Are Grimsmo knives worth it?
Look, the Grimsmo Norseman is a great, weird, grail knife for many knife lovers. But I really don’t love it. It’s not to say that it’s a bad knife. The thin overall profile is something I truly enjoy, but aside from that, I’m afraid to carry and use this knife.
Where are Grimsmo knives made?
Where are your knives made? Stoney Creek, which is just outside of Toronto in Ontario (Canada).
What is a Rask knife?
The Rask is a newer addition to the Grimsmo product line, and gets it’s name from the Norse word meaning “fast” and “quick”. It is a diminutive and lighter knife that is designed to be more conventional and aesthetic than the Norseman.
What is RWL 34 steel?
RWL34™, made by Damasteel, is an exceptional knife-making steel in more ways than just one. It combines all the advantages that a knife-maker can seek in the manufacture of knife blades, whether fixed or folding : easy to work, it guarantees tenacity and resistance, while ensuring an excellent cutting edge.
Where are Pena knives made?
Enrique Pena out of Laredo, Texas has been making custom knives since 2006 when he saw a custom knife that his friend Armando Flores had made.
Where are Chaves knives made?
Yes they are made in China but do not let that fool you for one second. This is a high end well oiled machine that some of the best knife makers in the world (Kirby Lambert, Tashi Bharuca) trust to take their design to production, and that is saying something.
Is RWL 34 a good steel?
On top of that, RWL34’s stainless steel performance is very good and far superior to many stainless steels. So if you use your knife frequently, for example every day to eat, the RWL34 will prove to be the perfect steel for your use.
What is Damasteel made of?
The center core consists of N11X™, a high nitrogen alloyed steel with distinctive properties. The Damascus patterned outer layers consists of RWL34™ and PMC27™. These three alloys combined in Damasteel’s process gives the Damacore DC18N® unique and exceptional properties that combines beauty and function.
Who manufactures Pena?
The Pena Knives X Series is the production line of his custom designs. Pena designs and markets these high performance pocket knives that are built by third party companies, such as Reate. Our Sale Price: $299.00!
Why does John from Grimsmo want to be an inspiration?
John hopes to be an inspiration for anyone going into manufacturing, and encourages everyone to “just start”. The company’s Full-Grimsmo philosophy pushes him to pursue perfection in everything he does.
When did John Grimsmo start making knives on YouTube?
After starting in his garage in 2008, John Grimsmo became a self-taught CNC machinist. With lots of encouragement from his wife, Meg, he dedicated one day a week to making knives and documenting the process on Youtube, and he called this series “Knife Making Tuesday”.
How did John Grimsmo become a CNC machinist?
Learn about CNC machining, and methods for making knives and tools from John Grimsmo and the Grimsmo Knives team. After starting in his garage in 2008, John Grimsmo became a self-taught CNC machinist.
https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnGrimsmo