I’m more looking for a nice slim gent’s folder to make some scales for it.
I have some real tartan and it would be cool to make micarta of it for some scales.
Of course I still have like half a dozen other projects in the line, but hey, it’s fun to play
I like the little dragon folder Sanrenmu 7129 but it’s really tiny, but I’d love a bigger version of the Klotzli inspired SRM 702, like plus 20% minus the thumb stud.
On ball bearings or good washers that would be a perfect front flipper.
I don’t know if you noticed but the 710 is a frame lock knife, therefore not legal in the UK.
Another version of this knife is currently on sale for $4.99 at GB. A steal for people looking for a small knife and are OK with locking blades (and yes, I’m not fond of the tip up neither but that is the only “flaw” I can find). https://www.gearbest.com/survival-emergency-gear/pp_185413.html
If I remember correctly, the steel is 8CR13MOV.
The order i refused to pay the import duty at my UK postal office, was return to FastTech. the order total was $23.34 for which FastTech deducted $6.24 for "original shipping fee" But the shipping was free, Or not so free as this shows, Still this is a lot better than paying the import duty+fee.
In the UK, we pay import duty, basically VAT at 20% on imports over £15/$19.74 , If my order goes over the £15 limit, I am charged 20% tax + an £8 post office handling fee.
I bought a 4 pack of diamond sharpening stones for $10.62, they are only 75x25x8mm but are easy to carry.
I mean no dis respect when I say this, but I don’t know how you guys can stomach having to pay these outrageous VAT fees. What is the way around it?
Kits of smaller amounts?
Or getting a friend in a nearby country to bring it in?
Have already decided, should I ever visit the UK I will bring lot’s of Maglites out of the wrapper to subsidize the trip
Feel for ya man.
Later,
I finished my review about the Ganzo Firebird FB7601 CF & G10 folders. These are the first axis-lock Ganzos with ball bearings so the opening - closing action is pretty smooth.
Lot of Ganzo haters on BladeForum as they see them as copying other manufactures ideas, example guy with an user name Ganzofan getting grief just because he likes Ganzo knives.
Dont mention you buy clones either, A really big no no.
My EDC is a F753M1 with deep carry clip, as well. Bearing pivots FB7603 is to much to resist, I’ll get over the larger size. As soon as orange with black blade goes on flash sale its getting ordered. Have enough points and refunds it’ll be almost free!
Deep carry titanium clip, $8 from http://usaknifemaker.com/folding-knife-parts/folding-knife-parts/other-f… (link is external). Fits good, had to clearance the holes with a drill bit to get the Ganzo screws in it. The top of the clip hangs over the knife about 0.15”. Its double the thickness and a little longer then the stock clip. Thought it was going to be too thick and bulky, but after using it I forgot about. Carry’s nice and deep, disappears in the pocket. The unfinished titanium less eye drawing then the polished stock clip.
Link doesn’t work but I’ll have a look at the website, thanks.
Do you happen to remember for which knife it was originally for? I might order one the next time I’ll go visit my family in the US.
Too bad the clip costs almost as much as the knife LOL!
Would be nice if AE or DHG would carry aftermarket pocket clips for the main knife brands, those would have been cheap.