Any experience with Grohmann folders?

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I'm really interested in getting a Grohmann lockback folder. I'm trying to choose between 2 models, but before I select one, I wanted to ask if anyone has handled any of them? What are your impressions? What kind of steel is used for the blades and how does it compare to the standard Buck 110?

r380s.jpg
r300spic.jpg


Any help will be appreciated.
 
Hi el cid. I don't have any experience with either folder but I thought I'd jump in on this thread because I've been longing for the second model pictured. I, too, would be interested in hearing any comments.
 
El cid,

My pick would be the second knife, the 300S D.H. Russell Lockblade. Unfortunately I do not own this knife, but I do own a standard #1 survival fixed blade by Grohmann which has the same handle and blade shape as the 300S. My experience with this 'strange' shape is very good; the handle is very comfortable and the angle between the handle and the blade really improves the way this knife cuts. I presume this folder is just as good as the #1 fixed blade, just a smaller package on your belt.

Another reason for me to pick the second model is the midlock (instead of the 'standard' lockback); in my opinion this makes closing the knife one-handed easier.

Hope this helps. Please let us know what you choose and if you like it.
 
Hey Guys....

I've got a Grohmann R300 (lower one) and I'll tell you its a hell of a knife..

It's a Big handful of a knife.. alot bigger than you think it is...

Have a look over at

www.marshmanbrothers.com

and talk with Tom Marshman,he's the guy to talk to about grohmanns...

If you like the style of grohmanns,, ,your going to like the folder....

ttyle

Eric...
 
Originally posted by el cid
What kind of steel is used for the blades
r380s.jpg
r300spic.jpg


Any help will be appreciated.

I've seen them listed as AUS-6
 
Serge and Normark, thanks for the comments. The only thing holding me back from buying one is the AUS6 blade. Although I've come to appreciate the AUS steels on the knives that I already own, I have imposed a personal rule that AUS bladed knives can only be purchased by me is if it is under $60. Of course, there are exceptions to rules, and this knife may be one of those exceptions.
 
I like the top one, but it looks a lot like a Duke. Now, the Duke's a pretty nice knife for under $40, so I hope the Grohmann is utterly jaw-dropping amazing to justify the price they want for it.
 
Normark, that was a very interesting link, it's hard to believe how afraid people are, of one of mans oldest and simplest tools. Yet seeing the amount of knife knutz and all the diverse background I can only hope that one day, we'll be able to carry and use our knives in public without the fear of the stares, and comments,"what do you need such a big weapon for?:eek: ", or my other favorite,"Who ya gonna kill with that" from the scared masses.

Seems like the only legitimate places for knife use is camping, in the kitchen, hunting, and if your lucky enough maybe at a job where a knife is part of your work gear.

Now to get back to the post, I've always read about how good Grohman knives were, they're recommend by some of the old North American Guide Manuals my old man had. My next outdoor/camp knife is going to be the R300 it just looks comfortable, and the shapes been around and sucessful for quite sometime. The high handle gives you lots of room for skinnin', and it lowers the center of gravity when your chopping,(I would recommend a fixed blade version if your planning on doing a lot of chopping) of splittin' kindlin'.
 
Hi.

"The steel in the lockblades is a high carbon stainless european blend, but is comparable to what is commonly known as AUS 6"

That's a quote directly from Grohmann

We've seen some of these same knives. Some have not been polished.

http://www.thechartshop.com/images/500-R380-1.jpg.

If this metal they speek of is simular to AUS 6, 110-200$ CDN is somewhat expensive.

The blade is good, well forged. However it's not 440c or 440v.

The handle is very well built. However the handle becomes lower in height when nearing the hilt. This makes it lop sided especialy for people with medium or large size hands.

Height is the distance between the back of the handle (spring) to the bottom where the blade slips into when closed.

Enjoy.
 
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