This is definitely a 5 star review, for all of the different Boneyard bars I've had over time from Rogue. Currently, I have a blue/black cerakote Toomey seconds for my wife. She's a UM grad, so a blue barbell is a must for her. The 25mm diameter is great for her hands and the passive knurl is what she prefers in a barbell. It wouldn't be my favorite bar, but it is hers and makes her happy. Throw some yellow clamps on them and shes in Michigan heaven.
I also owned a Boneyard Ohio bar, a CB-4, some dumbbells, and a deadlift bar. In all cases, I was unable to find anyting amiss - no double track knurling, no physical blemishes, miscoatings, whatever. All of the bars were in excellent condition shipped, no rust or any damage to the sleeves or shaft. Yes, you're giving up the warranty of the thing, but when the seconds come out better than many importers' firsts, I'd glady take my chances with a Rogue BY bar if wanting to save money and get a quality barbell that I'd trust. Just stay away from ecoat. It's disgusting on their barbells.
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