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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
...it would be either this one:
http://www.manufactum.de/Produkt/0/13974......mer.html ...or this one: http://www.manufactum.de/Produkt/0/14059......mer.html Please note that there are two radically different concepts involved. The first is a real smith's hammer, suitable for forge and self-defense and carving a new Mount Rushmore...and anything else. It is manly and something that I call "perfectionist primitive", the highest and best possible quality in a traditional, almost ancient design. A hammer like this might have been used 5,000 years ago--but NOT in this quality. It is the best hammer a man could wish for. The second is sleek, perfect, with modernized angles and an almost art-deco beauty to it. It, too, is quite manly, but it is in no way primitive. This hammer, rather than being one that might have been used 5,000 years ago, is reminiscent of jet travel and skyscrapers and Ferrari. It is the best hammer a man could wish for. So the question is, if I were to beg my family for the perfect hammer for my birthday, which one should I choose? Both are perfect. But there can be only one. There cannot, however, really be two bests. One must be chosen. So if YOU had a hammer, which one would it be? Jeff |
The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
My hammer would have to have a claw in it so I can pull out all the bent nails I usually end up with.
Best, Tim Day 17 |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
I understand. But Germans don't make mistakes, so German hammers never have a claw.
Not being German, maybe I should reconsider my choices. BTW: did you even know that there were American, English, and German style hammers? Check out the Estwing website, here: http://www.estwing.com/ Maybe I should buy an Estwing hammer and Redwing boots. I would be very manly and also get a kind of "wing" motif going.... Jeff |
Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts |
Tough choice. My "dream hammer" would be a ball peen, but I like #2 'cause it looks like you could go rock pounding and bring back some nice specimens. Nice problem to have, Jeff!
Also known, when doing rope magic, as "Cordini"
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The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
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On 2008-03-17 12:38, stoneunhinged wrote: Jeff.... You are right. Those Germans sure can handle a hammer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJuxFZh4V-4 Best, Tim Day 17 |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Tim, great video!
But...like...if I wanted to do what this guy does, I would have to buy THREE hammers. If I had a hammer, hammer, hammer.... There's always a lot to learn, isn't there. Jeff |
gsidhe Inner circle Michigan 1725 Posts |
Hammer #1.
It is just begging to hit something. Hard. The other one, I do like it, but I prefer the unrefined look and heft of the other one. Just m'thoughts. Gwyd |
Rupert Bair Inner circle ? 2179 Posts |
Its not the hammer that counts, its how cool your leather belt hammer holster is.
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
I'd get this one http://www.medfordtools.com/hammers/ds24c.html
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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stanalger Special user St. Louis, MO 998 Posts |
I was disappointed when I didn't find a punch-line in this thread.
I'm sure many have seen the buttons/t-shirts that read: "If I had a hammer... there'd be no more folk singers." (Payne's Death Stick would be perfect for the job!) |
The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
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On 2008-03-17 16:57, stanalger wrote: Hello Stanalger, I expected a punchline as well but couldn't think of one. Thanks for sharing. Yours really hit the nail on the head. Best, Tim Day 17 |
gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
Mjolnir
an obvious choice...
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Payne, that is one COOL hammer. Actually, other words came to mind other than "cool", but Café censorship precludes a better expression.
As far as a punchline goes: what's wrong with you people? Does everything have to be a joke with you? Choosing a hammer is a serious thing. I spent three years choosing my bike, two years choosing my banjo, and was 32 years old when I met my wife. Some things in life require a certain respect and a certain seriousness. Bikes, banjos, wives, and hammers are a few of them. Jeff |
Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
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On 2008-03-17 17:31, Timothy Drake wrote: How 'bout "It's Hammer Time!!!" Allright, I'm dating myself. But then again I have to as no one else will.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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Josh the Superfluous Inner circle The man of 1881 Posts |
What do you want in a site? "Honesty, integrity and decency." -Mike Doogan
"I hate it, I hate my ironic lovechild. I didn't even have anything to do with it" Josh #2 |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
LOL!
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Well, you have your punchline, folks. And M.C. Hammer has...well...room for a GIANT hammer in his pants.
Always suspicious. Jeff |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
And I'm sorry to triple post, but...
actually, he has room for both hammers and a blender and a topit and three goats in his pants. COOL! |
Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts |
Just remember, Jeff, it's not enough to have a good hammer, you have to have a "backup" hammer as well...
Also known, when doing rope magic, as "Cordini"
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