All of the manual swaging tools available measure approximately 265mm (10.4in) from the tips of the blades to the ends of the handles.
However, weights vary depending on the model and the number of blades. The different manual swaging tool weights available are listed below.
Standard manual swaging tool weights
A five-bladed standard manual swaging tool weighs 518g (1lb 2.3oz). For comparison, that’s slightly less than an average-sized tablet computer.
Because it has two fewer blades, the three-bladed standard manual swaging tool weighs less, at 450g (1lb). For comparison, that’s roughly the same as a standard-sized football.
Ergonomic manual swaging tool
A five-bladed ergonomic manual swaging tool weighs 540g (1lb 3oz) – just under 20g (0.7oz) more than the equivalent standard model. For comparison, 540g is about the same as a medium box of breakfast cereal.
A three-bladed model weighs substantially less at 462g (1lb 0.3oz). This is slightly heavier than an ordinary football, and roughly the same as ten golf balls.
Compound action swaging tool
Compound action swaging tools are only available as five-bladed models, and weigh much more than the other manual swaging tools, at 760g (1lb 10.8oz).
The greater weight of this tool is due to its heavy-duty construction, which incorporates a taller, thicker jaw than those of the other manual swaging tools available.
For comparison, 760g is slightly more than a large jar of chocolate spread.
