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pope
Social climber
Puyallup, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 17, 2015 - 12:18pm PT
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This hammer is gently used and I'd like somebody to have fun with it. For the right price, I'm willing to part with it. Make an offer. You pay shipping from near Seattle.
I believe this is one of the early iterations. It has no serial numbers, which I'm told were added later. Handle is wood.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Aug 17, 2015 - 12:55pm PT
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locker,
Posting an asking price would rule out offers above that asking price.
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pope
Social climber
Puyallup, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2015 - 06:50am PT
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I think $125 is a fair price.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Aug 18, 2015 - 07:18am PT
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It's pretty rare for me to consider something used being worth more than it was new.....
But an A5 hammer would be one exception. More than I'd want to pay..but I'm cheap..I can't say your price is unreasonable.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 18, 2015 - 07:30am PT
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Unbelievable!
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Banquo
climber
Amerricka
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Aug 18, 2015 - 07:46am PT
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Recently sold on Ebay:
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Aug 18, 2015 - 08:27am PT
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Hmm same exact hammer sold on ebay for more than poster is aking in June? What is the story there pope?
Donini..heh yeah but it's still state of the art, unique to the point that some folks prefer them over any other hammer available...and no longer in production.
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rick d
climber
ol pueblo, az
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Aug 18, 2015 - 08:37am PT
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I bought my second a5 on fleabay for $95 when the D5's were in production and a month or so away from delivery.
That said, as a tool not a wall piece with a good handle it is worth a c note no more. I broke three handles on my first generation a5 until theron sent me a new old stock one duecey sent to him.
$175 is crazy for a collector piece- it is a hammer and must be put to use in the field not a wall art piece.
rick "all my gear is trashed (but functional)" d.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Aug 18, 2015 - 09:37am PT
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I need a new hammer. My Kong one just doesn't have a solid point of attachment, annoying.
Does this A5 have a funkiness hole?
I would pay almost as much as a new BD Yosemite, so let me know please.
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Banquo
climber
Amerricka
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Aug 18, 2015 - 02:03pm PT
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Pete, you can always acquire a DAMMERR
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pope
Social climber
Puyallup, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2015 - 02:47pm PT
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Sure I'll take more than $125, I just won't take less. It would be gratifying to see it go to somebody who can appreciate it, especially if they plan to use it. That's why I posted it here first instead of e-bay.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Aug 18, 2015 - 04:54pm PT
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That is one of the original batch. Forged from 4130 chrome moly steel.
The yellow handle ones are the second batch (and numbered) and are forged from a 4340 chrome moly, which allowed for greater hardness.
I actually prefer the slightly softer 4130 versions for the 'feel', though they will wear out a bit quicker with heavy use (probably good for 20+ hard nailing walls.)
Ps, and yes, Pete, they have a funkness hole. In fact the term funkness (as opposed to its already-in-use more profane version of the word) arose from the design and marketing of this hammer.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 18, 2015 - 06:27pm PT
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No one who pays $125 is going to use it!
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Aug 18, 2015 - 06:29pm PT
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I forget off-hand whether we made the D5 batch out of 4130 or 4340...Theron?
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Roger Brown
climber
Oceano, California
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Aug 19, 2015 - 09:01am PT
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The yellow handle one, SN 149, that Chris gave me at Facelift is still going strong with almost no sign of wear.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Aug 19, 2015 - 10:18am PT
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Haven't looked at those threads in some time. That was a chunk out of my life, but a really educational one in terms of learning something hands-on about manufacturing.
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squishy
Mountain climber
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Aug 19, 2015 - 01:08pm PT
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I purchased one and it was used to drive stakes in the soccer stadium in Sacramento for the 1st national drone championships... - dingus disapproved...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Aug 19, 2015 - 01:10pm PT
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All good. We appreciated the support of everyone who got involved in the project and bought a hammer...
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Aug 19, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
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Joseph,
T Moses
Big Wall climber
Paso Robles
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 29, 2010 - 01:29am PT
Duece: 46-48 HRC and 4340 Steel per your notebook.
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E
Ice climber
mogollon rim
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Aug 19, 2015 - 03:58pm PT
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Im using an A5 hammer now and one thing that Im not that keen on is that the funk hole is vertically oriented instead of the horizontal positioning of the yo hammer...I feel that the head could work loose and fly off.
The head is pretty loose already and mine has only seen two walls and Im scared. Also the keeper cord set up is drilled thru the handle instead of coming out the bottom of the handle which makes it hard to rack in the holster( end of shaft is also flared making it harder).
The weight and power of this hammer surpasses the yosemite hammer and that is its plus.
just my 2 cents
EE
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Aug 19, 2015 - 04:01pm PT
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EE,
You could redrill the keeper cord, routing it through the bottom of the handle.
Another advantage of that path is it reduces wear on the keeper cord.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Aug 19, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
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Thanks Clint!
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E
Ice climber
mogollon rim
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Aug 19, 2015 - 08:18pm PT
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ya I didnt see a wedge in the top like on the yo
that might work as well
and yes I must modify that sling too
EE
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pope
Social climber
Puyallup, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2015 - 07:59am PT
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Going to ebay on Monday.
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pope
Social climber
Puyallup, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2015 - 09:19pm PT
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Sold.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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So what are those bad boys going for now?
Still liking my Dhammer for all around camp whacking at tent pegs, fixing plate steel, and the like on our road trip. Just the right weight for an old dad.
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WBraun
climber
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Holy sh!t.
168 bucks for an A5 hammer.
How much can I get for mine?
It was handled by the A5 master himself (John Middendorf).
WTF mannnn gimme a a grand for it ..... :-)
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Banquo
climber
Amerricka
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Deuce, Glad you are happy with the hammer and use it.
Werner, sounds like you need a new hammer. I'm always ready to make a deal or a trade. I'll probably be making some more in the next couple months so you can specify what you think is best.
What would you call a custom Werner hammer? A Braunner?
DAMMERR.COM
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Is this "Pope" as in "Pope and Dwayner" from cc.com?
Wazzup Eric?
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