Sanrenmu 900 series collectable knives still at Exduct Alert!!

[nitelight]

Exduct still has 3 of the 900 series Sanrenmu available. As far as I know all the Sanrenmu-Land 900 knives with blades longer than 3 inches are out of production due to changes in Chinese domestic knife laws. They are very hard to find but Exduct has 3 of the series still for sale, the 5% off cupons at retail-me-not work, and lower cost (slower?) china post is also available for cheapskates like me.

They are as follows:

http://www.exduct.com/benchmade-knife-axis-lock/sanrenmu-srm-axis-lock-knife-962.html

$23.98 micarta

http://www.exduct.com/hunting-knives/wooden-handle-sanrenmu-srm-hunting-style-knife-905.html

$10.53 pakawood

http://www.exduct.com/Special-Limited-Products/SP-939-SRM-Pocket-Knife.html

$8.58 black stainless steel

I have the 939 already and the other two are on the way

[nitelight]

comments are welcome

[qandeel]

Hi nitelight

In which way are these knives better then EL01 for example?

[Oxy_Moron]

Thanks nitelight. :)

@qandeel

In which way are these knives better then EL01 for example?

That depends on what specifically you want to use them for. Part of the appeal comes from the fact that the 962 and the 905 are becoming increasingly hard to find and, like most of the 900 series, will be sold out pretty soon. In that sense, they're collector's items.

For me, personally, the EL-04MCT is what the 962 should have been (only smaller). It's a looker, for sure, but it can also get the job done, whereas the 962 never felt like I knife I wanted to do actual work with. Personal preference plays a huge role here, but the lock wasn't quite smooth enough for my tastes and the scales weren't quite grippy enough. It's a nice knife but it's not for me.

The 905 is one of those knives that remind me what SRM was all about, before they decided to branch out and focus on the likes of the T08. At that price point, it's an all-around good, well-made knife. I don't actually use mine often, but I like them. Anyway, the 905 is severely underrated, in my opinion.

The 939, on the other hand, is a knife I do use and I enjoy doing so. I think it's excellent. The new black version is still widely available, but you are unlikely to find it for much cheaper than ten bucks. I like to save money, but I also reward service and if Exduct's prices are reasonable, like in this case, I will give them my business.

Compared to the EL-01, which is more of a tactical folder, you got three very different knives. The 962 has an axis-lock and Micarta handles. It's more likely to scare bystanders than the 905 with its polished blade and wood scales. You can still flick that open and it will cut just the same, but then that's sort of like comparing a Model 700 to an assault rifle - both are tools, both are potentially lethal but somehow one is scary and the other one isn't. I can't say I understand that mindset but oh well.

The 939 has a sheepsfoot blade, which is great. And even though most people don't know the original purpose of that blade profile (ie. to trim the hooves of sheep, hence the name), they generally recognize it as a work knife. I believe GWO still has the original silver version, which has even less of a tactical look to it.

[nitelight]

[quote=qandeel]

Hi nitelight

In which way are these knives better then EL01 for example?

Hi Quandeel, The EL-01A is one of my personal favorites in my knife collection I am so very fond of that knife. The 962 is an axis lock which you may find easier to close than the heavy liner lock on the EL-01. The Micarta Handle of the 962, or the Pakka wood of the 905 you may find those more attractive to the eye than G10. The sheepsfoot blade 939 may be safer blade to use in some situations. I hope this helps a little. ~Rob~

[nitelight]

@Oxy Moron

Thanks nitelight. :)

@qandeel

In which way are these knives better then EL01 for example?

That depends on what specifically you want to use them for. Part of the appeal comes from the fact that the 962 and the 905 are becoming increasingly hard to find and, like most of the 900 series, will be sold out pretty soon. In that sense, they're collector's items.

For me, personally, the EL-04MCT is what the 962 should have been (only smaller). It's a looker, for sure, but it can also get the job done, whereas the 962 never felt like I knife I wanted to do actual work with. Personal preference plays a huge role here, but the lock wasn't quite smooth enough for my tastes and the scales weren't quite grippy enough. It's a nice knife but it's not for me.

The 905 is one of those knives that remind me what SRM was all about, before they decided to branch out and focus on the likes of the T08. At that price point, it's an all-around good, well-made knife. I don't actually use mine often, but I like them. Anyway, the 905 is severely underrated, in my opinion.

The 939, on the other hand, is a knife I do use and I enjoy doing so. I think it's excellent. The new black version is still widely available, but you are unlikely to find it for much cheaper than ten bucks. I like to save money, but I also reward service and if Exduct's prices are reasonable, like in this case, I will give them my business.

Compared to the EL-01, which is more of a tactical folder, you got three very different knives. The 962 has an axis-lock and Micarta handles. It's more likely to scare bystanders than the 905 with its polished blade and wood scales. You can still flick that open and it will cut just the same, but then that's sort of like comparing a Model 700 to an assault rifle - both are tools, both are potentially lethal but somehow one is scary and the other one isn't. I can't say I understand that mindset but oh well.

The 939 has a sheepsfoot blade, which is great. And even though most people don't know the original purpose of that blade profile (ie. to trim the hooves of sheep, hence the name), they generally recognize it as a work knife. I believe GWO still has the original silver version, which has even less of a tactical look to it.

Oxy Moron deserves full credit for is well written reply ~Rob~

PS I have the EL-04MCT or order also for the same reasons stated by Oxy moron

[CheapThrills]

Some 900 series also available at greatwalloutdoor.com.

[kragmutt]

Is the blade shape of the 939 useful or functional in any other respects relative to the more conventional shapes? I imagine not many of us buying these knives need one specifically for cutting sheep hooves.

[r1derbike]

I got my EL-01 from GWO. I received no shipping confirmation or info., but waited patiently and had my knife in a bit over a month. YMMV

[nitelight]

[quote=kragmutt]

Is the blade shape of the 939 useful or functional in any other respects relative to the more conventional shapes? I imagine not many of us buying these knives need one specifically for cutting sheep hooves.

One guy did a utube review he uses it for outdoor food prep. The blade is useful for anything you might want to cut without stabbing it. It might be useful as a rescue knife to cut clothing or seatbelts etc. I bought it because it is unusual for my knife collection.

[nitelight]

@CheapThrills

Some 900 series also available at greatwalloutdoor.com.

http://www.greatwalloutdoor.com/mc6-908.html

thanks for the tip I added a Sanrenmu-Land 908 to my collection now from greatwalloutdoor.com most of the 900 series are authentic.

However, I would warn people that the 910plus sold there and elsewhere is a fake made by mingren? and is not a Sanrenmu-Land knife.

[kragmutt]

@nitelight

uses it for outdoor food prep. The blade is useful for anything you might want to cut without stabbing it. It might be useful as a rescue knife to cut clothing or seatbelts etc. I bought it because it is unusual for my knife collection.

Thanks! Hmm...now should I buy one.

[spring]

Thanks so much ,I like these SRM knives very much

[jackyhu]

The Land 910 Plus by SRM now is come back .