DH Russell Grohmann Questions

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I am interested in the Grohmann #1 Canadian, the #3 Boat Knife and the Bird and Trout. Are these knives good quality blades for general outdoor use? I need a few for preparing big and small game aswell as general camp chores.

What steel is the best their true Carbon or their Carbon Stainless?
 
I have a couple of those, a #1 and a #3 as I recall. The build quality is very good.

Have you handled/fondled one yet? The reason I ask, the ergonomics are rather unique - some people love it, others don't.
 
savageman said:
I am interested in the Grohmann #1 Canadian, the #3 Boat Knife and the Bird and Trout. Are these knives good quality blades for general outdoor use? I need a few for preparing big and small game aswell as general camp chores.

What steel is the best their true Carbon or their Carbon Stainless?
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Apparently, Grohmann recommends the true carbon steel as the best choice and yes, they are an excellent camp knife.
 
The ergonomics are unique, but as you can see from pictures, the cutting edge is dropped below your knuckles, which is an advantage in any utility knife. I find even the stainless Boat Knife holds up well in my kitchen. The #1 and #3 are definitely sturdy enough for camp chores, and I would recommend the carbon for the outdoors -- just bring along a little mineral oil! :)
 
Excellent field dressing and skinning knives, I gutted and skinned a few pigs with my #1 before it fell out of my backpack never to be found again. I had a stainless blade, but I'm a carbon blade fan and have pondered replacing my lost knife with a carbon bladed one.
 
So I think I like the #3 Boat Knife or Canadian Forces knife. I handled the #1 Origional and found the handle to be too thin and felt kinda akward.

I wanna talk Grohmann steel I know they have their high carbon stainless and then they have a straight carbon. I will be using it in Ontario for hunting, camping and canoeing. It will be doing evreything from gutting deer to chopping onions and evreything in between, no chopping/prying and maybe very very light batoning. It will not be used around salt water but will be used around fresh water lakes and swamps while hunting. I am pretty good about oiling my stuff and would oil this knife as much as my guns.

Should I get their stainless or carbon steel, is one that much better than the other? I wanna keep this knife for alot of years of outdoor use!!!
 
I got a "set" for our anniversary and spoke directly with the company. The person I spoke with (I forget her name) was a daughter or niece of the original founders. She was quite knowledgeable (no surprise there) about steels and also recommended several options for the handle material. And I had them etched (or engraved) with our anniversary date. I guess my point (I do have one) is that you should give them a call and talk about your needs with them. They've been in the business a long time.
 
savageman said:
Should I get their stainless or carbon steel, is one that much better than the other? I wanna keep this knife for alot of years of outdoor use!!!
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You sound like you know how to maintain your gear, so I think the carbon will hold up nicely for you. Keep in mind also that Grohmann polishes their blades, which is the best finish for resisting corrosion, so that's another reason the carbon will be all right.
 
I live in Atlantic Canada near where these are made, I also have a part-time knife sharpening bussiness. I have many customers with these knives, and most are very pleased with the them. the fit and finish is very nice.I have noticed several knives brought to me with elastic bands holding the loose knife in the sheath ( but the customers may have over oiled or stretched the sheath). I notice a big difference in the steels.. If I were wanting either, I would get the carbon steel. If wanted to buy a good stainless knife I'd buy Fallkniven.( Better steel & fit and finish) ...But more money!
 
Well I just pony'd up and bought online a #3 Boat or Canadian Forces knife in SS with the regular grind.

I like this set up cause it will be used while hunting so water and rain will be present. I also wanna keep it for decades of use so I think the SS will hold up better. I think their normal grind will be easier for me to sharpen in a pinch.

Looks like a great knife and should be good for all my needs!! Cant wait!!
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Lost a few of those belt knives when I lived in Ennis MT.If you get in deep snow and the dangler sheath,seems to let them out of the sheath.Loved the knives though
Randy
 
Great purchase. I picked up a #3 right from the factory, last time I went through Pictou. You won't be sorry. The shape looks odd at first, but "works" when you hold it. :thumbup:
 
savageman said:
I also wanna keep it for decades of use so I think the SS will hold up better.
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I have a 35 year old #1 - even the carbon steel will provide decades of use.

The weak spot is the belt loop on the sheath. Treat the leather and keep an eye on it, particularly for wear inside the top of the loop.

David
 
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