Reiner Grosche "Yellow Mammoth"

Jos

Jos

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Recently I purchased this little gem:

Gentleman-Folder "Yellow Mammoth" Typ Linerlok by German knifemaker Reiner Grosche.

Specs:

Name: Yellow Mammoth
made: November 2008
blade: Damasteel "Odins Eye's", ca. 67 x 19 x 3,1 mm
Handle: Premium Fossil Ivory Bark, Titanium liners
Bolsters: Dovetailed damasteel.

My pic, but not a very good one (not enough light, not enough time):
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Pics from Reiner Grosche's website:

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Kind regards,

Jos
 
those little torx fasteners bug the hell out of me, but it's not my knife!
Everything else about it is pretty nice, especially the dove tailed bolsters.
 
Lorien said:
those little torx fasteners bug the hell out of me,
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They don't bother me at all. Just out of curiosity: what alternative would you propose for a knife like this? Pins?

Anyway, I recently purchased 3 damascus/mammoth folders, this one, the Dave Steier one (posted here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601949 ) and one made by Aad Van Rijswijk, which I will post later. All used little torx fasteners in the handles and in the bolsters.

I'm not trying to convince you to like these fasteners;) , but it's an interesting discussion and I would like to hear your opinion on the alternatives.

Kind regards,

Jos
 
I'd prefer pins or fileworked fasteners on this particular knife. I'm surrounded by fasteners all day long. I certainly don't hate them on many knives, but find them jarring on this one.

But the fact that you are happy with it is what matters:).

This thread really didn't call for the voicing of an opinion such as I have done. It sometimes pisses me off when other people do it, but I've also done it before myself, so I'll take this as yet another lesson to refrain from that behaviour.:foot:
 
Lorien said:
This thread really didn't call for the voicing of an opinion such as I have done.
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I don't mind you voicing your opinion Lorien, we can all learn something from other peoples opinions!:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos
 
That is one gorgeous knife. I LOVE the Damascus on that. I CONGRATS!
 
Very nice. Reiner had some pretty stuff on his table a Gembloux.
 
Some long overdue pictures of this nice folder:

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Kind regards,

Jos
 
Lorien said:
This thread really didn't call for the voicing of an opinion such as I have done. It sometimes pisses me off when other people do it, but I've also done it before myself, so I'll take this as yet another lesson to refrain from that behaviour.:foot:
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Not calling for an opinion? :confused:
Is the initiator of a thread not in fact soliciting opinions by posting photos on a public knife forum? Don't understand why a negative opinion would piss you off as long as it's presented in a respectful and constructive manner.

If I state what I like, or believe is right with a knife, then I will certainly state what I don't like or believe is wrong. We all learn by the sharing of both positive and negative opinions.

NO ONE here is always right or wrong (OK, maybe one or two ;) :D). I know my opinion or views have been changed many times here by discussion generated around the posting of knives.

If it's a poster who is new to the forum, or there's nothing I like about a knife or can't find anything good to say, then I generally just won't post.

The continuous "high fives", "at a boys" and beautiful, beautiful, and beautiful is not only boring, but does no one any good except the particular knife's owner and maker's egos.

The recent thread where a Slipjoint maker shared a piece where he had used studs instead of a nail nick created a very interested and productive discussion. If someone hadn't pointed out they didn't care for the studs, the thread would just have been another "love fest".

Sorry Jos to stray from your fine folder, but though the point needed to be made.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Sorry Jos to stray from your fine folder, but though the point needed to be made.
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No problem Kevin. And like I stated earlier in this thread, I don't mind at all if people voice their opinion, even if it doesn't match my opinion. After all, it's a discussion forum isn't it?

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Thanks Kevin. Reaching back in time a bit here, my main reason for questioning my right to state the opinion I have about this particular knife was motivated by the fact that the pics were posted by a consumer, and not by the guy making the knife.

There's not much value to a consumer to hear the kind of opinion I have about something they obviously liked enough to buy. It's a little different when a maker posts pictures of their work, because then they can use these opinions to change or not change their work.
 
Jos said:
No problem Kevin. And like I stated earlier in this thread, I don't mind at all if people voice their opinion, even if it doesn't match my opinion. After all, it's a discussion forum isn't it?

Kind regards,

Jos
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That's my point Jos. Lorien very respectfully give his opinion stating what he liked and disliked and you requested more information in a very friendly manner. All good stuff and basically what a forum is all about.

By the way, I didn't realize the initial post was 7 months old until after my post, :o but I feel my point still applies regardless of timing.
 
Lorien said:
Thanks Kevin. Reaching back in time a bit here, my main reason for questioning my right to state the opinion I have about this particular knife was motivated by the fact that the pics were posted by a consumer, and not by the guy making the knife.

There's not much value to a consumer to hear the kind of opinion I have about something they obviously liked enough to buy. It's a little different when a maker posts pictures of their work, because then they can use these opinions to change or not change their work.
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As I stated above, I didn't realized it was an older thread until after I posted.
I just quickly scanned the posts before going to bed an your's caught my attention.

I don't agree with Steven's un-written rule that we should only offer frank and/or negative opinions on maker's post and not collectors. As I couldn't disagree more on your bolded comment above.

Though there's merit to the opinion that only the owner needs to like the knife he/she purchased, IMO there's great value in a collector (especially a newer collector) hearing more experienced collectors and makers opinion's on their purchases.

For just one example of many I could supply, I have no problem using giraffe bone, brass or nickle silver on the appropriate application however a newer collector will benefit from knowing that MANY collectors do not like these materials and will not purchase a knife with it. Many times the collector who only cares what they like are the ones who find themselves with a collection they are not satisfied with and can find no buyers for their knives.

IMO, constructive critique is a good thing as collectors and makers benefit long term from it however it always needs to be delivered in the correct manner.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Though there's merit to the opinion that only the owner needs to like the knife he/she purchased, IMO there's great value in a collector (especially a newer collector) hearing more experienced collectors and makers opinion's on their purchases.
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Kevin, conceptually I agree with you. But in this particular instance, I must point out that I'm not an experienced collector, and barely even a new collector. I'm just a guy with his opinion and an interest in Art and in handmade custom knives.

Not to put myself down, but increasingly I am learning that there is more and more to know about this stuff, and that I'm a neophyte compared to people like you and Steven and most of the rest of you folks who knows what time it is.

If I were someone who had a lot of experience, then I like to think that I would use that experience to help other like minded people out, and that there'd be some value in that, such as you pointed out, Kevin. I certainly value the opportunity to learn from that:).
 
Lorien said:
Kevin, conceptually I agree with you. But in this particular instance, I must point out that I'm not an experienced collector, and barely even a new collector. I'm just a guy with his opinion and an interest in Art and in handmade custom knives.

Not to put myself down, but increasingly I am learning that there is more and more to know about this stuff, and that I'm a neophyte compared to people like you and Steven and most of the rest of you folks who knows what time it is.

If I were someone who had a lot of experience, then I like to think that I would use that experience to help other like minded people out, and that there'd be some value in that, such as you pointed out, Kevin. I certainly value the opportunity to learn from that:).
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Lorien, please don't sell yourself short. Though you may not have the custom knife or collecting experience of some others here, you have a good knowledge of the mechanics of how/why things work and a very broad knowledge of art. Both of which are very relevant and add to our discussions here.

Everyone's opinion is worth something. In referring back to the Slipjoint thread again; just because someone doesn't own a half dozen slipjoints doesn't mean his/her opinion as to what they like is not valid.

What does Steven say; "there's an ass for every seat" or "seat for every ass"?
Whatever it is, he's right as he often is. :)
 
thanks Kevin, I appreciate your kind words:)
 
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