While I have never owned a side lock, let’s give it a go…
Pros
It photographs well
The fit and finish look good
The engineering looks reasonable
The price looks to be good value for money spent Are SRM knives pretty much the best budget knives ?
It comes with an owners manual
Cons?
The machined grooves may collect dust and impede operation. Not sure if they attempt self cleaning
The wear parts need to be fit for the purpose. Aluminum on steel is a recipe for early failure (not sure if this is the case)
At 87mm blade length, I don’t think it’s a “Mini EDC”, and may not be legal in some jurisdictions for exceeding 3 inches
Blade steel is “56 HRC”, but what composition? Are SRM knives pretty much the best budget knives ?
Tip down carry
No lanyard hole
Blade play after lockup?
Too many wiggly, fiddly parts?
Black paint? Anodizing?
Summary
The presentation makes a good argument to tempt a purchase.