Woodsman's Gear of the 20th Century Part 1

[@bluecow2655]

1st and foremost thank you for the video. I once read that you give away more useful information for free than anyone. I couldn't agree more. Born and raised in Northern Maine, closer to the Grohmann than Buck or even Case, the Canadian belt knife was well represented with woodsman when I grew up. I've carried the #2 trout & bird for years. I know for a fact that it's big enough to easily process moose and black bear as well as an all-around camp knife. As for maybe not a "bushcraft" knife, well if you somehow managed to miss the invention of the axe and think you have to split every log and twig with a knife, I guess you're right. ;)

[@stevendavis2244]

I have tears in my eyes watching this video thinking about my grandfather and the story he told me of how he got his D.H. Russell belt knife whick now belongs to me since his passing in the spring. Its a wonderful knife holds a edge well and is easy to sharpen. From what i was told his was one of the fist given on a trial run in the forces.

[@davidbeason3399]

I'm glad the Badhorse intro is back. It's nice to have a little throwback once and a while

[@richardreeves3596]

Dave. I am retired from The Canadian Armed Forces, and we used to use the Russel Knife there. It is one of the best knives I have ever use. Pro Patria

[@bugoutbubba3912]

Thanks Dave, you made my daughters day. She was your cashier at TSC the other day and now she's begging me for money to attend your school. Guess dad's expertise just doesn't get it. Oh well I don't blame her. See you when we get some spare cash.

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Grohmann knives, such a classic. Truly amazing.

[@valkryii]

Bought both my daughters Grohmann # 1's with rosewood handles for when we are out camping. Awesome knives. It's one of those things that when you pick it up it just feels good in your hand.

[@TangoDown48]

I have the smaller version of this that they call the Trout and Bird knife. It's so light and comfortable in the hand. I think it fills a niche that not a lot of knives do, everyone should own one. It's a shame that Grohmann doesn't get more love outside of Canada. They have a great range of knives and are priced very fairly.

[@yellowdog762jb]

Dave, great way to start a new series. I've wanted one of those knives for years and I finally got a #1 a few months ago! I've cleaned a whitetail and a hog with it so far, and I love it! The blade is perfect for turning animals into meat and the handle fits your hand like no other knife I've ever held. The stainless blade holds a nice edge, something that you really appreciate when processing a wild hog due to the grit embeded in their thick skin and course fur. The knives are offered with several types of handle materials, including wood, buffalo horn, and stag antler. I went ahead and sprung for the antler and I'm glad that I did. I'm sure the antler weighs more than the standard wood handles, but it is beautiful, and the extra heft feels really good in your hand. These knives are heirloom quality, and still one of the most practical blades made for processing game.

[@jamesfleming555]

I have a Grohmann, DH Russell, #1 and use it as my daily carry knife in the woods. I love this knife! And I've used it for about everything you can think of using a knife for in the woods. And it still strops to a razors edge. Thanks for covering this great knife Dave.

[@robertlogan9682]

I too live in Nova Scotia. Been carrying one of these knives for 40 years. Skinned a lot of deer with it.

[@recall5811]

Love that Classroom

[@teddahrable]

Corporals Corner you're biased, Shawn.

[@theodoreharrold]

Aww man that intro makes for so nostalgic! Remembering when I was 12 and found your channel and was out everyday in the woods practicing what I watched you do....

[@dougallen7890]

SOOOO GLAD YOU BROUGHT BACK THAT INTRO.

[@jonathonprestonemail]

Still using my father's that he got in 1961working as a wildlife officer in Labrador. It has cleaned hundreds of birds and trout and will continue to so for many more years. Great video.

[@brianspencer4220]

Hey Dave: You've got my knife there My brother gave it to me in 1980. It is still my companion on every trip to the woods. I was in my kit on my September solo canoe trip. Thanks Brian 78

[@stevenlein4772]

I have one of these sold by Herters in the late 70's as a bush knife with african iron wood scales, it still is one of my favorite knives, thanks for the back story on this design. And yes it looks small but its capable of field dressing everything from a squirrel to a deer no problem. I think that I spent $7.50 on mine. I also learned the benefits of a carbon steel blade with this knife.

[@ROE1300]

Excellent knife. My hands are a little too big for the Grohmann #1, but the Grohman #3 is perfect for me and I’ve used mine for decades. Thank you for highlighting the original knife of this design

[@shadowstalker130666]

Love having the intro back. And I have one, late 50's, that was my grandfathers hunting knife and now its mine. Onlly hunting knife ill ever use.

[@JasonBelliveau]

Love the Russell knife. I have one from 1958 the first year they were open. They offer a great deal on sharpening them and they still make them to today. I also live only a few hours away.

[@jaydendyck7327]

As a canadian it's great to see this knife get a shout out. The conservation officers I've worked with all carry these for hunting and processing. I personally own the #2 bird and trout version which I use for most of my small game tasks, overall it's a classic in canada for good reason.

[@Nebulax123]

I have carried the number one and the larger survival model for many, many years and they work as well as you could want for both tasks.

[@PhiLeo7973]

Dave, remember the now defunct Herter's? Their killer catalog was a bathroom and mancave staple. They had a version of the Canadian/Grohmann blade. Great vid. God Bless your family, friends and school.phil

[@stephenalexander6721]

When I was about 19 I bought a knife in the Russell pattern from Herters. At 67 I still have it. The knife has, and does, done well for me.

[@williamlinch5718]

Very significant design and it is interesting how form follows function.

[@ChadWorthman]

I've got a pair of Grohman. My Canadian Forces flat grind has the sheath with the flap, which makes it jump rated.

[@urbanredneck968]

My favorite intro! Thanks for bringing it back. Great series.

[@TylerSnyder305]

Don't have one, but I do have a Grohman mini Russell lockback which I love. Out of all knives I've ever held that were designed to be particularly " ergonomic " it's one of the best feeling in hand. Hand a grohman to anyone and their instant reaction will be " wow ", because they feel so good in hand.

[@andreasjanes9977]

Thanks Dave for this video. I love this knife and its my favorite hunting knife. I have the H.D. Russell no. 1 stainless. It was a birthday present from my wife. Greetings from Germany

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Awesome, going to like this series! Appreciate the history lesson.

[@edwardmartin1831]

Dear Dave Great video the series should be wonderful Thank you very much for going back to the old intro I have missed it Edward

[@sniperbait1]

old school intro!

[@tekknorat]

Nah, I personally liked the older one, where Dave carries a boar on his back, something like that.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

i was first introduced to the grohmann thru the wooded beardmens . that is a high quality knife.

[@trynsurviven2440]

Nice to see the old intro. The Canadian belt knife is one I have seen my entire life. I never bought one because I am not a trapper as the old advertising stated.

[@sosteve9113]

Agreed great intro imo

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I purchased my Grohmann #1 when in 1972. I now have four Grohmann knives. But then, I have to...I live in Nova Scotia CANADA...Home of Grohmann

[@treerat6959]

Hard to beat the design on this knife for a very basic all around knife as it handles camp chores,cleaning fish and game with ease . I haven't used it to baton wood with as I use a ax or hatchet for this chore .

[@teddahrable]

I've been to the workshop in Truro. I have 3 Grohmans. My belt knives have a tab that comes down over the knife and buttons in place. Probably 30+ years for the belt knife. 10 years ago, we got kits so that all of our scouts could "make" their own knives. Came with a fully assembled sheath, decently crafted knife blank, rosewood scales, brass pins. We had gotten each persons name engraved on one side of the blade, and the name of the Scouts Canada group on the other. At the end of the 2 hour meeting, each of us walked out with a brand-new, freshly sharpened, Grohman bird and trout knife of our very own. All we had to do was clean up the scales (I'm a perfectionist) and finish with linseed oil. A tool and keepsake for life.

[@teddahrable]

Tree Rat69 it batons fine.

[@sosteve9113]

Looks like a decent knife Mark

[@paulmphoto]

Loved this video can't wait for the rest of series! Canadian belt knives have been a tradition in my family for 3 generations in NH.

[@treerat6959]

This is my go to knife in my top three mine is a R. Murphy copy and my other two favorites are the green river camp knife and a western made wood craft type blade design from Marbles. All do great for trapline,game processing and camp chores IMO.

[@douglasreeves9938]

I own the Grohmann #1 and the D.H. Russell #300S Lockblade. Bought them about 20 years ago, as I recall. The only difference I see with your knife is at the rivet near the end of the knife handle, I have a lanyard hole, whereas you have a rivet. I bought both of them from A.G. Russell, a knife retailer and manufacturer out of Arkansas. I have purchased many knives from them and would highly recommend them.

[@shovelhead8]

I have five Grohmans of different models and sheath options. Thank you for showcasing these great knives.

[@Sean_Dunn]

Hey Dave, I just received my Pathfinder bottle/cup set in the mail from Self Reliance. Thanks for the time and quality inherent in your products, saving up for the Pathfinder wool blanket now. Thanks for all the great advice.

[@shovelhead8]

I have 5 Grohman belt knives in three different models. I used the survival model as a kitchen knife for a while when I was stuck. Still a great knife. Thank you for the video

[@ADKwarriors]

The Bark River Canadian Special is also an excellent knife made in the same design.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I had one of these in stainless. The handle, as you point out, is AMAZING. It invites trying different grips. The leaf-shaped (elliptical) blade gets in anywhere. I am not good at keeping knives sharp and I let mine go. Maybe I'll give today's Grohmann carbon steel another look!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have looked at this design before but never handled one in person..after your review i might ..seems like a great fishing small game knife and camp cook process design

[@outdoordauber]

It's a great knife shape, Blackie. I have an R. Murphy version, the included sheath is a piece of junk, but I'll be remedying that soon!

[@jromordah6972]

Finally, the Canadian belt knife gets the credit it deserves.

[@NickBrooks35]

I had one issued to me in the Canadian Armed Forces as a jump knife. Unfortunately the CAF stopped issuing the original Grohmann and went with a cheaper version with not the best steel. Then in 2015 we were issued the SOG pup knife as a jump knife instead.

[@thomasmcgehrin4205]

I just got Kephart's "Camping and Woodcraft" book. Its a great read.

[@joemedeiros46]

I wish we could all reset our lifetime so that this guy’s info (in between his comical commitments) would apply to everyday living. 👍Dave

[@coleslavpiesboi]

That old intro made me so nostalgic!!

[@PhillipJones5350]

Thanks Dave going to enjoy this series

[@wanderingthewilderness]

Thanks for sharing. Never seen that design before. Looks like a great backup in the pack for camp cooking.

[@J_C_Firelocks]

Dave it's great to see you doing these kinds of videos again. When I saw the old intro I had to check the date on it! Awesome to see that old intro along with this topic. Looking forward to what comes next.

[@martinparmer]

Dave, this series is great. Thanks man, your experience and perspective really helps understand the history.

[@bushcraftdan6969]

thanks for the share

[@highiqretardbear33]

Old School intro, I love it!

[@rexromana]

I have a cold steel version and I love the blade design, I use it for food prep.

[@vincedunn9983]

I've got an Alaskan knife brand like this, and I absolutely love it!

[@dustinspring8825]

Love the videos I was glad I was able to meet you at blade show west. Thank you for all info and and skills you share with us.

[@DavidCanterbury]

My pleasure

[@gregwright392]

Great stuff young man! Never heard of the knife until I started watching the Wooded Beardsman.

[@johnmorris9089]

looking forward to the series

[@kevotoolz6158]

Keep gettin done Dave. Love the intro again. Thanks

[@Mike_the_Machine]

Makes me proud to be Canadian, I own a total of 6 Grohmann knives #1, #2, #3, 6” fillet and 2 boning poly knives

[@Ideo7Z]

How are their kitchen knives? Been eyeing the forged chef's knife.

[@michaelrgonzales]

In The Woods Crafting Juhgosswwa

[@2xrpm]

Great start to this series. Looking forward to the next one!

[@davidhutchison7567]

Yes, I will enjoy this series!

[@NoMissOutdoors]

My grandfather ran a trapline in Alberta.... he had a #4... from Mink to Muskrat and then on to Moose and the rest...it was the only knife he used....

[@gierhedd75]

Glad to see the old intro again!

[@sosteve9113]

Agreed great intro imo

[@southernyert7597]

Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the series

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thank you

[@jasonlumactod339]

Love the old school intro.

[@TheMongo1357]

YAYYYYYY!!!! DAVE IS BACK!!!! Thanks Dave😎

[@DavidCanterbury]

Where'ed I go? LOL

[@James-ke5sx]

Great knife. I have from numbers one to four of the original Grohmann Russell knives. These were issued to some of the Canadian Armed Forces since 1964. They are also in the Smithsonian Institute. I use the one by Cold Steel for food processing every single day really good knife. Canada.

[@JH_1095]

Looking forward to more in this series.

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

I've missed you on KZbin, man. Besides, that's the best intro on KZbin ever. Thank you!

[@addisonesslinger3653]

Dave, judging by the grommet I think your #1 might have a #3 sheath. Love your work!

[@DavidCanterbury]

It's possible for sure

[@robertlynn8802]

That was a great video! That is one of my favorite game processing blade designs. A classic. Nice to see.

[@savedmonkoutdoorschannel8930]

love the original pathfinder intro! keep this intro Dave it fits your persona so good!!!

[@ryanpowell244]

Damn what great info. Thank you for this Dave !! I have one of these knives here in Australia and I knew the design was Canadian but you have answered most of my other Questions about this little gem !! It skins amazingly. Thanks for the help.

[@timroseberry9079]

That is a gorgeous blade profile, and Shiloh came running from her room when the intro started...

[@andysteele4056]

Cool stuff. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

A great choice to start this series David!...thanks!

[@joshbabb7470]

Was just watching your 21st long Hunter series. Thanks for bringing back the intro. That made me smile. Keep up the good work Dave. - Josh

[@jacobcardiff8757]

Love to see you back Dave, keep up the awesome videos

[@traphammer7445]

Great little video Dave correct on not to many people know of that knife keep them vids coming

[@youtubevoice1050]

I love this series already!

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

The Canadian belt knife design is a great one. I have one by Cold Steel and I love it.

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Great history of this knife. Thanks for explaining it.

[@canadianoutdoorsurvival]

I have the larger # 4 Survival with Rosewood handles, great all round outdoors knife!

[@livingsurvival]

Can you imagine the woods those guys had to enjoy. Jealous.

[@YllwNinja82]

we still have em! :D

[@phillipkarnehm7712]

Living Survival if there would have been honeysuckle in the 18th century Daniel Boone Never Would Have Made It!

[@mattyduncan4679]

Keep the old intro. LOVE IT

[@canopus101]

I love the 'Bad Horse' music in the intro (I think that is right) as you used to use. Excellent!

[@christophererben5102]

That good old intro....i love it :)

[@jeffrichards5106]

Awesome Dave, can't wait to see more of this series. Thanks!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Great idea for a series, I'm looking forward to more.

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thank you

[@yaro07]

Love the intro! Great video dave

[@Grimm-14]

Love these knives, pretty cool that grohmann is still traditional in design & materials. I have their skinner and treatment seems great. Said 4140 is a low alloy steel for axes & tools but could tell you ment to say 4116 SS. Btw, I've been looking at their "survival" version, it looks like a great camp knife, should see if you can get one, as it crosses into many area's, take care. God bless.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Good stuff brother old school intro and tools

[@radscientist]

One of the few knives perfectly suited for its intended use.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Very nice. I have the original #1, 1960s era, an R Murphy #1 and the Cold Steel in stainless. I love the shape of the blade, it is all around skinning and processing knife. If you have to buy just one, spend the money on a Grohmann. You will not regret it.

[@outdoordauber]

I have the R. Murphy as well... couldn't spring for the Grohman as much as I wanted to.

[@drokg4931]

I have owned both the jump knife and #1. Gave my buddy the jump knife and still have original, this knife is Sabre grind stainless and sits in my kitchen knife block to use everyday. Easiest knife to use I have ever had, gripping up on it to core an apple or slice a tomato. If you are lucky to catch one in the seconds store for 50$cdn its a steal.

[@fire_x_friction8820]

Cool video Dave, love the history.

[@ebony5766]

Really looking forward to this Dave!!!