Recommended Baton weight

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Haggis

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What's your overall preferred baton weight with a dead blow hammer? FFBM's being used.

I'd rather spend my cash on scotch dispensers than buying multiples of hammers.:rolleyes:

Other comments like (wear time on the plastic) would be helpful too!
 
I only use wood to baton my FBMLE and it just depends on what i can find in the woods at the time.
 
My batton of choice is the nearest solid piece of wood laying on the ground. When I am done, I throw it in the fire or back in the bush.
 
Thanks for the quick replies! I'm doing the ant dance while waiting for my other knives to come in...Namely a couple of the BaTac LE's ;then I want a good family photo first!!!
 
Haggis said:
What's your overall preferred baton weight with a dead blow hammer? FFBM's being used.

I'd rather spend my cash on scotch dispensers than buying multiples of hammers.:rolleyes:

Other comments like (wear time on the plastic) would be helpful too!
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hammer, do you realize that metal on metal impact is not good.:confused:
 
Biggest solid stick I can find

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That one was a real trooper, I stashed to use again next year.

Oh, my uncles house in TN, last Memorial day, he cut down a wild cherry tree in the back and I was splitting it up to use in his smoker. That stuff was HARD, the BM is actually stuck, I had to slam in on the concrete to finally get it to split.

My uncle warned me about hitting the concrete with the knife, I told him if I hurt his sidewalk, I'd repair it....... as I proceeded to shave the hair off my left arm.

:p:rolleyes::D
 
Cobalt said:
hammer, do you realize that metal on metal impact is not good.:confused:
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Dead blow hammers are great for delivering a solid blow to wood and other materials (metal)without marring or damaging their surfaces. They're made from a special grade of plastic and filled in the head with sand and or metal pellets. As the blow is delivered the materials shift in in the head for maximum impact while deadening blow and eliminating bounce back.

quote from JCwhitnety " Head is filled with steel shot to put extra force in every hammer blow…without rebound. Entire hammer is completely encased in high-impact rubberized plastic—no exposed metal. Great for drive shafts, soft metals (copper, etc.) and auto-body repairs. Steel handle has a flanged end for a more secure grip"
 
JimmyJones, Great story and pictures!!! I bet you created a convert out of your uncle:D

How much for the sidewalk BTW???
 
Thanks for the input so far, Tyrkon Lawson what weight do you use?

Just wanted to be as efficient as possible starting the stripping process;)
 
After seeing what Tyrdon's been using, I bought a 2lb. dead blow for around the house. If I was out and about, I'd just use another piece of wood.
 
I use a 20 ounce dead blow hammer. I have wished I had a heavier one. If I were you I'd get one that's closer to 2+ pounds. Of course it will depend on your comfort level, and maybe the hardness of the wood you're chopping, so YMMV. :thumbup:
 
The dead blows are great to have around the house for sure. Great on ward work. Carry it in your car/truck w/ your knife and use it on your tire rims when needed to boot. :) With three little ones most of our outdoor stuff is "car camping" so hauling one of these babies is no big deal.
 
Thanks all for the input! Decided to buy a 2lbs+ DBH and a lesser one for the long hikes. Will be prepared for the now and if I have to, I'll MacGyver it.:D
 
My favorite is about 30", chromed to prevent rust, and has rubber knobs on the end. A sales clerk recommended it when I asked for one. I like to twirl it between strikes on the blade spine. From what some have recommended in this thread, I might have to try a solid stick and see if it is handier. I thought the looks I got from people were because of my knife, but now I'm not sure.:D Regards, ss.
 
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