Trusty-Cook Model #2.5

[hammersmadeinusa]

Here’s the new model #2.5 alongside our model #2 and model #3 hammers. The #2.5 weighs 39 oz and uses the same handle as the model #2. The head is a modified model #3 head—about a ½ inch shorter on the width, with the diameter being the same. The feel is a bit like a stubby version of the model #3.

We’re waiting on plates to brand the #2.5. I’ll post another photo or two once we start printing.

Thoughts? Perhaps a model #4 head on a much shorter handle?

 

[scubadoober]

I like the idea of the 2.5, if I were choosing that seems like the sweet spot.

 

[Tallpilot]

I agree. The mini max is cool but a #4 head on a #2 handle would be more useful for suspension work.

 

[oldwino]

I have both the 2 and the 3 and find I rarely use the 2. The shorter handle with additional heart would be great

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

I'll be out of the office until next Thursday. Perhaps we'll have a few samples to ship out toward the end of next week.

 

[MrDeerHunter]

I have the SK 9026 and I believe youguys are nailing it with the 2.5. I have been wanting a bit more hammer. I will have to give it a go.

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[hammersmadeinusa]

We have the plates for the new 2.5 and should be getting some samples out soon. Our nickname, for now, is the little brute.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Brutus Minimus?

I like the hammer. I think it’ll hit the sweet spot in the lineup.

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

I expected to have samples ready long before now. We've been super busy, purchase orders have priority over products that are not yet available for sale.

The red 2.5 will be generally available soon. I have some samples leaving today. The first person to jump onto this thread (from the lower 48) and ask for one, will be added to the sample list. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks.

 

[reptilezs]

oo i would like a sample

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

oo i would like a sample

Please send your name, ship to address, and email to me in private message, and I will a hammer to you.

Thanks.

 

[BK13]

Please send your name, ship to address, and email to me in private message, and I will a hammer to you.

Thanks.

Dangit! Missed it by four minutes!

 

[VinceG]

#2.5 sounds good I like the blue. I need to get one.

 

[VinceG]

Got the sample. This thing is awesome. Nice weight and handle length. I Cant wait to put it to use. It is well made as you would expect. hank you Hammersmadeinusa

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

Got the sample. This thing is awesome. Nice weight and handle length. I Cant wait to put it to use. It is well made as you would expect. hank you Hammersmadeinusa

You're welcome. Abuse it and let me know what you think.

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

We'll be putting the new 2.5 up on our website soon. Is there anything we should include in the copy? I believe that we'll have this new model available for our holiday sale in a couple of weeks.


Thanks.

 

[lamesalegend]

Awesome, The stubby Flat Flat is my favorite hammer, might be my favorite tool. I will order one of these for sure

 

[KnurledNut]

We have the plates for the new 2.5 and should be getting some samples out soon. Our nickname, for now, is the little brute.

That name is already taken... TC43BPF.

Maybe "the Bantam Club"?

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

Does anybody have feedback on the 2.5? Any similarities to the stubby ball peen?

Thanks.

 

[4Kings]

Any thought to doing smaller ball peen's, say 8,12,16 & 20

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

Any thought to doing smaller ball peen's, say 8,12,16 & 20

All of our hammers have a dead blow action. The 8 and 12 ounce hammers would be too small for us to create a dead blow.

 

[VinceG]

I have used my sample 2.5 several times it works as it should the handle lenth and weight are great. The material and craftsmanship is awesome. I like the handle shape it is easy to index and control. all in all no complaints . Thank you Trusty Cook for a great product.

 

[Fly YX]

Any sales for this weekend I need to get a few new hammers for my new job.

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

Any sales for this weekend I need to get a few new hammers for my new job.

Our sale is on now.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Good morning all.. I've had a chance to use my #2.5 around the home shop (milling machine, lathe, etc) and so far its been great. I have officially retired my lead hammer for use in and around the mill, the 2.5 does the job equally, if not better because there's no bounce when seating work pieces, loosening mill vise mounting hardware, etc. Who's idea was to make the "little brute"? Need to order one for my son's home shop....

 

[AngryBeaver]

are the new 2.5's available in colors other than red? didn't see them listed on either site? you know I'm a green and blue junky...

 

[hammersmadeinusa]

are the new 2.5's available in colors other than red? didn't see them listed on either site? you know I'm a green and blue junky...

We're getting many requests for green. We'll see what we can do to make some green 2.5 hammers available.

 

[nes999]

are the new 2.5's available in colors other than red? didn't see them listed on either site? you know I'm a green and blue junky...

I buy whatever I can in blue.

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

I cannot believe that Strouty isnt on here asking for all of the colors.. lol ...