I belive Australia is having the same problem as the UK, although I hear it is a lot worse for you. Ironically throwing knives and even swords should be fine, but customs are confiscating any knives they find that can be opened by "centrifugal force" as a gravity knife.
I had decided to stop buying new lights for a while (and focus on upgrading some older ones) to save some money for my next holiday, but you guys made me order 3 absolutely not needed pocket knives instead!
Well, as knives are one of my other interests, I guess I'll have to thank you. :bigsmile:
I had stopped buying new knives several years ago because it was getting too expensive and have started making my own/modding old ones, but now I am excited to see what you get from China nowadays for around 10 USD apiece. I hope it's not that good, though, because there is a risk I could be ordering more... ;)
If you're ordering SRM knives... well, sorry to say you'll be ordering more. Great knives for the money. I was convinced to try one because of a review on Bladeforums last year and I now own and use four of them regularly.
Knife manufacturing got a massive boost about 10 years ago when a lot of American companies (Buck and Gerber are the big ones) started outsourcing production to China. Quality went WAY up, but costs didn't go up nearly as fast because a lot of the R&D and training was essentially underwritten by established manufacturers. Chinese manufacturers just have to shake the image of "low price, low quality" that's been built up over time.
Very, very similar to flashlight manufacturing in China in many ways.
I agree, "tools" or "cutlery" is a good description to use without lying.
Well, I am already afraid you'll be right. Two are SRM (763 and 909) and one is a Ganzo (G704). They are way cheaper than getting just the materials to build your own. If they are any good I will have to close my paypal account in self-preservation. I hope they make it through customs without being noticed, though.
On the other hand, there is a certain satisfaction in making your own blade which I don't want to miss.
And in another 10 years we'll be probably all driving chinese cars! :D (Well, at least mine became suddenly "chinese" last year)
I bought some Sanrenmu knives, before knowing that Spyderco made it's knives at the same place with the same materials. When I saw Sal Glesser's(Spyderco's owner) post at British blades, I became aware that I could grab some pocket knifes, for a reasonable price, and made with somewhat quality materials.
I can't vouch for the multitools, because my Ganzo has not been used a great deal, but it is quite sturdy for what I use if for. Smallish things...
The pocket knives, as stated, aren't ultra tough, but they do hold an edge for a while, but as they aren't super hardened, they are fine for what I used them. What I like it's the easiness of sharpening, and using them only on soft materials, they can maintain uber sharpness(0.5micron strop) for quite a while.
And they are quite awesome for presents.
I have over 20 SRM knives though... way more than I need. As with flashlights, and kitchen knives.... *insert swaring* adictions with shinny(besides carbon knives) stuff! And my girlfriend does like them too! And uses them! Just what I need. Someone that understands, and likes... lol. It's a keeper!
Please don't make these knives more affordable!(not...)
Hi UltraMagnus,
Welcome to BLF , thanks for your advice , i will find itn the market next year (Chinese New Year is coming soon , a lot of market have colsed )
Daniel
Hi J888www,
Welcome to join in with us , I saw your location is 英國 ，I'm just curious , Are you a Chinese ? hope you don't mind it . lol
Daniel
but you guys made me order 3 absolutely not needed pocket knives instead!
Hehe, I ordered already 4 since reading this thread (909, 710, Bee l05,Ganzo 704)
and am still looking for a reason to buy another one (or two..)
Lightake: I can't wait, I hope you can find some of the instinct 9 series
where did you buy them?
I'm sorry to tell you a bad news , the 9 series have out of stock now , and the manufacture won't produce it again .
I'm sorry to tell you a bad news , the 9 series have out of stock now , and the manufacture won't produce it again
Never mind ; I like also the other series and they have the Bee line for bigger blades
Me from exduct.com
me also, hope to get them soon
I received today the Enlan EL-01, the same as the Bee EL-01. You can see it in this review.
I've heard some good things about this knive, but having it in my hand just blew me away! It is not an urban EDC, because it's just too huge. But I'll certainly use it on the farm. And won't be afraid to abuse that 4mm thick blade! Freaking awesome!
Didn't buy it from exduct. Bought it from a guy at the same forum.
@Picture from BritishBlades.
that www.exduct.com does freeshipping too?
And yes... damn you all with this thread... :D
Now if anyone would like to share how to justify the purchase to your beloved half? (was hard enough with flashlights)
Unfortunately not. S&H to Sweden for the three was 10.73 $.
I don't justify. I just pretend to be surprised when the package arrives. It's not working of course, but you will have the eye-rolling only one time.
Buy her something really nice like jewelry and she won't mind when you want to buy something for yourself. Give and take......and take.....and take. :bigsmile:
Not 100% correct. You can carry a lock knife in the UK as long as you have a good reason to. Also a lock knife is not on the offensive weapon list.
But you are right in that you shouldn't EDC a locker in the UK (without a good reason), and if you did and you were caught you you'll be in trouble.
My knives arrived last week and I have to say: Damn, they are good!
I like knives as part of outdoor equipment but similar as with flashlights they can turn into an addiction making you buying knives not only for practical purpose. In fact I have had quite a few for several years that have never seen any field use at all (yet).
The SRM 763, 909 (marked "Land") and the Ganzo 704 are all very well made, lock securely (no fail in spine wack test) and seem to be reliable, useful tools. The edges are reasonably sharp and all screws appear to be loctited (sorry for verbing). The price makes it easy to use them as they're meant to without being too afraid to damage them which is also less likely due to the good quality than with other, more expensive knives I own.
FYI They made it through customs disguised as "electronics, value US$ 10.00". Guess someone at exduct made a "mistake"... :bigsmile:
Here's the trio:
Nice spacer sleeves on the Ganzo:
The SRM 763 is smaller than I expected, it will make a good backup knife. Here it is next to one of my bigger shelf queens (show off alert!):
Now I definitely have to close my paypal account. ;)