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Thanks! Had to order one..

there are run of stock for the monent.

but I think SRM will reproduce them soon, they are not going stop popular models like 710,GB(GA)-763

Fucking Government hres puts much more striction on knives in here, especially for long folding knife and fixed blade.

for they Y-start hunting kit, the retail price in Chinese Market is around 66 USD.

Thanks David. I understand the issues with large folders and fixed blades, but still cannot understand how they could let their most popular small folders run out of stock for so long.

Have a little more patience, Cool

Hello David, can you tell me something about the quality of Tekun knives for example about this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tekut-LK5033E-Axis-Lock-Aluminum-Handle-Pocket-Folding-Knife-Outdoor-Accessory-/160647908515?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item25675c8ca3

I have some Enlan/Bee/Sanrenmu knives and two of Navy Knife. Do the Tekun have a similar quality?

What about this ceramic balde folder

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tekut-LK5070-SPIKE-White-Ceramic-Blade-Aluminum-Handle-Pocket-EDC-Folding-Knife-/160705698017?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256ace58e1

Is this useful? Ceramic as a kitch knife is ok, but as a fodler? Doesn't it brake easily?

For the Tekut LK5033E, there is no money clip, no lanyand hole, not suit for EDC; for the Aluminum Handle, it is not textured, so it feels not safe to hold it (it may slip when your hand sweats).

for the Ceramic Material, yes, it is easier to break than steel . but it is as sharp as steel (or more sharper) and it lasts longer for cutting. and it never rust. so it depends on where you are going to use it.

thankyou ashuang0731. I love this thread for your knife updates!

u r welcome . glad to share

Ashuang, can you say something about Sanrenmu 788 blade, its the silver one you posted earlier?

Steel Color traditional Sanrenmu Steel(8Cr13Mov) blade, Grey aluminum Alloy handle.

80g, Lock Back, finger protector, Money Clip, Multi function.

just with a little strange shaped blade (maybe it suits for some special usage, but I don't know,Cry).

Good finish overall like all the Sanrenmu Knives.

a nice EDC, Pocket knife

Thanks!

there are 3 models from Enlan. but the price goes fucking very high. I really hate this .

the best choice for Chinese Brand Knives is still SRM.

EL08

EL07 t

El07 S

EL08 looks interesting, but I dont like that handle pattern, other two knives dont look attractive to me.

Knife looks nice, but 30$ is a lot of money...

The EL07 looks similar as a gerber knife:

http://www.gerbergear.com/Essentials/Knives/Remix-Knife_22-41968

I have no idea about the blade length, but the blade shape is pretty easy to explain. It's a rescue-knife shape, with a turned down tip so you can stick the knife's spine against skin in order to cut off clothing or a seatbelt pressed against someone's chest, or something of that nature. Basically if you need to cut something off of someone you want a shape like that, that's also why the blade bends upward in the middle, to give a higher cutting angle if you thrust it forward.

thank you for your information Cool

Yes that is quite a bit more expensive, but this is one in particular seems to be a pretty high-end knife. It's got a frame lock and even has the Rick Hinderer style washer against the frame lock to prevent overextension (the first time I've seen that on a Chinese design). Also the frame lock and pocket clip look good, as does the machined G10 which should provide a good grip as it's more rounded than the flat G10 we usually see.

This is certainly the most "high-end" knife we've seen from Enlan, although I would have liked them not to have it be so heavy (almost 6 oz.) as a result of that solid steel frame. But yes, it's almost 3x the price of the EL-01 which is a much better value. I feel a fair price for this new knife would be about $20, as opposed to $10-$15 of other Enlan knives. At $30 it's the same price as the Spyderco Tenacious. This one might actually be nicer than the Tenacious, but only if the fit and finish are nearly flawless.

Also there are good copies of the Strider SMF and Chris Reeve Sebenza 21 from China for about $60 shipped. While I don't condone the copying aspect, they are still much nicer than this Enlan from a materials point of view (real Titanium and D2 steel). I feel like these new knives are in a kind of "no-man's land" of bad value. Either people want a super cheap Chinese knife for $10-$20 which can be great value (SRM 710, Enlan EL-01) or they will spend more money and get an American brand or high-quality copy of a very high-end American knife. I don't see the market niche for a $30 folder shipped direct from China.

What kind of steel with the EL-08? If it was a step up to ATS-34 or VG-10, then I might consider spending $30 for one.

Short of that, I would agree that the EL-08 falls between the market cracks. Give me an EL-01/02/04 or that $60 Sebenza 21 (very interesting, thanks).