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What's your opinion-Grohmann #1

I never really bit on one, although I should, it is after all the Canadian production blade. I do take relish in the fact that many knives including the BRK&T Canadian Series and even Bryan's Pathfinder seem to be inspired and improvements of the Grohman's. Perhaps it is a bit difficult to see the revolution that these knives brought about in ergonomics that they did when they first came out. That successful design has just been strongly incorporated into many knives that our out there. Surely a testament to the great design that it is.
 
Nice!
If you don't mind me asking whats the price on the carbon flatgrind #1?

I've been really tempted to order a #100 Large Skinner in carbon with a flat grind.
 
I have two #3 models. I like the grip better than the #1, but if I had one , I would definately keep it. I had these made into flat grind. One got micarta. They are both stainless:

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I have the #2 Bird and Trout that I use in the kitchen, and it is quite good for that.
Had the #3 but didn't like it, so I gave it to my brother.
Have the #4, and prefer it to the others.
Haven't had a #1 though.
If the #1 doesn't feel good enough in your hands, go for the #4. I'm sure that you'll
like that one.
 
I have two of the #4s - both with the factory-made flat grind.
One is factory standard with the wood handles and the other had grey micarta handles put on it by a friend of mine.
(Purchased both from my friend in mint condition for ~$90 for both. I think I definitely got a good deal.)

The #4s are sturdy and handle well.
Get the flat grind models - you won't regret it...

Regards,
Mike
 
Besides RAT Cutlery there are not a whole lot of production companies putting out simple flat ground, full tang, carbon blades out!

-RB
 
I have one but for me handel doesn´t fit me too narrow and only confortable in "kitchen table cut taskd"
 
As an Atlantic-Canadian i'm probably obligated to buy at least one Grohmann,lol!
All this Grohmann talked inspired me to order a factory Second Grohmann 107 for the same price i paid for my Frosts Mora 2000.
http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/clearance.html
It should get here soon, i'll post pics here or in a new thread.
Eventually i'm still going to get a #100 in flat grind carbon though.
 
I have found that knives with smaller handle sections around the index finger tend to roll in the hand while being worked, especially if wet or bloody. I personally would pass a Grohmann for that reason alone.

Ziptie
 
107 Grohmann next to others for a sense of scale
Grohmann 107, Enzo, Camillus OVB, Buck 102, Mora 2000, Mora Clipper
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I had a #1, it was the most sharp out of the box knife I ever had the pleasure to slice my thumb deeply with, didn't even know it until my room mate notice the pool of blood on the floor. the cut was super clean, used no stitches and can barely see it. It is my sisters favorite knife now, she uses it for collecting plants in the woods.
Nice knife, I might get another, but the handle is a bit narrow for my liking. if I were to give a woman an outdoors knife, this would be it.
 
How did I miss this thread?

I love the Grohmann line. They are some of my favourite knives, and mine see a lot of use. They tend to be the knives that I lend out to cutlery-challenged hiking companions most often.

The handle design is not for everyone. Recently, while I was camping in Algonquin Park, I was doing some carving with my No. 1 flat grind and my JK Anniversary Knife. The difference in handle design philosophies between these blades is night-and-day, with the Grohmann having an ergonomic grip with a thin section for the forefinger and the JK having thick, beefy handles. Both cut extremely well, though, and I enjoy using both of them.

My 'favourite Grohmann' changes often. Right now, I'm really liking my No. 2 Bird & Trout knife with traditional grind and carbon steel. It makes a perfect companion to a large camp knife (like my JK Hudson Bay), and it is developing a nice patina. My No. 4 was my go-to 'big knife' for years, and it served me well on a bunch of trips. I find the handle to be comfortable for batoning, chopping, and food prep. One of these days, I will get around to getting a No. 4 in flat grind.

Here's a group shot of a few of my Grohmanns:

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All the best,

- Mike
 
I love Grohmann's I currently own a#1 and #4s with custom sheath
by Tracker leather of Sisters,OR

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Tyrantblade
 
I had the No 1 folder, the Number ne and number four. I liked them all realwell but no longer have any of them, I still have a CS model or two.
 
I've had one for 30+ years, field dressed my first mule deer with it -- that elliptical blade works beautifully for slicing/skinning, camp chores, food prep. That's what a knife is for. I have (many) others now, but that original Russell Belt Knife would still serve well for 99.9% of my cutting chores if it was my only blade.
 
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