I’m just glad I can carry a knife with a locking blade. It’s a safety issue; if it won’t lock open, I’m much more likely to hurt myself. I managed to cut myself several times with my old Leatherman PST II, even while trying to be careful. But I’ve had no such issues with a frame lock or liner lock blade.
A friend of mine now has an international criminal record because she forgot to remove a tiny can of pepper spray from her key chain before visiting the UK. Apparently it counts as a firearm.
At least flashlights aren’t normally banned. No matter where I go, I can generally blind someone with a torch if I need a few extra seconds to run away. Though, to be fair, things really shouldn’t get to that point unless I have already made several big mistakes.
Well I got them - after about three weeks - Sanrenmu SRM 7010, 7049, and ZB4-T21. A little note from Australian Customs saying they did not confiscate any. Ta.
I like these knives - I’ve been using the 7010 every day for the past month. It is easy to sharpen and solid.
As I couldn’t find much information on these (except the Chinese/HK websites that don’t seem to show too much) I’ve done a few daggy youtube videos to show what they look like.
I wonder if the US brand is really worth that much anymore - it is at least 8 times the price. So obviously the USA will have to stress their quality as the differential - hence the various steels. But I can’t see it working as most of the steel comes from China/Japan.
I have a few ZDP-189 steel knives from the USA that are driving me crazy trying to sharpen them.
The other argument is about theft of design copyright. But historically it doesn’t really have legs - think of the compass, tea, paper and the number system (esp 0 and 1) all copied from the Chinese. I suppose the Chinese could do a swap.
I think the problem is not whether the sharpening stone cuts the steel. I can do that. It seems to be something else. I have a feeling that the steel at the edge is ‘sticky’ on a micro level and will not come away from the blade. I can get a very good looking edge on the blade - but it is not sharp compared to other steels.
So when you do get to sharpen the ZDP a few times - let me know how you go.
Yep I’ve seen all that - wait till you try it. It does not work. Most people are quoting from others who have never done it. It is an interesting aspect of web information. No one knows until they physically actually do it.
Well obviously it can be sharpened, because they come from the factory very sharp.
What do Spyderco use?
My instinct is that they use a belt grinder, followed by a polish on a leather belt (also on a grinder), as that seems to be the most production oriented form of knife sharpening for a small volume manufacturer.
From the sounds of things ZDP doesn’t let go of the burr easily.
Fasttech has my favorite EDC back in stock at a great delivered price. The Enlan/Bee EL-01A Stainless Steel Folding Knife. Click the pull-down window for all the different versions and prices.
I’ve had my Sanrenmu folders for about six months now and they seem to still be good. The 710 has got a bit loose.
I am interested to see how these Chinese knives fare after using them for a couple of years. I don’t think they sharpen as well as the SAK or 12C27 knives I have.
You mean the crocodile one?
Edit: Just realized my mistake- I’ve read “iron” sry
If so, got one, love it. It’s great to play around with. Takes a sharp edge so that is good. And opens good with a little swing from your hand/fingers.
Well, i say you some things about the inron:
I love the blade design, one of my favorites, and its steel are in theory better than most of enlans and sanrenmus but it has a weaker blade too, it is concave (in english maybe hollow ground?) and not flat ground like all my enlans and ganzos. The tip is thin and it is not for heavy use but it cuts very well, i sharpen it and it shaves. The handle do not like me, it is too thin for me and the framelock is very thin for being a framelock. I read that this inron had faults of fit and finish but mine has one of the better fit and finish of all time including srm, enlan, ganzo… Centered blade, without scratches, good lock up… But anothers can be worst.
I think for cutting things is a good knife but not for heavy use and the el01 is stronger with a fat tip and even a fatter liner lock, better handle too but with worst steel (in theory again). For the price it is the biggest knife in size you can get, for me it is a plus that. I get it in a deal for half price but for its full price if you see its steel and size is not a bad knife.
I think Inron basically spend all the money making the blade, and then spend just enough on the handle to give you something to hold onto. Harnds Blazer is, I think, the best big folder from a Chinese manufacturer (it may well be the biggest folder currently available).
