Question about the Louisville Slugger Natural Wood Baseball Bat: I received the bat but is it normal that the barrel has a clear finish but the handle has none?
618338
Yes! The bat handle is unfinished intentionally. This way it is easier to tape it or pine tar the handle and it doesn't slip as easily in bare hands.
198259
Because the screw is brushed nickle as is the beautiful handle itself, the screw (outside) is barely noticable. It's just perfect for that rustic look. If you choose to order this you will love it as much as my husband and I do. Hope this helps you.
925628
It is a nicely finished raw wood, but smooth and pleasing too look at on it's own. I have 3 of them. It could be re-finished if you wanted to, but is a nice stand alone finish too.
247141
I just got it in the mail today. but sadly the clear seems to be the same finish as the standard :| bummer I had to break the packaging seal to check, now it's probably not returnable. oh well...now I have a replacement at least :)
340397
mine is polished and appear to have been oiled. asfor the question and answers comment they do have a natural finish available as I remember but it was more exo\pensive have not installed it yet
1191894
I have ordered two different kind. 1kind had a wooden ball on the end of the handle. The other handle.was painted metal with no ball on the end. Hope hat helps.
1680262
The handle is made of leather, not wood.Most full size and military KaBArs have the leather wrapped grip/handle.
1000107
It was at the time. However I HIGHLY recommend not purchasing this bat. Both of the ones we had suffered the same break. We have had ones from DeMarini and Louisville Slugger that have multiple seasons and are still going strong. If money is an issue there are many,many, softball players who upgrade yearly and then sell off their still good used bats. Perhaps that is another option for some.
1961624
It seems to be holding up well. I have not used it in a hard use type situation. I've opened boxes, cut up a steak and apples. Still looks new. I think it's a painted on finish, very flat. I love it and will be getting some for my brothers & step-dad for Christmas.
1647495
I bought one a little over two months ago. It is straight and the wood seems to be of good quality. The brass knocker seems to be cheap and just a stamped piece of brass (?). I wouldn't be showing off or anything with it...
672282
looks like oak with a simple varnish finish that is riveted to the tang. it is of half tang construction. I have two of these one with a normal handle and with an extra long one. the half tang seems to be very sturdy and I having been using them for many years.
1680261
The handle is made of leather, not wood. Most full size and military KaBArs have the leather wrapped grip/handle.
1678244
yah but it wasn't really dirty. In some of the other reviews I read (before I got mine) that there was sticks and other things in the Raw Unrefined Ivory Shea Butter that some of the other buyers got. So I was a little on guard when mine came from my seller:) But it was all good:) I did like the 'how to' video on my seller's wed site said and really just a little grit was all I saw. Since refining it, it smooth and creamy:) I just hate that it gets hard after whip it and it sits:I but the heat of my hands soften it right back up:) So I am very satisfied with it:)
1961735
The one I ordered had a wood handle pictured and that's what I received. I think you'd be happy with any of the Mora knives. This is my first one, but at these prices, it won't be my last!
571843
Hey Geoff. It does have good pop, but all of the bats in our dugout are very similar in this regard as they all carry a 1.15 BPF. The difference is (or seems to me to be) that this bat seems to carry that pop to both ends of that massive sweet spot better than the other bats. That's what seems to set the bat apart from the others. Better pop farther out on the end of the bat and closer in to the grip allowing for more productivity from balls not hit as well. Hope this helps.
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I didnt notice the paint being poor on mine, I know one of the batman I order has battle damage but its supposed to. If youre not satisfied with the quality, contact the seller and let them maybe send you a different one. One thing I know is amazon is very concerned with customer satisfaction, so either the seller or amazon will resolve your issue if they can.
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The one we received was raw wood. My son wanted it unfinished so he could finish it himself. The surface was very clean and only needed light sanding in preparation for finishing.