FFBM -vs- 2x4

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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I have had a CG FFBM in my possession for some time now. One of our generous HOGS (OP:D) sent it to me to drool over. And drool I did. I'll admitt that it felt too heavy at first. Not 100% sure if I was going to buy it this bad girl was to be drooled over only. No chopping :grumpy: which was really hard for me. Anyway, the more air chops I did the better she felt. So I decided to make a comittment to buy this one and see what this baby could do. Here is a quick clip of the FFBM eating up a 2x4.



This bad girl destroyed the 2x4 in 9 chops. I did the same thing approx. 8 times today. Still shaving sharp with no edge damage what-so-ever. Most of the time it took between 10-12 chops. It still has the factory edge and coating. Althoiugh she will be nekkid soon enough. One thing I noticed is that on really deep bites she tends to bind. Perhaps a satin finish will reduce this. We shall see.

Another note, I was a bit put off by the handle at first. I think that it is just so different that it rubbed me the wrong way. However, once I actually used it I finally understand Jerry's design. It is really an excellent handle for such a large chopper. I don't think I have held a grip as secure as this one. And the balance feels perfect.

Time to get some pants for this girlie. :D:thumbup:
 
thats awesome! :thumbup: but you need some good strong clamps, I think. I'm betting holding it with one hand and chopping with the other has something to do with that binding.
 
roughedges said:
thats awesome! :thumbup: but you need some good strong clamps, I think. I'm betting holding it with one hand and chopping with the other has something to do with that binding.
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Excellent point. I was thinking the same thing. I imagine that if I was chopping into a door or wall frame or tree, the knife would be much easier to just lever out. Good call. :thumbup:
 
excellent work. The FFBM is definitely a beast. I think with a little work you could cut it down to 6-7 strikes.
 
That's a sweet stump ya got there, too!:cool::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Thanks for the video. Its fun to see what they can do :D

Now I need to go find an old 2x4 and see how many chops it takes me with my cgfbm. I'd guess about 20 :yawn:
 
Tyrkon,
Are those mag handles or standard? Also, is that with factory edge or did you sharpen her up? Thanks, and thanks for the vid. She sure can cut!
 
on_the_edge said:
Tyrkon,
Are those mag handles or standard? Also, is that with factory edge or did you sharpen her up? Thanks, and thanks for the vid. She sure can cut!
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They are standard handles and factory edge.

Cobalt: I think you are correct about 6-7 chops. When my technique improves, I get used to the knife, and if it were secured so I could put my weight into the chops then I think we'd see some potential.

More fun tonight. When the kiddies and wife are asleep. All ending with a nice fire to warm things up a bit. :D

Thanks to all you chubby chassers that goaded me into getting oe of these. ;)
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
They are standard handles and factory edge.

Cobalt: I think you are correct about 6-7 chops. When my technique improves, I get used to the knife, and if it were secured so I could put my weight into the chops then I think we'd see some potential.

More fun tonight. When the kiddies and wife are asleep. All ending with a nice fire to warm things up a bit. :D

Thanks to all you chubby chassers that goaded me into getting oe of these. ;)
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I think you and that FFBM are going to make history! :D

The way you beat and pry with that measley little BATAC makes most forumites shudder - now that you have that BEEEEAASST of a FFBM - Whoa! I don't know if we're ready for that! ;)

Get some, Tyrkon! :D :thumbup:
 
Here are a couple of pics showing coating wear after chopping through about 10 different 2x4s, several chops into a beefy tree stump, and a few stabs into the same beefy tree stump.

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Plenty of coating left. I might just strip it tonight as I really prefer a satin finish. I wonder if it will noticably cut down on friction. Hmmmmm?

Either way, satin is sexy on a Mistress. :D
 
Rat-30 said:
I think you and that FFBM are going to make history! :D

The way you beat and pry with that measley little BATAC makes most forumites shudder - now that you have that BEEEEAASST of a FFBM - Whoa! I don't know if we're ready for that! ;)

Get some, Tyrkon! :D :thumbup:
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:thumbup: :thumbup: :D :D

Cool vid TL!!! :thumbup:

I agree that clamps would help... and, mine is stripped and I don't have any bad binding on mine.

Thanks for sharing another cool vid! :cool:
 
Tyrkon -

Give us some photos of the whole blade before you strip her - looks like a LE with a coating! Most FFBMs had a saber grind... COOL! :D :thumbup:

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Rat-30 said:
Tyrkon -

Give us some photos of the whole blade before you strip her - looks like a LE with a coating! Most FFBMs had a saber grind... COOL! :D :thumbup:

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Will do. But it's just a reg. FFBM with saber grind and all. But I like that as the thicker spine seems like it would increase its already insane prying potential. Pic comming up. :)
 
Very nice! ...I haven't tried one of those...Yet. :D ...I have 2 CGFBM users & an LE user. Love chopping with the LE. :thumbup:
 
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