I have had this knife for more than 15 years. It is one of the best knives I have ever had. I its been a great knife and handled everything I have thrown at it. I will say Ive never baton with a it. That is what axes are for:)

I hope you are doing good during these times. I love your videos and you seem like a very kind man. Have an amazing day!

Just bought one mainly for camp chores, food prep etc. Sick and tired of buying knives trying to find the right one for food prep, hope this does it!

subscribed, i have been sitting on a grohmann original in stag for a while and i think i might finally pick one up because of your review (although in another knife)

I prefer a sheath that rides low on the belt too. Gets in the way of my rucksack belt less. Very pretty knife. I understand what you said about it being a little thin around the neck. I have had knives like that.

Hello, Chris ; Glad You Now Have A Proper Sheath for the Blade. Sad That Grohmann sent yours out this way ! Great Field Test. Love Andy & Rusty's Channel, Have Been Following Along for a year now. Stay Safe, Friend ! ATB T God Bless

Thanks Chris! I reckon you gave that knife a proper workout, seeing as it is after all touted as a Survival knife. If i were somehow stranded in the bush (unlikely but possible) with nothing more than a knife to see me through the next little while. Its important to me that knife on my belt be able to stand up to some hard use and knowing this well in advance should go without saying...looks like a winner to me! I'll look forward to see your video on the value of larger bladed knives and in the meantime i'll go over and check out Rusty and the woodsman's channel...atvb...Dave

i like the sheath a lot

Just found your channel Love it Like and Subscribed

Being a boy growing up with the Bowie here in California and now 77 not at all familiar with the knife but the sheath as you say is not up to the quality of the knife for sure that is something I can speak to. As I believe I said before in a comment on another knife you reviewed. I am not a fan of rivets in any sheath ,I believe the manufacturers do this because on many occasions the machine stitch eventually lets go it's not so much the machine stitch it's the speed needed in production that is the problem I have never seen this happen on a saddle never but sheaths it is a constant problem . It's hard to beat a hand stitch saddle stitch. Good to see you again with the weather clearing up there hope you can crank out some more great video's. Happy Trails

Russell, in your opinion, what features do you think would make a true jack of all trades good military survival knife? stainless vs carbon, grind, size, sawteeth vs squared top spine, handle material, full tang, etc. I always attribute a good military survival knife with a simplistic bushcraft knife but I see some crazy stuff out there. BTW ... I've never been a fan of saw teeth on knives but I imagine with the military there is some functionality with notching, ripping sheet metal; cutting plexiglass; the only knife I ever had with great functional sawteeth that actually worked was an old R. Parrish survival knife.

Someone once showed me a tool he called an axe. It worked wonders when splitting wood (fast and easy) and he never had to beat the crap out of his $200.00+ knife. If you can remember your survival knife you can probably remember an axe or store it in your pack. I luv my #4.

I live not too far from the Grohmann manufacturing company. I own a few of their knives. I've done hard batoning like this with their Trout & Bird knife and the Original. High quality for sure.

I don’t really use my knife for axe stuff anymore, other than demonstrations, but I’d trust my #4 if push came to shove. I wear it flying along with good layers and pockets full of survival gear in case we go down. Oh, and my inreach. Never trust an airline with your life. Just ask to see the “survival” gear they carry. Anywho, back to the #4. I’m now using the drop in sheath with the sharpening steel pocket. Two issues. One, is that the leather split along a glued section at the top. In fairness, it was -46, and I was teaching a Predator Defence and Shotgun Handling course. Very cold and dry in Deline, Northwest Territories. I stitched it back up with some artificial sinew and proper leather needles using a baseball stitch. Holding well now. The other modification I did to it was bring the sheath up higher on the loop. I measured from the mouth of the sheath to the hole cut for the belt loop, and transposed down from that hole/slit the same distance. I cut a new slot with a leather punch and a Swiss Army knife. Now it’s much easier to sit in boats, trucks, helicopters, etc. Carries surprisingly well for the size of the knife. I also switched to carrying cross draw, instead of strong side, and it’s heaps better. Nothing will ever come perfect for everyone, but you can always make it yours. I find I frequently EDC the #4 up here. Great all a rounder, awesome for food prep, hunting (even small game!), and general camp chores. Pair it with an axe, a good saw and a pocketknife, and there’s not much you can’t accomplish. I find my #4 handles very much more like a smaller knife, and it never ceases to surprise me that way. Yet, you can hack your way through the bush with it. I hope you do well by yours. Take care down there. We’re doing a cookout at 2 degrees with six feet of ice still, and fresh snow. Take care.

It’s a very nice looking knife.

I own too many knives. This one is one of the most useful in a general way. This is the knife I would and have used in lieu of a hatchet. I used to beat it through things with a chunk of wood before batoning was a fashionable word. I usually have pocket utility knife like a Boy Scout or SAK, now a Leatherman in my pocket and that Canadian Survival Pattern in my bag or on my belt depending on where I was. It is an emergency knife that is not a heavy as a hatchet and probably safer. It is big enough I never felt unarmed. Mine is not a Grohman. It is a quality used German knockoff, maybe a off the same line with a little embossing and a different name. It was well beat and had had some rust buffed off. I have used mine to hammer through some steel can metal to make some shapes I wanted. The offset handle is better for this kind of use. The offset handle and near vertical natural guard is also an advantage for attaching it to a pole to make a spear. God protect me from actually needing anything like that beyond entertaining grandkids. I have used that rounded spine to crack open crab and nuts, and to tenderize meat. With the modern ferro rods available I should put a flat square area on small portion spine. The blade and edge wedge are too heavy for kitchen work like cutting apples or carrots. It breaks rather than cuts crisper foods. Not a big problem. That is what the pocket knife or extra lighter sheath knife is for. The #4 design will take apart a mammal, fish or bird just fine. Learn to use it properly you won’t be disappointed.

Hi Chris, looks like a decent knife. Almost shaped like a Nessmuk. Great saw to, I'm sure it'll do you proud. I cut the last 100mm off the end of mine to fit it in my pack when travelling. Thankyou for the shout out mate, I really appreciate it. I'll return the favour when we're not grounded anymore 😂 I hope you and yours are well. Take care 👍

I have this Grohmann #4 since 13 years now. I don't care too much about the Grohmann's name of this model : ''survival knife''. It's certainly their strongest model, but this is a butcher knife (bullnose blade) on steroïds (saber grind to allow the blade to endure camp tasks). The blade and the handle shape are still of a hunting knife : to cut meat, tissues, hide, cartilages. The handle design do not fill very well the palm and is thin on the front to allow delicate positions with your fingers and more precise cuts during a hunter's work. The original grind on my knife had a strong secondary bevel. It has a convex/zero edge now and cut way better flesh and wood.Thank you for this video and your channel. You do what you want with your knives, but It's always a pain in the ass for me to see a good cutting instrument being ''batoned''. This knife is first made to cut; that's why it's made for. I don't drive on a mountain path with a Ferrari, I take a Jeep for that purpose. In my opinion you give in too much to modern fashion. Tradition is still wiser in this domain. Take care.

I gave my wife one of their kitchen knives and she swears by the quality and effectiveness. Good review on your part.

I can see the struggles you're having with the sheath but I'd say the problem is less about sheath design and more about the awkward way you wear it.

That seems like a good quality knife for the price.

Any new videos coming up? I miss you as I'm sure others do too!

Stay safe man, i lost two youtubers in short time, good people behind and front kamera👍

Mine is arriving today or tomorrow from stapleton's

To purchased the Grohmann Survival Knife, or other Grohmann knives you can find them at www.knifestorecanada.ca/ Knife store Canada is one of the companies under the umbrella of Stapleton's Great Adventure Company. I dealt with mr Shawn Stapleton and his son, Indiana. They were very helpful people.

nice knife, but its a big on the small side for a survival knife imo

Where can I find one of those knives appreciate you you help me out

Do you prefer the carbon steel over the stainless steel and if so why?

My #4 is never going to be pounded through wood. I've got inexpensive Gerbers for that abuse.

Definitely not the knife to baton with as it's too thin & that grind will not split wood as easily as a thick convex would. But it did take it so very well made knife

Zur Holzverarbeitung nehme ich eher ein kleines Beil als dieses Messer das eine ganz andere Funktion hat. Die Jagd und Häutung der Tiere usw. Sehr viele machen diesen, für mich großen Fehler. Dadurch gewinnt man keine Zeit und das Messer hält nicht lange....ist nicht gerade das billigste ( 200€)