yeah that 710 model is a winner
The SRM 763 seems nice, the black G10 version especially (GB763). Too bad the 962 is out of production.
could not help myself :bought a few
and I think that they won't be the last...
indeed that 962 is sick! If I only could get my hands on one
Nice? Nice is an understatement. I carry a 763 with me every day. It is an AWESOME knife. The fit and finish for the price it can be had at is nothing short of spectacular.
Daniel, if you can match prices with (or be slightly above Exduct.com since they don't include shipping) I would gladly buy SRM knives from Lightake.
hmm.. nice knife. I also like multi tools too
J888www,
You summed up my thoughts exactly and I agree wholeheartedly. I've gone through many "cheap" multi-tools and have been disappointed by them all. Heck, I'm even wary of Gerber tools (I've broken a few of those). For tools such as these, the steel grade is imperative, and there's no way around the higher cost of the components. A quality design can be copied cheap, but if it's made out of poor materials it isn't worth beans...
We get a lucky break in the flashlight world because the base components are quite similar through the whole spectrum. For example, there would be no practical difference in everyday use between a $30 Solarforce and a $200 Surefire. Another example would be a $20 Ultrafire C3 vs a $170 HDS Clicky. As long as the emitter and drivers are similar, comparable performance can be expected from both. Most of us aren't in the habit of running over our torches with trucks, so the slight difference in hosts can be ignored.
My love of knives predates my fascination with flashlights, and I learned early on the difference between 440a and ATS34 or S30V. I'd be more than willing to purchase a new inexpensive knife/multi-tool as long as it was made with quality steel. Until that time, I'll be sticking with Leatherman, Benchmade, and Micro-tech. I've carried a custom Benchmade for the last 14years and through daily harsh use it has never failed. I've pried paint cans opened, used the tip as a Philips screwdriver, stripped wire, skinned deer, and opened many a beer bottles with it and it still looks and functions like new. This is what I expect out of a edc knife (even more from a multi-tool).
-Match
Lol i just bought the fake Gember after reading his review!
I have a knife from dealextreme i have with me ALL THE TIME.. and it has Gember on it's side but i did'nt know gember is a really expensive make and that the knife is a very good clone of it.. now i like it even more!! :d
To be hones i'm also really interested in these things. maybe we should make a special part for talking these tools on this forum :p
That's great. I don't live in the UK and I don't give a damn. Why did you bring this up?
SRM Knives use 8Cr13MoV steel, hardened in to the 57-58 range. It's comparable to AUS 8 steel, with a touch more toughness and a touch less corrosion resistance. That particular steel is miles ahead of 440a or whatever steel's been used in most Chinese makes in the past. Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw and CRKT all use it in some of their knives.
I have the exact same expectations of a knife, and I own quality blades from Leatherman, Spyderco, Benchmade and CRKT to name a few, including some in S30V, 154CM and VG-10 steel. You know what? I still carry the SanRenMu daily because it's a really, really good knife.
+1 on the Sanrenmu/bee/enlan/navy/ganzo multitools!
If you can match Exduct prices, I'll start ordering from you instead!
Im sorry but i don't know where else to ask this question:
i really want to have some throwing knifes.. but nobody seems to sell them :s (dx, kaidomain, ...)
anyone has any idea where i could get them?
DX used to sell them. sku 17970 they were. I bought a set for a gift.
But they don't now appear to be there.
Bestofferbuy has throwing knives. They're made of rather weak steel, so make sure to have an appropriate target (like soft wood).
I guess I came across somewhat abrupt - I live in Canada. We don't have nearly as aggressive knife laws as the UK, but I do know them well and follow them. Locking blades are perfectly legal here.
Anyways, skip the multitools. They're made by Ganzo (which is a different company altogether), and every major big-box store in the world carries them. Multitools, due to the complexity and sheer cost of materials that go in to each, well, they're something you should be willing to spend a little money on. I would say get a used Leatherman, Sog or Victorinox MT off of eBay or other used sites first - all of those companies make great products and will honour second- or third-purchaser warranties.
The knives are solid, though.
Anyone from Australia have trouble getting knives in from Customs? I imagine throwing knives would be an issue but what about normal folding knives?
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)