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Grant Lamontagne · **on:** May 12, 2012, 12:06:20 AM

I was at the local Army Navy surplus store today looking for something else and ended up not getting what I wanted, but I did get a Cold Steel Canadian Belt Knife, their version of a Grohmann. I'll give it a fair chance, but so far I am not impressed, but I could be biased as I LOVE Grohmann knives.

Def

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2012, 12:29:12 AM

Then you should hurry and catch this close out at 50CAD.
http://www.survivalgearcanada.com/products-page/fixed-blades-knives-2/grohmann-survival-knife/

Oh, yea, and ...

jzmtl · **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2012, 01:37:02 AM

Quote from: enki_ck on May 12, 2012, 12:29:12 AM

Then you should hurry and catch this close out at 50CAD.
http://www.survivalgearcanada.com/products-page/fixed-blades-knives-2/grohmann-survival-knife/

Ooo, that's a good price, the handle looks much more comfortable, but not really a fan of carbon steel.

nuphoria · **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2012, 01:43:10 AM

I've only seen one Grohmann up close and I was VERY impressed. It would have to be pretty bloody good to stand up to that I reckon.

I did however, click on this thread expecting to see a picture of you with a finger missing for some reason

JAfromMn · **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2012, 01:49:05 AM

I have been thinking about buying a Cold Steel Canadian Belt Knife for a outdoor beater but I'm going to hold off untill I hear what more people think about there's.

Good score Grant

Ashley · **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2012, 01:53:42 AM

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2012, 02:02:44 AM

I was glad to get it- it only cost me $20, which is not a bad price for a decent fixed blade. I know some folks have real issues with Cold Steel, but I'd had more than my share of CS products and I find them to be decent quality at a good price, so I figure it is well worth that amount.

I have had a few Grohmanns over the years and other people always seem to like them as much as I do, and I either trade them away or give them as gifts- my father has one of mine and he loves it. I keep meaning to get to the Grohmann factory for a tour, but I've never gotten around to it. I still have one now that was a gift from a bunch of really great MTO members, and it's not going anywhere.

Since the CS version is about half the price of a real Grohmann I'll consider it a success if it's at least half as good. I'll get some pics up shortly.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2012, 03:26:19 AM

A few quick camera phone comparison pics with the actual Grohmann:

Def

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:54:40 AM

Not had the pleasure of a Grohmann yet, but I quite like the CS version as a cheapo knife. Then again, I like all three of my cheap little CS knives, the Finn Bear and Roach Belly being the other two

Nice to see the two side by side, I think it's the first direct comparison I've seen

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:17:50 AM

I'm pretty certain Ben did a direct comparison a while back...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3961.0.html

Def

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:25:32 AM

Cheers.

I'm looking forward to the day I can do my own

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:30:26 AM

I'll admit I was kind of pissed when I saw Cold Steel ripping off the Grohmann design, but the Canadian Belt Knife isn't really all that bad. I'm still not a fan of the ripping off part, but the knife is actually quite decent, which really doesn't come as much of a surprise since Cold Steel does tend to make good products.

I just don't want to like it...

Def

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:32:36 AM

Think of it more as ... "pays homage to ..."

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:38:50 AM

Yeah, I suppose that's a way of looking at it....

It's kind of a reminder about the stupidity of our government which decided to stop issuing Grohmann knives to our troops in favor of Chinese copies of Grohmanns....

Def

jwh · **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:29:35 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 13, 2012, 02:38:50 AM

It's kind of a reminder about the stupidity of our government which decided to stop issuing Grohmann knives to our troops in favor of Chinese copies of Grohmanns....
Def

That's ashame as they make a heck of a knife. I have a belt and a boat and they are 2 of my favorites. I plan to add a camp and a bird and trout at some point.

jwh

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2012, 05:54:26 PM

There's just not enough pics in this thread

Syph007 · **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:13:36 PM

Thanks for reminding me I wanted to get a Grohmann. I was looking at the mini folder.

jwh · **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:15:42 PM

A post of a pic of a knife on a post now posted.

jwh

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:29:33 PM

Nice to see a Grohnie at work

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