Grind the Swedges off a FFBM?

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MATCHGRADE

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Hey folks. There is an extra swedge on the spine of the FFBM's as compared with the LE or CG. I got the FFBM to be my user in the field for chopping and splitting by batton. The swedge looks like it would break battons. Should I use a CG instead?
Would grinding the swedge off really screw up the balance/function of the knife? Thanks
 
i think most batoning or splitting would call for the spine being hit near the tip, which is flat and perfect for batoning or chopping off long fingers.
 
Matchgrade, I think the FFBM works great for splitting. Just don't hit the swells on the spine. There's plenty of room on either side. I often find myself exchanging blows on the swedge and back by the handles. The only time I hit near the swells is when the FFBM is just going into the wood to be split, and even then you can do it without busting your baton. Chop on, my friend! :thumbup:
 
mikeymoto said:
Matchgrade, I think the FFBM works great for splitting. Just don't hit the swells on the spine. There's plenty of room on either side. I often find myself exchanging blows on the swedge and back by the handles. The only time I hit near the swells is when the FFBM is just going into the wood to be split, and even then you can do it without busting your baton. Chop on, my friend! :thumbup:
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Okay piglet question...:confused: You don't use the batton on the swells because your baton will get ruined?
 
Sure, if you're using a weak baton it will break eventually. Example:



Even with something good like a dead-blow hammer it could conceivably be damaged by repeated hits on the ridges of the swells on the spine, which is presumably what Matchgrade is concerned about. :shrug:
 
I think he is referring to the spine ridges actually(?) The Fats didn't have the swedge grind I thought... Mine doesn't.
 
A swedge is that angular grind toward the end on the blade on the CGFBM and FBMLE (absent on the heavys). In general a swedge is a grind on the spine toward the end that adds to penetrating ability and appearance as it creates a more spear-like profile. Best way I can describe it... others who know better will add/correct if needed ;)
 
Oops, I used that word too. I thought the swedge was a general term for the tip-edge of the spine, ground or not. My bad.
 
Swedge pic. See grinds near tip of blade...

FBMSESpine.jpg
 
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