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What's your opinion-Grohmann #1

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So I finally got a Grohmann #1 Camp Knife to see if I would like it. Well I know it's nothing new but I never had a bike as a kid either. I am not sure about it, I like it but I don't love it!

What do you guys think?

Blade Flat Grind-approx. 4" x 1", of 1/8" stock, total knife length 8 1/2"

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I've always found the design aesthetically appealing, but not comfortable in use. For lots of fine tasks that only require slicing and no real forceful cutting, they're fine. But not comfy in my hands at all in a 'hammer' grip. Just too small in diameter.
 
I've been wanting one of those for a while, that exact model actually (carbon, flat grind) but have never pulled the trigger. It's a lot like Nessmuk's, I want one out of tradition, but other than that I don't know why. The main reason I've never gotten the Grohman is that the handle seems so small.

Keep us updated on what you think of it as you use it more and when you decide it's not all that you can just send it to me to keep from feeling that buyer's remorse every time you see it in that drawer full of unused knives. I'm that kind of guy, and I'm here to help you.
 
handled the #1 model and found it not exactly to my liking. the bark river rendition of the knife (canadian special) is better imo.

i have the R4 survival blade from grohmann which was alot better than the #1 model. i still use my R4 which is a comfortable blade.


try the #4 survival model and see if you like that.
 
I think the #1 Original (especially that sweet flat ground carbon steel one you have) is a great knife for what it was designed for; light outdoor chores (skinning small game, cleaning fish, perparing dinners, making wood shavings, etc.). Some people have commented on the small handle, and I often complain about that in many knives, but in this one I think the handle is nicely designed for fine control during cutting. If you want a heavier blade for tougher tasks (butchering big game, battoning, etc.), the #4 Survival is probably what you want.

Still, as much as I like them they are very unique and different designs, and thus not everyone's cup of tea.
 
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I've never owned one but I did cut out a cardboard copy to get a feel for it so take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. It seemed like a good slicer. So game and food prep would be the ideal uses IMO. General woods knife it would definitely work but I think other designs are better.
 
I have a custom in that pattern with sheep horn for the handle. I like it fine but it is not my "go to" knife for general outdoor use.

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The soft carbon is easy to maintain in the field, but I agree, it is a slicer used best for light chores:

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kage said:
I've been wanting one of those for a while, that exact model actually (carbon, flat grind) but have never pulled the trigger. It's a lot like Nessmuk's, I want one out of tradition, but other than that I don't know why. The main reason I've never gotten the Grohman is that the handle seems so small.

Keep us updated on what you think of it as you use it more and when you decide it's not all that you can just send it to me to keep from feeling that buyer's remorse every time you see it in that drawer full of unused knives. I'm that kind of guy, and I'm here to help you.
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I may have you help me out if I don't really like it.

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handled the #1 model and found it not exactly to my liking. the bark river rendition of the knife (canadian special) is better imo.

i have the R4 survival blade from grohmann which was alot better than the #1 model. i still use my R4 which is a comfortable blade.


try the #4 survival model and see if you like that.
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I want to handle a #4 and a #3 but to order, and wait is very expensive. Can someone measure the actual cutting edge of the #4 for me?

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oh geeze, Im sorry beathdog, I completely forgot to send you the #3 photo's. For what its worth, here are a few to compare with now.

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I have used it hard, batonned, fuzzies, all the good stuff and its held up fine for me.
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I will say they are a very unique...... cup of tea. You love'em, or hate'em. After using it for a while you may find your attitude towards them changes, but only time will tell. I can say that I am more a fan of the #3 and #4 models. I picked up a #1 and didn't particularly like it, but I could have come to like it If I used it a little more.
 
I used to own a # 4, and I loved it. Until it vanished from the Grohmann sheath. Something that other people have complained about as well. If I ever bought another # 4, I'd get an aftermarket sheath for it.

I currently own a # 3, and I agree with most here. For any heavy use, the handle is too small for me. It does make a good paring knife.
 
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I have a #4 survival model, flat ground carbon, with micarta handles, and the flap sheath.

Cant rememeber were i bought it at. Anyone now the dealer that has the opt. of building the Grohmann like you want.
 

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I had a #1 stainless sabre grind for awhile, but I could not get it sharp, or to hold any sort of edge I managed to give it. I did like the size, shape and appearance a lot. I would have prefered a carbon flat grind, had it been available (bought it at a Gander Mountain in MI).

I gave it away when I got a Mini Canadian.
 
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