dog Father sheath.
 
I was able to blow through a 2x4 in 9 chops with the factory edge on my FFBM. I could do it faster if the 2x4 were secured as I was holding it in my test. Also, I was kneeling and could not generate as much force as if I were standing. AND I have stripped it to reduce friction. It doesn't feel heavy to me at all. And I use it hard. But I do not live somewhere that I need to chop 2 cords of wood. So Wash makes some good points.

Ban and some other HOGS posted a thread here somewhere as well. Good stuff.

 
Thanks for the quick responses. I would love a Fat bm for the thicker spine, but I love the look of the CG, especially once the finish wears out and it is stripped.

As always, Tyrkon love your video's.

Hogwash, thanks for the thoughts as well.
 
Bigfattyt: I just choped up some scrap wood and had a little fire in my backyard. On one of the 2x4 scraps there was a knott with the diameter of a silver dollar. The FFBM just cracket it in half. No edge damage at all. I do not plan on ever having to chop as much wood as those who live in really cold climates. So while I chose the FFBM as my designated chopper I also see it as a tool that I could use in an urban setting during an emergency. Prying, etc...

Honestly, both willprobably be more than enough. Happy huntin'. :D
 
Tyrkon, I live in Washington state in a cold area. I don't really use my fire place. I have a hatchet to chop with. I don't think a BM (when I can scrounge one up) will be my only chopping tool.

I would like one for chopping and emergency prying. I am sure that the .25 inch BM will be able to pry what ever, and if it breaks or bends hey, life time warranty is insurance enough for me.

If I get one right now it will only be if I can find some one who wants to trade an AR-15 bushmaster pistol. (I am a law school student right now, so no money to buy one. I only have guns or possibly a matching sword axe set to trade).
 
Bigfattyt said:
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I would like one for chopping and emergency prying. I am sure that the .25 inch BM will be able to pry what ever, and if it breaks or bends hey, life time warranty is insurance enough for me.
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You'll need a 20 ft cheater bar or hydraulic jack to attempt that part. :eek: Maybe.
 
Weights on my std handle models (not mag or LE ones) average at
1 lb 10.3 oz for the CGFBM's and
1 lb 15.3 oz for the FFBM's.

A slight difference in the CGFBM's as some were ground more agressively, to the tone of over 1 oz less in weight.
 
Just for comparison sake - SteelHearts:
MOASH 1lb 11.3 oz
HOGFHSLE 1lb 10oz
HOGFSH 1lb 11oz
HHFSH 1lb 8oz
FSH std 1lb 7.5oz
ASH-1 15.1 oz
 
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