:bthumb: I picked up the standard skinner from Grohmann knife maker and I love it its the perfect size for deer and game as small as squirrels. I just thought Id mention this knife maker since there quality is very nice.
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Shaner72
Grohmann Knives
I have a #1 and a #3 ss sabre grind and a #4 carbon flat grind. All have stag handles. Extremely happy with all three. The #1 replaced the J A Henckels that I've been using for over 30 years as my deer field dresser. That is truly impressive since I have a safe full of Bark Rivers, Pumas, Randall Berettas, B Collins S&W's...
Henckel on top, Grohmann #1 in the middle and Grohmann #3 on the bottom
Henckel on top, Grohmann #1 in the middle and Grohmann #3 on the bottom
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I have sold and used Grohmann's for many years and have never been disappointed. They build a great knife for the money, The #1 - #4 were designed by D.H. Russell years ago and have been copied but I prefer the Originals. Stainless steel and easy to get razor sharp.I love the $1 when I am minimizing space, the #4 for more heavy duty and survival. #3 is what the Canadian Armed Forces have carried, #2 bird and trout is perfect in the kitchen or in a haversack. on left #4,3 2 1.
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I have sold and used Grohmann's for many years and have never been disappointed. They build a great knife for the money, The #1 - #4 were designed by D.H. Russell years ago and have been copied but I prefer the Originals. Stainless steel and easy to get razor sharp.I love the $1 when I am minimizing space, the #4 for more heavy duty and survival. #3 is what the Canadian Armed Forces have carried, #2 bird and trout is perfect in the kitchen or in a haversack. on left #4,3 2 1.
Pawnshop Grohmann
Found a Grohmann skinner model, with Ducks Unlimited on the blade, in a pawnshop for $12. About 95% condition. No sheath, but I bought a leather sheath for some industrial tool and modified it to fit the knife, $2. Gets very sharp -- I use it mostly in the kitchen but would be a good boat knife - one you can jerk out quick if your hands are busy with lines or rods and reels.
Found a Grohmann skinner model, with Ducks Unlimited on the blade, in a pawnshop for $12. About 95% condition. No sheath, but I bought a leather sheath for some industrial tool and modified it to fit the knife, $2. Gets very sharp -- I use it mostly in the kitchen but would be a good boat knife - one you can jerk out quick if your hands are busy with lines or rods and reels.
Ive got an old Herter's version (like the #1?), after hearing about this design for years I bought it off a knife show table when I found it, think it is a carbon steel and does take a nice edge.
But, the shape and thickness just arent all that good for me. It is too thick for making Thin sausage slices, the shape is too much belly (unless you only use it for skinning, I suppose) and isnt cutting board friendly for preparing veggies, etc. I expect youre thinking,'why the kitchen stuff?". Because I have discovered that for me a knife that works well in the kitchen will be of the Most Use in the field. To be sure, I have skinned critters up through deer size, and I wouldnt really like to do that with a chef's knife either. But for the few times I really need a skinner it mostly stays in the day-pack. A special purpose tool. My slight drop-point paring knife style (think a straighter bird & trout design) gets a lot more use.
Im not trying to talk anybody out of liking theirs! Just some honest feedback for anybody considering one. Wish I could have had a road-test before buying
But, the shape and thickness just arent all that good for me. It is too thick for making Thin sausage slices, the shape is too much belly (unless you only use it for skinning, I suppose) and isnt cutting board friendly for preparing veggies, etc. I expect youre thinking,'why the kitchen stuff?". Because I have discovered that for me a knife that works well in the kitchen will be of the Most Use in the field. To be sure, I have skinned critters up through deer size, and I wouldnt really like to do that with a chef's knife either. But for the few times I really need a skinner it mostly stays in the day-pack. A special purpose tool. My slight drop-point paring knife style (think a straighter bird & trout design) gets a lot more use.
Im not trying to talk anybody out of liking theirs! Just some honest feedback for anybody considering one. Wish I could have had a road-test before buying
The Canadian belt knife and the boat knife, (not pictured) are great designs. So is the skinning knife.
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I gave a big #4 Survival knife and a copy of the Canadian belt knife to a deer hunting friend of mine and asked his evaluation. He preferred the belt knife for disassembling deer. The big knife just got in the way.
I gave a big #4 Survival knife and a copy of the Canadian belt knife to a deer hunting friend of mine and asked his evaluation. He preferred the belt knife for disassembling deer. The big knife just got in the way.
Used a Grohmann #1 one year from Ice out to Ice up.......did everything I asked of it....was a fine knife....not the best for flat scraping wood projects due to curve of the blade....(maybe one shouldn't do that with a knife) but it did every other job I asked of it.......
I sold the blade off a few years back.....not for lack of quality of the tool.....just soo many knives in the box and it wasn't getting as much use after that one year of regular use...
I sold the blade off a few years back.....not for lack of quality of the tool.....just soo many knives in the box and it wasn't getting as much use after that one year of regular use...
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