Navy K-631s, Ganzo 710, SRM 939 and SRM T-01 are my current favs. I have about a dozen others and 19 more on order.
Right now I would say the SRM 939 is a must buy. It may not be around much longer and it is a great EDC. That blade shape is ultra useful and the entire knife is a slick design. Only small con with it is the clip is only tip down and the clip flares out too much at the end. If this was aluminum handled with a Spyderco type blade hole and tip down, it would be a perfect knife and I would buy all there were in the world.
Been looking at the 939 too, only thing that sort of puts me off is black paint on blade, I will be using it as food knife when outdoors and wouldnt want any kind of paint chipping off and into my food.
The grey 939 one was also coated. I think the chances of nitrate coating chipping in "normal" food prep is not that big of a deal. I just like the looks of the grey one better. (having access to both versions)
Its nice to see Enlan & Sanrenmu surviving without the compromise of quality that many of their competitors have faced. Lets hope the high standards for these cheap knives continues. Of the 100+ folders I have, the Enlan EL-01 still remains my preferred EDC.
I have the black 939 and like it more than I thought I would. Surprisingly thin and light for its size, and the sheepsfoot blade is a nice differentiating feature, not to mention all the holes to make it look cool yet save weight. It is a nice simple all-metal framelock, which is a major benefit if you plan to do food prep with it (don’t have to tear apart G10 scales and liners for cleaning).
I’m still undecided on which knife I love most, but the 710, EL-01, and G704 all have their highlights. I EDC the SRM 763 currently. I have more knives on the way and i’ll probably add more to my favorites list
Although Im sure they are good knives, I havent seen a need for either. The EL-01 is still by far my EDC of choice. The difference in size of smaller clip-on knives doesnt make them any less obtrusive for me to carry, but their lack of performance in deployment, dexterity, ease of handling and in large cutting jobs is often sorely missed. For that reason, I carry with the larger knife rather than the smaller. Every time I leave one of my EL-01’s for something else, I regret it almost every time.
I might pick up an EM01 for my GF. There is nothing like a budget knife that needs absolutely nothing to perform well. Thanks for the tip.