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Speak Softly and Carry a Titanium Hammer from Abbey Bike Tools

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Speak Softly and Carry a Titanium Hammer from Abbey

As Jason Quade from Abbey Bike tools puts it, this is what happens when no one tells the tool maker, no. After one of Jason’s customers requested a Ti hammer, at first he didn’t know what to think. Once he made the first hammer though, Jason was sold. The result is a pro level titanium hammer with the addition of a soft face. Why would you want a titanium hammer? For starters, this another one of those tools that is definitely geared towards the professional traveling mechanic since it will be lighter than a comparable steel hammer. Also, titanium hammers are said to be more efficient than steel, transferring more swing energy into the work. That means less energy is directed as recoil, and you can get the same job done effectively with a smaller hammer since you can swing faster.

The only reason you wouldn’t want one is the price, with the Abbey Team Issue Ti hammer retailing for $165. That price is for a 12″ hammer with a 6/4 titanium head, replaceable soft face, and an ESI silicone grip for the handle which makes for a 265g package. The soft face will be replaceable with many of the common 1″ threaded faces currently on the market. As with many Abbey special issues, the Ti hammer will be made in a limited run of 50, with delivery estimated by the end of June.

Speak Softly and Carry a Titanium Hammer from Abbey Speak Softly and Carry a Titanium Hammer from Abbey

If the thought of a Ti hammer gets you excited, get your order in soon!

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ntac
ntac
10 years ago

Stop.
Hammer Time.

Anders
Anders
10 years ago

This gives no sense to me as the whole idea of a hammer is to have as high a weight of the head for a given size to transfer as much energy as possible. But Ti as a nice material especially when used for the Litespeed bottle opener which I will use shortly 🙂

i
i
10 years ago

“it will be lighter than a comparable steel hammer. Also, titanium hammers are said to be more efficient than steel, transferring more swing energy into the work. That means less energy is directed as recoil, and you can get the same job done effectively with a smaller hammer.”

1: the whole purpose of a hammer is for it to be heavy. You know what else is lighter than a pound of steel? 8oz of steel. that’s how toolmakers that aren’t just trying to make something expensive work.
2: The recoil comments were meant as a joke, right? You aren’t really that ignorant that you think that statement is anything but nonsense. Consider for a moment the state of the bike industry where a statement this stupid can’t be easily recognized as a joke.

talkinSmack
talkinSmack
10 years ago

This is for traveling professional mechanics. Airline baggage weights etc etc.

Out for a Ride
Out for a Ride
10 years ago

Can’t wait for the titanium wrecking ball to come out!

rich
rich
10 years ago

I don’t know i, there seems to be some truth to the whole ti thing – http://www.manvstool.com/post/1020489862/titanium-vs-steel-are-titanium-hammers-worth-the

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Meh. A plastic dead blow mallet is probably just as light and a fraction of the cost. That said, I love the idea of lighter weight tools. The Howe case I used when I was still a race/event mechanic weighed well over 25 pounds. Add in a repair stand, floor pump and it’s a lot of stuff to schlep around, especially during cross season when you may not be able to drive up to the pits to unload.

Booth
Booth
10 years ago

everyone here who is speaking against this tool, obviously you’ll never buy it, so stop and and leave. There are million dollar cars and some under 10k, there is a pricepoint and purpose for everything, go away, or enjoy the read.

Marc P.
Marc P.
10 years ago

Looks awesome! Can’t wait for mine to show up.

LemondRider
LemondRider
10 years ago

If it is new and shiny and is made of titanium or has the Apple logo on it …..I’m all in!

Jake
Jake
10 years ago

I have a titanium bong made out of bike tubing, had to give three ounces of primo bud for it. I get hammered whenever I use it.

greg
greg
10 years ago

rich,
still doesnt address why one doesnt just get a lighter steel hammer. the handle is where i would consider only removing mass.
still, that’s not the point. the point IMO is that it is ti, which is cool, yet it STILL works well. and it will match your other Abbey tools in your toolbox.

Early adaptor
Early adaptor
10 years ago

Meh…

Call me when they make a CF version. Titanium is so..2000s.

rich
rich
10 years ago

greg, I’m no physicist, but I was looking at the Fine home building citation at the bottom which says titanium directs less energy back as recoil than steel. Conservation of energy means it that’s true it’s either going into the object being struck or converted to heat right?

Gordon
Gordon
10 years ago

I have several tools from Abbey Bike Tools.All of high quality and equally as important they all make my job a little bit easier. Titanium hammer? Heck ya. Not only am I confident the hammer is going to be expertly made, I want to support a small business, I want to support Jason who is using his creative side and following his passion.

If a high quality, lightweight, strong, cool as heck titanium hammer doesn’t appeal to you… then move along.

Lawrence
Lawrence
10 years ago

If it is anything like the Titanium framing hammers I use it is worth every penny.

chasejj
chasejj
10 years ago

First of all. This is awesome. Love it on many levels.
2nd-It makes really cool sparks when you miss. Just don’t leave any flammable liquids in quantity nearby

Al Czervik
Al Czervik
10 years ago

Hey, you scratched my anchor!

Mike
Mike
10 years ago

As a shop mechanic, this is perfect for when a customer questions why you are pounding on a bike with a hammer.

“It’s not just any hammer, it’s a $165 titanium hammer…and if you used a little anti-seize and a torque wrench when you installed this while drunk off your ass, I wouldn’t need it at all.”

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