Protect End Edge of Wood Blade

[icedevil82 0]

I just ordered some christian wood blades, but I couldn't go a game without a bauer one60 blade splintering from the end to the middle, making it pretty much useless. I won't be buying anymore bauer blades, but is there something to put on the toe of the blade to give it some protection from chips and splinters since that is its most brittle part. I tape the whole blade, but that still isn't always a solution and personally I don't like having the whole blade taped. I've used composites so don't suggest I switch, because it doesn't work for me. I'm just thinking of something that would just harden the surface and bond the wood at that point in case of pressure. Just a thought. Thanks guys

[DamnLocust 0]

Protectoe or epoxy would probably be your best bet.

[saba 0]

or order from hockey monkey one of those ccm vector 5.0 with tellium? if your shaft is tapered

[TBLfan 25]

I'd use epoxy and tape over the toe ala forsberg.

[Go Pio's 0]

I just ordered some christian wood blades, but I couldn't go a game without a bauer one60 blade splintering from the end to the middle, making it pretty much useless. I won't be buying anymore bauer blades, but is there something to put on the toe of the blade to give it some protection from chips and splinters since that is its most brittle part. I tape the whole blade, but that still isn't always a solution and personally I don't like having the whole blade taped. I've used composites so don't suggest I switch, because it doesn't work for me. I'm just thinking of something that would just harden the surface and bond the wood at that point in case of pressure. Just a thought. Thanks guys

The best way to maintain the structural integrity of any wood blade is by making sure the blade is dry after each use. Everytime you use your stick, the moisture from the ice gets trapped inside the tape and causes the wood to dry out. Unless you remove your tape and dry the blade with a towel after each use, the water will get trapped and the splintering begins. If you are lazy like me and don't want to go through that trouble after each skate, go with the epoxy.

[Chadd 916]

Taking the tape off after every game/practice does make a huge difference. I easily double the life of my Christian customs by doing that.

Branches had a model with reinforcement around the toe, I believe it was the "grinder" model. I thought it was a great idea at the time.