Received my Grohmann today!

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notthatsharp

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As I am in no way qualified to make a proper review (not one that would satisfy you guys, I'm sure) I'm just going to show it off :D

It is a Grohmann R360S, Rosewood, blade ca 3", closed length 3 3/4", open overall length 6 3/4, nickel silver bolsters. It feels solid and its slim size makes it a perfect EDC for my urban use (mainly food prep). This is my first "real" knife (not to upset any SAK fanatics :) as I have had one since childhood), and I start to understand why so many of you seem to get very attached to these little things. I love it!

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Sorry for the bad pics. I don't have a good camera, only my htc, and my flat has poor lighting (dark outside too).
 
Very nice looking knife. This is the first time I have heard of this manufacturer. I like handle shape and blade design. Does it have a half stop?
 
Kalsu said:
Very nice looking knife. This is the first time I have heard of this manufacturer. I like handle shape and blade design. Does it have a half stop?
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No it doesn't. The spring feels pretty heavy (at least compared to my SAK) but is smooth and the walk and talk is very satisfying, although as it is a new knife that is to be expected I guess :)
 
shrapne1 said:
hey that thing is pretty nice, you dont see many of them but it is pretty appealing
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Well yes, I've noticed that. Never seen Grohmann mentioned on these forums, and felt like going a bit outside of what seems to be the norm. By norm I mean Case and Barlows etc., although they are beautiful and superb knives I'm sure. The R360S got great reviews from Ray Mears in the northern wilderness series, so I thought I'd give it a try.

Here's another pic of the little Grohmann folded up.

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notthatsharp said:
No it doesn't. The spring feels pretty heavy (at least compared to my SAK) but is smooth and the walk and talk is very satisfying, although as it is a new knife that is to be expected I guess :)
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Not a deal breaker by any means. The majority of my traditional collection are Great Eastern Cutlery knives, most of which have pretty stout pulls on the blade. Actually on of my favorite knives (GEC 53) doesn't have a half stop either.
The more I look at this knife the more I like it. There is just something about it.....
 
It has a very clean and simple design for sure. Not sure what one should call it. Not familiar enough with the terms yet, but am I right in saying that it's not a peanut (as it is too large)?
 
I have the same model knife that I purchased at the factory store (at street level, with the small factory above) in Picton NS a couple of summers ago. It was unfortunate that the day we were there the factory was on vacation and the usually available tour wasn't possible. There was a young man in charge of the store and we had to look through his stock of about a half dozen of this model to find one with pretty decent fit. I enjoyed carrying the knife for the rest of our Nova Scotia and New Brunswick vacation (great part of the world!) Now the knife is a memento of that fine vacation!
 
buckthorn said:
I have the same model knife that I purchased at the factory store (at street level, with the small factory above) in Picton NS a couple of summers ago. It was unfortunate that the day we were there the factory was on vacation and the usually available tour wasn't possible. There was a young man in charge of the store and we had to look through his stock of about a half dozen of this model to find one with pretty decent fit. I enjoyed carrying the knife for the rest of our Nova Scotia and New Brunswick vacation (great part of the world!) Now the knife is a memento of that fine vacation!
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Really want to travel to Canada someday! I suspect your standards are higher than mine then, hehe, either that or I got lucky as this one seems very well made. Have you used it since and has it held up to time?
 
I carried it for a while and then put it away. I primarily carry more sophisticated knives but this did OK during the vacation and serves well as a memory object. I hope you enjoy carrying and using yours. There certainly aren't a lot of them around so it's sort of special. And, yes, Canada is a very large country of several cultures, beautiful landscapes and great cities. We're fortunate to live only 100 miles from the closest point of entry.
 
Good on you, pard!. Make no mistake, these solid traditional pocket knives are more than a good decent cutting tool. I love the light weight and simplistic design with good looking hardwood handle scales.. Hey, whats not to love. :cool: .. Keep her sharp and she'll be your best pal 'round town. As far as pattern type, I'd have to label her a serpentine Stockman, but by definition she still a Jack knife.. Enjoy! :)



Best,
Anthony
 
Nice looking little slip joint. Although I have not experienced a grohmann folding knife, my dad traveled all over Europe and Canada with it as his primary cutting tool before I was born. Later in life, my mom used it for many years for camping and such. The knife had an amazing grey patina. Sadler one sad day it was stolen from my moms car back when I was around 12 I think. To this day I keep my eyes out for a carbon steel one to gift to my mom. I will likely order one online sometime in the future, but would rather pick one in person :). Funny that being made in Canada, I don't see them around too much.
 
I like the clean lines of that slimline pocket knife. Looks like it was made by someone who knew what they were doing, and the rosewood looks good. I see the steel is listed as High Carbon Stainless Steel. Anyone know which one? Their fixed blades are either the same, or Carbon steel. Anyone know which ones?
 
I think that there was some mention in another thread here about the steel being either 440a or 440c.
 
Kalsu said:
I think that there was some mention in another thread here about the steel being either 440a or 440c.
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I think so too, the little piece of paper that came with it made it very clear that this is high carbon steel. The one I have is also hrc 56-58 according to their website.
 
I assume that this is the same Grohmann that makes the Candian belt knives, which I am familiar with. I have never seen the folders.

Nice knife, interesting pattern.
 
Thanks, I would have guessed that or 420HC like Buck uses. Good stuff if the heat treat is right.

Kalsu said:
I think that there was some mention in another thread here about the steel being either 440a or 440c.
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