HANDLE AND BLADE MATERIALS
Why has Grohmann stood the test of time? A very simple
equation: skilled craftspeople + quality materials = award winning
products. 2007 was the 50th Anniversary for our Original Design #1
model.
Blade Materials
Grohmann takes pride in their products
and that means using high quality materials. Grohmann's most
popular in the outdoor is fashioned
from European high carbon stainless, such as 4110, which is
somewhat comparable to the USA 440 series. This material has stood the test of
time due to its ease of sharpening and edge holding ability.
The carbon products are made from a C70-type
European carbon for the carbon-lovers out there. As any quality
material goes, stainless or
carbon, all should be kept cleaned and oiled to prevent rusting,
especially the carbon. When carbon products leave the Grohmann factory, the
blades are oiled with non-toxic mineral oil and wrapped in wax
paper to preserve the blades. Keep in mind, carbon will
corrode if not kept cleaned and oiled, this is the nature of the
beast. Returns due to neglect will not be covered under
warranty, but can usually be serviced and restored for a minimal
fee (for more information, click on the Warranty section or
Lifetime Limited Warranty sheet that arrived with your first
quality purchase - seconds/final sale items do not have a warranty).
Other European steels somewhat
comparable to AUS6 are used in the
pocket and lock. Rockwell hardness 56-58 degrees is
maintained throughout all of the Outdoor. The high carbon
stainless used in the kitchen somewhat varies
throughout the different lines, providing a Good [poly & regular
lines], Better [full tang rosewood and full tang xtra lines], and
Best program [forged rosewood and forged xtra lines]. Rockwell 54-56
hardness is maintained across the Kitchen lines.
Outdoor Grinds (Regular
Classic Grind VS New Flat Grind)
Grohmann offers two grinds on
most of the outdoor, our regular "sabre" grind, or the new
flat grind option. Our regular classic grind is thicker and
stronger, and was designed ideally for hunting and skinning. The
new flat grind option is a thinner, fully tapered grind from top
to bottom and makes for a more lightweight
general purpose camp tool: can be used for fishing, hunting and
general camp duties. In the stainless models there is no price
difference, simply add an "F" to the model number for flat
grinding ie. #R1SF or leave the number as is for our regular
classic grind ie #R1S. Regular "sabre" grinds on the carbon
blades are regular list price ie #R1C; but any carbon steel flat
grinds are done on a custom basis only by special request and are
subject to a custom charge ie #R1CF. Shown below is the Regular
Grind which is standard on all models (except the Mini Skinner)
and the Flat Grind as marked.

Regular "sabre" grind blade

Flat Grind blade (fully tapered)
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HANDLE MATERIALS
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Grohmann Kitchen
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Grohmann Kitchen are made with Classic Rosewood, Black
Nylon Polypropylene, or Xtra
resinwood handles (either oak or wine colour).
Xtra resinwood
handles are available on the Full Tang and
Forged Line (as well as on the outdoor tools). Xtra is available your choice
Wine or Oak colour. Xtra is water-resistant and
very durable.
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Grohmann
Outdoor
Grohmann Outdoor are available in many steel/handle
combinations. Handles are as important to the quality of our
products as are the blades. And since all handles involve
natural materials, no two handles are alike. Safety, comfort,
balance and lasting beauty are handcrafted into each
one. After all, yours must "feel right".
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Rosewood
Grohmann offers our classic Rosewood in many beautiful
variations. Ranging from deep, rosy brown to blonde strips,
each handle is quite unique as no two handles are ever the
same. Plantation grown mainly in East India, this special
wood is selected for its durability, colour & rich
grain. Rosewood is always an excellent choice for a quality
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Xtra
Water-Resistant Resinwood
These eye-catching handles are made from layers of natural
hardwoods impregnated with resin. The beauty of wood, a high
gloss finish that does not require any future liquid
finishes, not affected by extreme temperatures &
resistant to the corrosive affects of salt water are just
some of the reasons to choose Xtra Water-Resistant Resinwood.

Linen Micarta
We have added the black linen micarta to our line as well,
available on most outdoor. Micarta is commonly called
the "steel of the plastic family" for its strength and
durability and is similar to G-10. Composed of layers of linen
soaked in resin, it is lightweight yet tough, has a slighty
linen textured look but fairly smooth to the
touch when finished.
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Stag Horn
Made from shed stag horn, a lasting natural choice that is
pleasing to the eyes as it is to the hand. The natural grooves
& indentations make a secure grip as well as providing a
unique handle on every item. Nice enough for a presentation
piece but durable enough to use. Very limited quantities left
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High Lustre Water Buffalo
Horn
All natural Water Buffalo Horn handles have a high
shine finish with colour variations from jet black to black
with streaks of pearl gray and white. Water Buffalo handles are naturally water-resistant and extremely durable.
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