So I've had a few days with the Sanrenmu 710

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a few thoughts-

No, I wouldn't take it into battle, but it's a very nice little knife. I don't know, honestly, how the rest of the SRM line is made, but this one has equal fit and finish to the Cold Steel and Boker knives I purchased this summer. It is an excellent EDC for pretty much anyone just wanting a good daily use folder. It has a good blade, and the frame lock is very solid.

The downside- now that I'm used to the size and shape, when I pick it up I start thinking about Sebenzas! :p
 
NotSoSharpBob said:
Oh no not another Sanrenmu 710 thread with references to a Sebenza!! :D
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LOL....the only true similarities are basic shape and the fact that both are knives.

Tell you what, though, If Sanmenru ever introduced this knife for $50 in the states under a different name, though, it would sell. It's that well made.
 
got mine in the mail last week and i am highly impressed. been carrying it for almost a week now and it's perfect. fast as lightning, too. all-metal handle might be an issue in the dead of winter, in which case i'll have to switch out edc. otherwise, it's a ridiculous steal. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
jazub said:
got mine in the mail last week and i am highly impressed. been carrying it for almost a week now and it's perfect. fast as lightning, too. all-metal handle might be an issue in the dead of winter, in which case i'll have to switch out edc. otherwise, it's a ridiculous steal. :thumbup::thumbup:
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I found a 'slippery-grip' issue with my all stainless Kershaw Leek. I fixed it by super-gluing a piece of soft grey glove leather to the smooth side. That leather on the non-clip side works wonders for grip.
 
I have sold four 710's to collegues at a mininal profit. Indeed I act like the drug pusher hoping to get them into quality knives.

Also the 710 has made me a bit hungry for the Sebenza after using the SRM for some time. The problem is that with import monopolies and that sort of things Sebenzas over here are priced at roughly about twice the US price, while the SRM might actually be cheaper over here than in the US of A.

My biggest fear at the moment is that one of the guys I'm trying to get addicted will get a Sebbie first
 
flashlife said:
I found a 'slippery-grip' issue with my all stainless Kershaw Leek. I fixed it by super-gluing a piece of soft grey glove leather to the smooth side. That leather on the non-clip side works wonders for grip.
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jazub said:
cool. thanks for the tip, flashlife :thumbup:
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Welcome. :)
Superglue works well for leather/stainless.
Precut the leather to the handle outline, leaving ~1/16 margin, so the leather doesn't go all the way to the edge. Make a cutout so you can adjust the pivot screw, etc.
Clean the stainless surface with a damp cloth, dry, then wipe with Zippo lighter fluid. This removes all the salts and oils.
Apply the superglue to the metal, spread to an ~even coat and press on the leather.

I've done several all metal knives this way.
 
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