Grohmann knives

SirJames they do offer knives in carbon, as for high end steels well they cost a lot to produce and this could be risky for a small company to venture. I view these as essentially a user's knife and very good at it too - as you say in your post many are heavily used examples to be found 2nd hand. A variety of handle materials could be nice though, more coloured micarta, even bone as Stag is so costly.

Quick update on my knife. It's excellent for trips or travelling where you need a decent slicer that isn't bulky or heavy. I like the sheath as it retains the knife tightly (often not the case with some much followed brands) and I find that its natural excellence in the hand makes it a pleasure to use-for hunting small game or fishing it would also excel. I'd be very sorry to lose this knife - this is my test of whether a knife is any good in action or not.

Regards, Will
 
Will, Grohmann knives are like SAKS, Opinel, Mora (at least in the past)...they are all working knives for people who spend time outdoors rather than collecting every piece of gear that comes out at the SHOT Show every year. I think this is why we havent seen much of a departure in these companies, just a little change here and there. I have owned their carbon models in both flat grind and regular. I bought one of their flat grind Camper models (just a #1 with a flat grind) when it was a special order, the only Grohman I paid full price for.

Re: Bushcraft/Woodcraft...they are the same thing, no questions asked. Older books than Mors' Bushcraft used the term Woodcraft but the skills were the same. Also, bush seemed to be used more in UK and Australia in the past but now both terms are well known.

Re: Battoning, Grohman knives were made to skin animals and prep food; they were not made as chopping knives nor where they made to be battoned or intended to replace an axe or machete. In the 50s in Canada, if you were beating on your knife your camp mates would look at you funny and hand you an axe :) Battoning should be used in an emergency when you can't find the right size tinder and fuel, not as an everyday thing. My flat grind #3 is like a woods kitchen knife and I am taking it to a guy who hand sharpens kitchen knives on water stones.

For the sheath, I had the odd double slot belt loop that was a bit stiff and short so I soaked it in Neatsfoot oils and then put it back on the sheath while stretching it the entire time, this helped bring it back to the normal size and accepts a 1" to 1 1/4" belt.

Grohmann has a 6 video Youtube channel they show their factory seconds, a great way to get the more fancy handle materials for half the price. If they can go high end handle materials then they can go high end steel to match :dispirited:
 
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Happy I found this thread! Was traveling from my home in New Brunswick the other day to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and couldn't pass up the opportunity to stop at the Grohmann shop in Pictou. I had been wanting to handle a #1 belt knife in person for a while now. It was a nice little shop, and I ended up getting just what I wanted. #1 Canadian Belt Knife, stag horn handle, carbon, flat grind blade. Also splurged on the sheath with the sharpening steel. I'm quite happy with it and can't wait to try it out. Hoping to get lots of use now that hunting season is upon us.

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Congratulations, hard to beat being able to buy a knife over the counter :thumbup:
 
Thanks! Starting to get a bit more serious about knives and axes, and this is the first quality knife I have bought. Purchased a GB Small Forrest Axe last year, and will try and get another quality knife or axe next year. This could become an addiction pretty fast.
 
Good buy that nmorris,the Stag sets it off and it is such an in hand comfort knife.

Quality tends to pay for itself by its lasting capabilities:thumbup:
 
I'm still using my #2 often in the kitchen, marveling at its strength and form factor in-hand while remaining baffled by it in-brain.

I finally found some good leather for a new lanyard (and an Etsy search for "owl bead" led me to waaaay too many compelling choices), so will be replacing the scritchy black string that came with/on the handle.

More use indicated, plus pictures. :)

I do enjoy the knife, very much, and am grateful for others' descriptions and pictures here.

~ P.
 
Good article in this months Backswoodsman mag on the #4.. Been toting my #1 on the woods strolls as of late!! John
 
I had the idea to get me a #4 before that article but the article cinched the deal and I am trading a folder for a #4. My knife goes up tomorrow and I hope the #4 comes shortly after that.
 
Thinking about ordering a #3 in carbon steel with full flat grind. And to be honest, giving some thought to the same set up with a #4 Survival Knife.
 
I bought a #2 Trout & Bird used at a gunshow but ended up giving it away to a friend in the local chapter of the Isaak Walton League. Later I bought a #3 Army from a vender in Canada. Its now my favorite fixed blade. It's an outstanding knife, especially considering it cost me less than $60US.

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Always been curious about their folders.
Love my little #2. Taking it with me fishing tomorrow.
 
I have a Mini Lockback with a clip blade and a #3 Army knife on the way. I couldn't pass on the Clearance deals. I can't wait to try these knives out!
 
I just picked up their small lockback R340S model in the rosewood handles today. For a $72 CAD priced knife I am very pleased. I had visited their store in Pictou N.S. a few years back on a trip to the Atlantic provinces with my senior parents. We had a lovely trip together and I have fond memories of that specific day touring the small town. As I recall they advertised themselves as the most Scottish place outside of Scotland.

I look at my purchase today as a belated souvenir. Also I very much try to support USA or Canadian producers. My first Canadian made knife. It would be great if they produced some other handle materials for this folder besides the rosewood for me to collect.


If I was an outdoorsman I would have purchased one of their belt knives as well. Very intriguing and attractive small pattern.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
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