The SRM 710 SS is the knife I gift the most. Its one of the few designs that pleases a wide variety of people and seems to find its way into their pockets for EDC. I walked into the fire station yesterday and saw a friend showing one off to a few others. Everyone always thinks its a $25 knife.
Greatwalloutdoor still has several (nearly impossible to find) Sanrenmu/SRM 9x series knives. Although they are now in the low $20 range, they are still a great bargain and "must have's" for anyone seeking to round out their collection. Get them before the supply is gone forever.
These knives were apparently outlawed for production by the local Chinese police because several people were attacked by them. (We've all heard of a Chinese fire drill... now we know what a Chinese police bust must resemble)
The reseller has several other interesting knives and a well designed web site. My buying experience with them was a good one. I received email confirmations upon purchase and received my package in about 2.5 weeks.
Can someone tell me some of the typical places you purchased your knives? I noticed that greatwalloutdoor.com seems to have good prices at the moment. FlashPilot's experience with them seems to be good also.
What knife do you own that you especially like and feel that you got it for a great price? Then, if you can, please link to the seller. Thanks
Good choice. Its no secret that I still rate the EL01 as the absolute best large folding knife in my collection... bar none. <--- Link for $11.99 includes shipping. Not sure you if can find it for less with shipping.
el01 is an awesome knife..I have an el02 and it's almost as good..little play when opened which kind of bothers me, but i'm just being a perfectionist i'm sure..I am thinking about ordering an el04 with the snake skin micarta handle, but i'm not sure it will be perfectly tight when opened given it's an axis lock (same as el02)..my el01 is tight when opened with no play whatsoever..might take the chance for 20$
Both of my EL-02's are tight and from early production. Would tightening the jam nut help or is the slop in the lockup area where the jam mechanism meets the blade?
I just received my EL-04 and it is tight with zero wobble. It looks as nice as the photos suggest but still not enough in overall design robustness and ergonomics to topple the EL-01 from its thrown.
It was an impulsive shot when we received that dish of tomatoes as gift from a neighbour.
Since I rubbed the micarte scales with sandpaper and the initial "plastic" feel of the factory scales totaly disappeared. Here is my short guide with pics.
Im quite pleased with the factory appearance of my EL-04 and dont yet have the heart to etch the micarta scales. I will say that you definitley added to the asthetics of an already great & attractive design. Thanks for posting your sandpaper tutorial. I might blast mine with glass beads the next time Im over at the shop to rough it up a bit. I havent yet spent much time with my EL-04. How is yours holding up?
Im glad everyone enjoys the knives and suggestions from others. If anyone is one the fence, at least buy an EL-01. IMO, I havent yet found a better large folder for the price.
My EL04s are my new favourites. The handle shape of the EL04 is more ergonomic for me than the EL01. If you prefer a slimmer profile then the G10 version is for you. Anyway I enjoy both version because of the awesome blade shape which excels in slicing (it's very similar to the Benchmade Ritter Griptillian).
Ive googled several times and cant come up with anything useful. Only speculation. I probably own every Sanrenmu knife Im interested in but this one. Hopefully this model didnt fall by the wayside when the 9 series folders went out of production.
Sanrenmu LB-763 OR/ Sanrenmu GB-763 that's the question?
I was thinking of ordering one from Discovery Bargain and can't decide the one to get. I don't have enough $$$ to buy both which is the obvious solution. One has g-10 handles and the other has aluminum ones. One is obviously lighter than the other. Anyone familiar with the 2 models or have a preference? Help.