Sanrenmu -question, not hate

[meanwhile]

Do you mean other Chinese manufacturers? In that case, maybe Ganzo or Enlan? In my (admittedly limited) experience, a lot can depend on the various models and the quality control of the specific batch when it comes to these knives.

Navy seems to be the Chinese brand with REAL sq problems. But I'd still consider playing safe with an SRM or Enlan and buying from a US or UK seller who inspects knives and takes returns, like Lazy Lizard Gear. Plus LLG will do upgrades for some knives if you ask, like fitting brass washers.

 

[Yo Mama]

I'd say Sanrenmu is generally considered the far more respectable company than Mantis,

One steals designs, and one fudges the materials they use. I don't give money to either.

 

[Smokinape]

So a Tenacious is a better knife than an Enlan from the same factory because Spyderco and the retailer added enough markup to reduce the percentage cost of shipping? Presumably this has some sort of hardening effect on the steel or..???

No, I didn't say that at all so I am not sure how you could have read that. Are you assuming that every item made in every factory regardless of branding, materials and design are of equal quality? Personally I have never been fortunate enough to own much less handle an Enlan so I can't answer your question...