Canadian belt knife

[willis]

I had a friend in the early eighties,back when I knew nothing about knives other than some were sharp and some were dull,that showed me a knife that his father bought in 1960 when he was stationed in Labrador in the USAF.It was a Russell Canadian belt knife,I remember the blade being very dark,now I know this is a patina,so it was a carbon blade.I have been wanting one of these for a long time and internet searches have not found any of the old ones for sale.I went to Grohmanns website and found that you can still get them with the carbon blade or a stainless one as well as several different handle materials,also a flat grind is an option instead of the standard grind.The only thing that looks different is the distinct grind line on the blade,rather than the rounded like that just sorta flowed to the edge on the earlier one,a lot like the grinds on the older Randall knives.These knives are very reasonably priced,and I think a little work with some sandpaper and polish could make it look as elegant as the early knives.One thing I forgot to mention was how great this knife felt in the hand,the way a 1911 pistol feels to some folks,including me.These were for a lack of any other wat I can think to describe them,ergonomic,before ergonomic was probably even a word.Any body else like this knife?

 

[Blues]

They are a classic knife. I have a version of this knife made by R. Murphy of Ayer, MA.

BTW, Willis, would you please contact me via email at your earliest convenience. Thanks.

 

[d_filgate]

I have at different times had the #4(survival), #3 (boat knife), and #2 (which my wife uses in the kitchen).
Have been thinking about getting a #1, and will probably get one this summer.
Didn't like the way the #3 felt, but the #2 and #4 were great to hold.

My $0.02 worth (probably worth less these days)
Dave

 

[Blues]

As I recall, the #4 is a pretty substantial knife as compared to the older (more traditional) versions. Great knives and the fact that they started offering them in carbon and flat grinds a few years ago just made them that much more appealing imho.

 

[peter78]

I actually went to the shop in Nova Scotia. When I got into town, I stop by a gas station and the clerk said go on main street and look for a building with a knife sticking out of it. Sure enough there was the building, with a big knife stuck in the side.

Your right, the #1 knife fits perfectly. I also got a #3 that was a second. I actually use that knife and I really like the feel of that one more. I also got a small folder that I have not seen in any of their on-line sites. I got these knives in 2001. The boat knife has a knot in the wood, to me it gives it distinction, but it was 50% off, or $35 Canadian, which at the time was 65% of our dollar. I was told the boat knife is standard issue for the military. I did manage to buy over $400 there, many were gifts.

 

[brians]

Here's my #1 in carbon with his folding dance partner in stainless - luv em and use em both

 

[peter78]

It is interesting that your #1 is different than mine. I know your is carbon steel, but yours has two brass rivets, while I have three made out of aluminum. My rivets are starting to discolor.

 

[peter78]

I actually went to the shop in Nova Scotia. When I got into town, I stop by a gas station and the clerk said go on main street and look for a building with a knife sticking out of it. Sure enough there was the building, with a big knife stuck in the side.

Here is a picture of what I saw, kind of hard to miss a giant knife sticking out of a building.

http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/factorytours.html

 

[willis]

Nice knives y'all got there peter78,and Brian,the belt pouch for that folder well made also.:thumbup:

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I have 2- one I bought for $15 at an antique show as it had a broken tip, and the stag I found on the road.

Very nice knives that have great ergonomics.