Kato Hammer Question

[vmarty53]

Hi I recently bought my first mech mod and it is a Kato Hammer ( serial number 3631 ). I know that it is authentic but I have a question on if the hammer I received is defective. The Galic laser etched image of the hammer head shark on the sides is different in the following way: One image is very clean while the other is darker, appears more deeply etched and a bit muddled. The images are the same but the intensity of the etch is different. I contacted the seller and he said the other hammers he had were etched the same way as mine was. He said this was probably to make reproduction harder. So my question is " does mine have a production flaw or are the images supposed to vary slightly". I am trying to figure out if I should try to get a refund. Please send me a message if you have any input on this topic, thanx.

 

[porkchopbun]

Hi
Why don't you post pics in this thread and see if your fellow Hammer heads can help you :
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-apv-reviews/502031-hammer-kato-11.html

 

[anumber1]

I don't know if other Hammers are the same regarding the etching but... Isn't the point of buying an authentic mod getting a flawless piece of gear?

Flawless, beautiful engraving, top notch, perfect machine work and the exclusivity of owning one of a few.
Those reasons are the only reasons to own an authentic mod (in my opinion).

Anything less than perfect, I would buy a clone for 75% less!

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[Bad Ninja]

Did hammer mods reach the 3600 serial numbers?
If so, I'm impressed!
Go Kato. Clones sure havent hurt sales here.

 

[skimmer02]

Well, it doesn't sound authentic, I'll say that. What did you give for it? What did the box look like? You might post some photos of the box and the mod. You are aware that any number of clones are on the market?

 

[skimmer02]

Did it come in kind of a gray stripey box? Does the box say TOgether BEst COoperation in an upward curve on the front? Did it have a couple of extension tubes in the box with the unit?

 

[KenD]

Did it come in kind of a gray stripey box? Does the box say TOgether BEst COoperation in an upward curve on the front? Did it have a couple of extension tubes in the box with the unit?

Sounds like a clone to me as well.

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[vmarty53]

It came in a brown UVO Systems box by Kato with no accessory tubes. I am pretty sure it is authentic but I believe it is flawed. I will try and get a camera to post photos sometime soon as I do not have a camera ( I know OMG no digital camera, where have I been ). Any way I am trying to get my money back ( $165 ) through ebay product protection guarantee. Thanx for all the replies everyone.

 

[Bad Ninja]

1. The original hammer is made by Kato.
2. $165? Im betting its a clone.

Try to get your money back.

 

[Kahuna Cowboy]

I thought the original Hammer was a 1000 limited edition.

 

[CalamityJess]

That sounds fishy to me. I have the Hcigar hammer clone and the etching is beautiful, I would think the authentic would not have muddled etching on it.

 

[skimmer02]

Yeah, that could be authentic. Box sounds right, no tubes sounds right. But yeah, the engraving is bothersome. $165 would definitely be a good deal, if its AOK. Good luck!

 

[vmarty53]

O.k. I was able to get a refund on the kato hammer that I bought that was flawed. I also was able to find a very nice replacement online. I received a genuine Kato hammer serial 2606 a few days ago. This hammer is in excellent condition and the etchings on it match on both sides. There also seems to be better chrome plating on this one. On the previous one there were productions " ridges " where the chrome plating appeared to be thin. I am very happy with the new hammer granted it was slightly more expensive than the flawed one. I am currently enjoying my flawless hammer and am waiting on a RBA for it. Thanks for all the good input.

 

[suspectK]

I love the way tanks and the 3d looks on the hammer... the smaller dream RBA (like an 18mm kayfun lite) looks great on it too.. let's you see the 510cap.

Does the authentic version have issues with 510 spring loaded contact?