ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

From my experience Sanrenmu and Ganzo quality is better by much.

I can’t front flip mine but I’m not a big front flipper fan anyway. :slight_smile:

Well yes - and no…

As isti242 stated, this knife does not have a “traditional” flipper, but in the video (at 7:28) the reviewer uses the jimping on the spine to propel the blade open (the front of the handle appears to be cut away around the pivot for that purpose)

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Yes this is what traditionally is thought of as a flipper.

The term “Flipper” in modern knives came about mainly after the release of the CRKT M16, which employed a protruding “tab” or “nub” that was called the ‘Carson Flipper’:

Who invented the flipper? That remains a mystery to knife makers and enthusiasts. Legend has it that its origins may trace as far back as the late 19th century. What is clear is that CRKT’s M16 became so popular that the opening mechanism was often referred to as the ‘Carson Flipper’ soon after its launch

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So yes as Adahn pointed out the Y-Start mini could be referred to as a flipper, but not in the traditional sense.

Since it appears part of the design of the knife is to employ its jimping for opening assist, for a better term I would say it has a “hidden flipper”, which would be good for places where a traditional flipper might be illegal? (and may very well be the intention of the design) or just a way of making the knife more “pocket or sheath friendly” without having any protrusions.

Cute little knife.

The y-start lk5009 is not a traditional flipper knife, it has not a flipper but you can open like a flipper pushing a zone. In my review you can see as i open it in that way. In my blog you can see too a macro image of the zone that you can use likeba flipper.

Yeah, what I said above :slight_smile:

I bought my first budget knife last month, a Harnds Talisman, and I must say I was really impressed with what you get for the price. Now, just like with the flashlight addiction, I have a Harnds Cheetah, a Ganzo F720 and a Fura Kwaiken on the way!

I would also like to purchase a knife that is a little smaller. My criteria are: blade length of 2.75 to 3.0 inches (it cannot be longer than 3 inches); deep carry pocket clip; decent blade metal. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Frank A.

Regarding the steel, it all depends on how much you’re willing to spend.
The Sanrenmu 7063 is very nice little knife and the pocket clip is fairly deep if you keep it in the tip down position.
You can also choose between the axis lock and liner lock versions and a bunch of colors.

Here’s a couple of nicer options
CH3504 mini
CH3005
each available in a couple of colors as well.
The pocket clip on the 3005 is deeper than the 3504 mini.
You can also get 10% off right now by using the coupon code KUNGHEI

i do like the ystart 5009 except for it doesnt have a protection for the lock. When you squeeze your palm on the handle, you squeeze the lock at the same time.

Hx Outdoors Bastard Halibut (2nd from the left):

Not sure what your concern is? Are you afraid it will disengage on you?
This is a typical frame lock knife so It won’t.

almost 3.5 months to get this from GB, no idea why it takes so long, but happy it finally showed up



Did GB refund you? 3.5 months is very long time.

Sanrenmu GB9 - 707 on sale at gearbest. $6.87 + shipping. G10 handle, I think.

https://www.gearbest.com/survival-emergency-gear/pp_198687.html

I’m still using my 710 (on trips) bought several years ago, carry a 4059 BUI-PH (in town) which I got a few weeks ago ($6.92 + shipping).

https://www.gearbest.com/pocket-knives-and-folding-knives/pp_269115.html

Got myself more expensive knife below. It was not smooth after playing for a while, I have to put lubricant to make it smooth again.

On the base of the blade of the SRM 4059 BUI-PH is a triangle with “12” next to it. Is that the sharpening angle ?

edit, pic :

On my framelocks it’s usually not missing lubricant that makes them “scratch” but dirt around the detent ball.
I take a piece of paper, pull up the lockbar a bit and slide it between the detent ball and the blade.
Then I open/close the knife 3-4 times, take out the paper with a black spot and the knife is smooth again.

No. That’s a Sanrenmu production code. You’ll find different markings on the same model just like on Buck knives with their dots and whatnot.

yeah. like 6 weeks ago, I pm’ed the rep here to get me an invoice to repay it

I do not know if it is a good idea if it has ball bearings. I hear that with bearings and lub it gets slower. I can not test that.

Which is good, because that makes it lock even tighter. :slight_smile:

Or am I missing something?