Grohmann Knives Comparison: #1, 2, 3, 4 and 7" Filet Knife

In this video we will compare five knives from my favorite Free North America knife maker, Grohmann Knives of Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@exgruntr031]

Great Video. I live about 20 minutes away from the Grohmann knife factory. Typically if you buy a factory second, it doesn't come with the presentation box. Also they usually pair up the factory second knife with a 2nd sheath. the defects with the knife or sheath to class them as a second are usually very insignificant which show their high standard that the company adhere's to. I've been using Grohmann knives for about 40 years with no complaints and living so close to the factory i have to admit that i have quite a collection. My Wife always asks me ,"how many knives does one man need ? My response is, "just one more".

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for filling in that gap about factory seconds. When researching the #2 I saw a video where the owner had a factory 2nd and also said he could not find the flaw, so I gambled and won on his experience! Needless to say, I am a fan of the Grohmann knives and have become a sort-of itinerant Grohmann knife preacher along the way.

[@dyouden]

I also ordered a factory second #2 flat grind with wine xtra resin wood handle and couldn’t find a flaw in the knife or the sheath. I own several grohmann’s including 3 of their kitchen knives.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@dyouden I think I am lusting after their chef's knife a little too much. Maybe Santa will bring me one this year... she just doesn't know it yet.

[@2Snakes]

These knives are simply awesome. A joy to hold and use. I have a #2 in buffalo horn, and a #3 flat grind in "Xtra". They quickly became my favorite all-purpose knives. Thanks for showcasing yours.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for watching! How do you like the buffalo horn handle? is it slick when wet?

[@2Snakes]

@@FreeAmericaChannel My mistake, its actually black micarta, which as you probably know is super durable and grippy when wet.

[@shadowstalker130666]

Love my #1. Did replace the sheath with the flap over style one. Protects it a bit more and ensures i never lose it. Dont mind the extra step to get it out, cause ive never needed to get a hunting knife out in a hurry. Got one of the really old ones from my grandpa, and ill never get rid of it.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

The #1 started my fascination with the Grohmanns and, like you, I don't see me getting rid of it ever.

[@bushleague3472]

The No1 that is by far my favorite hunting knife. There is no uncomfortable way to grip that handle, the blade is the best combination of clip and drop point qualities, and stainless steel will quarter a moose without any touchups. Only a few swipes with the steel afterwards will have it shaving again. I also think their "Large Skinner" is a great design, but I wish the blade was about an inch shorter. Adding a drop point to a classic upswept skinner blade, genius.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I agree the No 1 is my favorite hunting knife as well.

[@bushleague3472]

@@FreeAmericaChannel After I did a few animals with mine, everything else just started to feel crude and awkward. Love how the No1 will split the leg hide like a zipper, the curved spine keeping the tip out of the meat. With a lot of other knives, the tip either wants to pop out or cut into the meat.

[@Cmgolfers]

They make a all these knives as a kit to assemble at home. I have 1 and a 4. The 4 I have had for 15 years great camp knife not much for fishing or hunting but setting up fires and some heavy cutting it has done great no signs of failure other than a sliced sheath (as you spoke about) My number 1 I just put together much finer knife but still very happy with it.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I admit to being tempted to get a kit or two, I just don't really need new projects in my life at the moment and if I somehow messed up the knife I would be hard on myself, LOL!

[@Cmgolfers]

@@FreeAmericaChannel They are very simple kits great for a kid to put together with a bit of help my one piece of advice is to get a anvil or other very solid surface when hammering together the rivets. We even used a concrete floor. If you don't use a solid surface the rivets are easy to bend and miss set.

[@terrillschneider3778]

This was an excellent rundown of several of Grohmann’s knives Thanks

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend!

[@James-ke5sx]

Great review, great knives. I have the same four Grohmann knives except my flat grind knife is a different number than yours and I can't remember which one. What interested me Is how the wooden handles have stood up to time and they didn't crack. Many years ago I bought the cold steel Canadian knife. I started using it in my kitchen and up until this day it is my favorite knife even though I have the original ones. That cold steel knife is actually what got me to buy the original ones. But like I said for some real strange reason I still use the plastic handle one everyday. Probably the reason why is because it's no maintenance except for a honing Steel , I don't have to worry about leaving it soaking in the water. Along with a couple of nice Buck knives and you have a really good set of food processing gear. My very first knives that I carried with me back in the 1980s when I traveled through the USA down to Mexico was a buck 124 and a Swiss Army Champ. Grohmann also sells a 6-in honing steel made in Germany.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I have had good experiences with the wooden handles. Like you, I put my Cold Steel on the magnet with my other kitchen knives. The Grohmann filet knife I have has seen the most steady use and the wood is still excellent.

[@nickpetkoglou1990]

Good video. I have a large collection of Grohmann knives. Put a flat grind mini skinner in your hand & you'll have a new favorite. I've field dressed & skinned 4 white tails to date with mine & still haven't had to put it to a stone. Cheers from Quebec Canada

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Nick! I have cleaned a couple of whitetails with my belt knife. Now I have to go find a flat grind mini skinner! Cheers from the Olde Dominion.

[@mikelalonde6874]

I really appreciate the way you laid out the knives in this video. Only video Ive scene where you can grasp the size comparison between the knives. Recently got a #1 and its all I carry now eventhough im a kydex scout carry guy lol. Great knives. To anyone thinking about getting one. Dont get hung up on knife steels. The stainless version I have has held a good edge and I have no complaints.... and Im a Nitro-v guy lol get you one!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I'm glad the side by side comparison was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@johnwilliams-ec1kw]

Of all the #1s I've seen they have a lanyard hole at the end of the handle whereas yours has a rivet I suppose you have a unique #1

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

My Number 1 was a New Old Stock knife from the 60s or 70s. I'm guessing it is less unique than obsolete.

[@Cynocehali]

The number 3 is still issued to the Canadian Army except it is given to the engineers and sappers.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

That is good data! Thanks for sharing that. I'm glad they still issue it.

[@lukehorning3404]

This is the video I was hoping to find thank you for reading my mind

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

LOL! I'm not a mind reader, just a fan of Grohmann's knives. Thanks for watching!

[@jimf1964]

They sell lots of "seconds" with such minor flaws, but great prices. I have a #2 trout and bird knife (or also the #1 for smaller hands) that is a second, and I can’t find any real problem with it. Slight uneven sanding in the handle is all I see. They seem to be more in the flat grind, which is a more of a special order product and may explain why. But seconds only come out when they have enough to sell, so if anyone reads this, don’t expect to get what you want. You get what’s available.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

That is exactly what I have found as well. You have to keep you eyes open for seconds. They tend to be worth more as a working edge than you pay for them.

[@jimf1964]

@@FreeAmericaChannel Actually it seems that most of the seconds (at least in the six months or so that I’ve been looking) are mostly the full flat grind. Those are special orders, and not from the main production, so that would explain the the flaws. So far I haven’t found any regular sabre grind ones as seconds…..but as I said, I’ve only been looking for a while.

[@MrFreeGman]

I have the #4 saber grind and I've found the bevel to be at such a high angle (40 degrees or so) that it doesn't do very well with slicing. I can't seem to get it to a razor sharp edge with hand sharpening on a Japanese stone, unlike all the other knives I own. I love the way the knife looks, feels and where it's made (I'm Canadian myself), but it kinda sucks spending that much money on a knife only to have to switch to your mora when it's time to clean and filet a fish. I've been considering getting a flat grind #2 to fill that gap.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

My flat grind #2 is a perfect little small game and fish knife, plus it can process any vegetables you may wish to cut up in camp. And it get hair popping sharp with just a little maintenance. Maybe if you are lucky they'll have a 2nd in stock and you can save some CAN$.

[@MrFreeGman]

@@FreeAmericaChannel Thanks for the response, I suspected as much with the flat grind. I've been eyeing a #2 second on their website for a week now and I just pulled the trigger. I don't think I'll be able to find a better small game/fish knife for $60.

[@danaking1946]

You won't be disappointed with the #2 flat grind. It's a perfect little knife for processing small game or fish and also for using around camp. I have several Grohman knives and they all have their uses. All factory seconds. The reasons for the seconds is because of the slightest flaw, most often in the handle material, that makes it not meet their high standard for sale as a first. Knives that'll last a lifetime.

[@MrFreeGman]

@@danaking1946 I've been using it for s month now and a dozen cleaned fish later I can say that it definitely fills all the gaps left by the #4. I can't even find the supposed flaw in the knife, no idea why it was sold for half off.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@danaking1946 I think the #2 is one of my favorites. Since it is a "second" I carry it more often and have never been disappointed.

[@lenmorris9164]

'don't you find that the wooden handles get slick while skinning game ? my number one with the smaller handle is sometimes hard to hold firmly I also have the #100 large skinner the handle fits better but still get pretty slick .

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I keep a small towel in my rubber apron pocket to wipe down the handles and my hands, but they do get slick with blood. I would wrap the handle in hockey tape but I can't imagine messing up the knife, LOL.

[@lenmorris9164]

@@FreeAmericaChannel I have to agree ,, I really thought about ordering one with the stag handle material

[@craigcook1571]

Royal Canadian Air Force?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Probably right.

[@Daveinstthomas5212]

They still issue the # 3. But now issue the #1. This for cost reason. The soldiers issued were. Airborne, Sappers ,Navy all others is your job required. I'm a 40 plus yr cdn veteran. Served with the Airborne Armour Troop. Part of the Airborne battle group. I have three of those.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Very nice info! Thanks for keeping me straight. It is good to hear right from a veteran.

[@Daveinstthomas5212]

@@FreeAmericaChannel no problem

[@jessesioux4431]

It’s Canadian eh, use centimeters lol 😅

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Haha! No thanks, I also did not do the video in both English and French.

[@danielomalley4394]

Free America? Thirty five countries in the Americas, not one called ‘America’. Though Canada is part of North America,it is a distinct political entity outside of the USA, as it used to be called. That said, they make great knives in Nova Scotia, as I admire my drop-point lockblade R380S!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

They do make great knives!

[@Greenmachine305]

Well made weird knives.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

LOL, that's one way to describe them. But you have to love them!

[@clayfalk]

It's a Canadian knife made in nova Scotia and the S means stainless steel as they were also made in carbon steel although much more rare

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks!

[@tomquirin4231]

hi there guys, new sub here , u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! , i am trying to track down a tactical tube type tactical flashlight > 2500 to 3000 lumens , i can only trade here though , i have knives/etc to trade, if interested let me know or if you know anybody , send em my way , talk soon > tom !

[@dick_richards]

Just got a number 4. It's great.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

The more I use the #4, the more I love it. It is a serious heavy duty knife made by exceptional craftsmen.

[@dick_richards]

@FreeAmericaChannel Lol, im crushing on it like a new Girlfriend.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@dick_richards I understand completely.