Reviews on Grohman knives wanted.

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Tom Carey

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I am interested in Grohman knives especially thier kitchen and folding knives. Does anyone have any expierence with any of their products?


Regards,

Tom Carey
 
Tom,

A good friend who I have spent much time with,fishing for everything from brook trout to strippers,was going on a " trip of a lifetime" ten day fishing trip in Alaska!

I had the good fortune to be in Alaska two years ago and wanted a special "going away gift" to present to my buddy before his trip.

What would be more useful than a knife on such an adventure...I wanted it engraved with his initials and Alaska June 2002 so that every time he had ocassion to use it he would remember his Alaska adventure.(engraving available from factory)

I contacted the factory directly and the service they provided was absolutley TOP SHELF.....

I was so impressed with the quality and workmanship I have since purchased two of their fine products for my own use.(#1and #3 flat ground).

They are a great value for the money and a beautiful knife AND sheath.

You won't regret your purcase if you decide to get one.

Expecting a full report from my friend when he returns later this month.


GH
 
Steven Dick did a review in Tac knives mag awhile back which
included a grohmann survival knife. When the article was done the
grohmann was the winner over some very expensive custom knives
for all 'round use.

I also have never read or heard a bad comment on these knives. Not one.
So my guess is whatever you might buy will do just fine.
 
I've had a #3 Boat Knife for quite a few years now and absolutely love it. Don't have much need for fixed blades outside, so it's been in constant use in the kitchen. This thing has one of the most comfy handles I've ever held. You'd never know to look at it. Plus, the wood is very nicely finished. The blade shape and size is great for many different tasks of food prep. It's quite a stout blade for it's size, but the high grind makes it an excellent cutter. The small flat section of edge at the rear makes it useful for mincing and chopping. The whole forward section of the blade is slightly curved making trimming fat, separating ribs, skinning chicken, etc, easy. Medium sized point allows you to get in between the joints of a chicken to hack him up for frying.
As for the steel, it's some kind of SS. No great edge holding ability here, but it's very easy to sharpen and takes an absolutely scary sharp edge. Unfortunately, the High C blade wasn't available when I bought the knife, or I would've tried it. What would really be great would be a flat grind in High C.
These knives are built for use in the long haul. They're inexpensive, good looking, comfortable etc. What more could you want in a fixed blade?
Hope this helps.
Lenny
 
I have several Gromanns and recently traded a Camper #3. My first knife was # with v grind, but then I got a #1 in high carbon flat grind an a good knife became a great knife. I am a big fan of flat grinds and hope to get a #3 and Survival knife in high carbon flat grind. Then I will be trading my #3 v grind.
#1 v grind still for trade in trade section.
 
Opps, I forgot the reason I posted: While I like the #1 flat grind I later brought the #3 v grind and like the handle much better; perhaps due to fullness or straightness. So do try to handle both the #1 and #3 to check on handle preference no matter which grind you go with.
 
I just ordered a Survivial knife, flat grind with buffalo horn grips.

I hope to have it later this week. I am getting this one because the Busse Natural Outlaw that I got a couple of months ago is better suited for building demolition than camp tasks.

The Grohmann website says that the flat-ground Survival is ground from 5/32" stock. I envision that it will be a great slicer with enough heft for very light chopping work.

I am hoping that the Grohmann is the knife I have been looking for. I carry a Spyderco Military or Large Sebenza when camping, so the #1 or #3 models would have been somewhat redundant.
 
Thanks for the response guys. I am thinking of going with a flat ground blade though I have not decided on the model yet. I think I am going to put in a special order and supply the handle material. I have also been very impressed with the construction of their new folder and am thinking I will get one of those as well.
 
I worked on one owned by a friend, which had been stolen and really heavily used. The blade had impact marks on the spine, the blade had a huge bend, tip was damaged, and the edge was mauled sever ways from sunday. It cleaned up well, an awful lot of effort when into to trying to kill that knife without success. In general, they are well known around here and held in high regard.

-Cliff
 
I recently bought a flat ground #1 from Tom Marshman-great service. It's in my kitchen knife block right now. I also bought a kydex sheath from Tom, which makes for a very secure carry combo. I like it alot.
Jim
 
Originally posted by Cliff Stamp
I worked on one owned by a friend, which had been stolen and really heavily used. The blade had impact marks on the spine, the blade had a huge bend, tip was damaged, and the edge was mauled sever ways from sunday. It cleaned up well, an awful lot of effort when into to trying to kill that knife without success. In general, they are well known around here and held in high regard.

-Cliff
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Cliff was that a stainless or carbon blade?
 
There were no markings that I can recall. That model (original design) is available in stainless and carbon.

-Cliff
 
Cliff, If that knife was as beatup as you indicated I would expect rust or patina to be conspicuous if it was carbon steel. Did you do any blade polishing in your clean up efforts?
 
Jeff, that is a solid point. However the owner did some work on the blade before I saw it, so the finish was polished, using the term loosely. I would bet however that it was carbon, simply from it staying in one piece.

-Cliff
 
I have a #3 boat knife for about 4 years now, and love it. It's stainless, and I've encountered no problems with shaprening. i've Tung oiled the wood scales about twice a year, and keep leather balm on the swinger sheath. It's allthe fixed blade I need with an axe and SAK back up. If it was a new purchase today, opt for the flat ground and look at the handle scale options.
 
Hey Tom...

The Grohmann knives are very nice user knives...
Very popular knives in these parts,, well known, well liked and well made..

For the price you can't go wrong..
I've got an R1 from Tom Marshman (Marshman Brothers)..

....

http://www.marshmanbrothers.com/

Drop him a note,, he is Very well versed with Grohmann blades and a transaction with Tom is as easy as a slip on the ice...:)

An R3 and that Sexy folder is next on my list..Have you seen the folder?? Ahh man is that Sweet


JimM...

The Concealex sheath you have for your R1 is more than likely of my doing...Hope ya like it...:)

ttyle

Eric...
 
Hello Eric,
It is and I do.....I have a couple of your other sheaths as well. Top shelf work.
Thanks,
Jim
 
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