Grohmann Knives

joe90

joe90

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Flipping through the forum this evening, found another thread relating the use of a Grohmann Knife as a decent fixed blade choice for general camping.

Had a peek at the site. Kinda strange looking knife but to be honest, appealed to me for some reason. Maybe the unusual shape:

http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/flatgrinds.html ... #R1SF

Again, trawled the internet for some reviews and came aross this one:
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/rev...Large Skinner/Owner Review by James Birchall/

(Very nice review)

Anyone had any experience with these knives? Any thoughts?

I must say, I am tempted ... and for $65 sounds like a decent bargain to boot. :D

Joe
 
Hi there,

I have loads of expereince with Grohmann knives, and I find them to be excellent tools (and nice-looking to boot).

Their handle designs are very comfortable, and the steel takes a great edge, even on some of the thicker blades (the #4 for instance). The blade geometries make them good slicers, so I would vouch for them for skinning, food prep, light camp, and utility work. I usually pair a DH Russell #1 Flat Grind with a larger blade (like a Becker) when I'm outdoors, and I find it makes for a good combo.

A few words of caution: I have found that my #4 gets a bit 'slippery when wet,' which has on one occasion lead to a nasty slice on my finger. Still, even though a synthetic handle material would probably be more 'grippy,' I like the look of the rosewood. The overlap sheath on the #4 has received a number of complaints as well, as the clasp strap (leather) is easily sliced when you draw the blade.

Other than that, no compliants. I've used these knives for years, rehandled one three times, and put them through a lot of work, and they still perform very well.

Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more specific questions,

- Mike
 
The Grohmann is a very evolved design. A Canadian by the name of Russel got Grohmann a Czech cultlery artist to emigrate to Canada and open up shop. Together they did a lot of field testing with input from trappers and hunters to design a great blade.

I love the old eleptical blade design and it is even better now that it is available in a flat grind.

Not a super steel the stainless is good and the carbon very good for toughness, sharpening ease and keeping an edge.

I love the original design and the #4 survival. The trout and bird makes a great small knife. Great designs, good execution, good value. I have no experience with the latest skinning designs.
 
BUY ONE!!!!! Better yet buy them as kits and get two, they are more affordable, require almost no talent to put together, allow for handle scale material changes.

I swear buy mine(plural) I give them as gifts.

I carry two for camping, The # 4 flatgrind in a custom Kydex sheath(sheathmechanic.com). and a #2 bird & trout in a leather backpocket "pancake/wallet" sheath(homemade). Unbeatable!

Eddie
www.k5tactical.com
 
Yes, I like the Grohmann design. I think the #4 Flat grind is my favorite, followed by the Camper.

I compared two #1 one stainless, one carbon and found no advantage in edge holding in the carbon version on cardboard.
 
Thanks guys ... appreciate your comments.

Alwyas nice to hear from persons who have already had some experience (good or bad) with the knives that interest me.

So many good knives out there. (PHEW...)

Thanks again.

Joe
 
I got a kit and haven't got round to making the new handle slabs yet. I've used my mates that is finished and agree they are good knives. Ther was talk of another group buy in the UK
 
I have a #1 and a #2, one in their standard wood and one in stag.

I'm a fan because of the ergonomics and tradition. They do get jabbed on the forums sometimes for using an 'ordinary' steel. And some people find the grip too small. You might want to handle one before ordering. Personally, I find that they fit great.

Good Luck,
Bob
 
I have a #1 and the flat ground mini-skinner. I don't do as much outdoors stuff as I used to, so the #1 gets kitchen duty :D I've had my #1 for a lot of years - it was always somewhere in my camping gear. I like to use my #1 when I'm trimming up meat of some sort for cooking, some small veggie cutting where a smaller knife is required. My #1 has cleaned a lot of trout and Rocky Moutain white fish :D Haven't used the Mini Skinner that much - definitely a slicer, but it most sits on the shelf - not that it's a bad knife, I got it just before my folder acquisition craze started, and grab a folder first :)

- gord
 
Mike,

Would you suggest the stainless ... or the carbon blade?

Read something about the carbon being 'better' for toughness and edge ... but obviously requiring more "looking after".

Any thoughts?

Joe
 
I'd go for carbon if I was buying the knife. However I seem to think you can only get the kits in stainless
 
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