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It is meant to be comparable to AUS8 steel. 8cr13Mov is used in some of the cheaper spyderco and the Byrd range of knives. I do have to say though, the handles some how have a slightly cheap and ugly look to them (in my opinion).īoth these knives are reported to be made from 8Cr13Mov steel. I prefer the feel of these handles over my spyderco FRN handles (on the ladybug, stretch and salt). I quite like the feel of the textured G10 scales, it provides good grip when wet. G10 scales seem to be more common on expensive knives, so it's nice getting an idea what it feels like on these cheaper knives. The scales or handles to these knives are made from G10.
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Sharpening an american tanto blade requires sharpening the two edges separately. I find the drop point easier to sharpen as well. For general usage it just seems easier to handle and use. Drop-point blades are a more common 'all-rounder' blade format.īetween these two types of blades I prefer the drop point blade (which is present in the Sanrenmu GR5-605). A drop-point blade has a 'belly' which is good for slicing. Two notches for placement of thumb and forefingerįrom what I gather with my reading, an 'american tanto' blade is better for piercing and puncturing objects. This feature is present in my spyderco ladybug, and I find it useful to have a thumbrest that helps to brace the knife. An addition I would like to see would be a thumb ramp at the back of the blade. I find my fingers fit comfortably in these grooves and the ergonomics of this knife to be acceptable. One notch is in the handle and the other notch is where the blade and handle join together. There are two notches for placement of the fore finger and middle finger.
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There is a small hole at the end of the knife for attaching a split ring or a lanyard to. This clip is easily removable if you have the right sized hex key.Ĭlip removed from the knife. When clipped to your pocket/belt the blade will be in a 'tip-up' position. I would consider this additional weight undesirable if you were going to be using this as a 'keychain' knife.īoth the Sanrenmu GR5-605 and GV-604 include a clip.
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The prescence of the steel liners help to provide a more balanced feel to the knife, but they also add significant weight (compared to a knife without liners). The bottom steel liner needs to be pushed outwards to close the blade It is possible to close the knife one handed, but once again, it is not easy and takes a little practice. To close the blade, you need to push outwards on one of the liners, unlocking the blade. These knives have a liner-lock, once opened they are 'locked' into position. If you are a left handed, I would suggest to find a different knife. The screw won't be recessed and there is less relief around the thumb stud, making it harder to deploy. In my samples, the opening action is quite smooth.įor left-handed users I have tried removing the thumb stud with a hex key and pliers, and swapping the stud to the other side. Deploying the knife one handed is possible, but as the knife is so small, it takes a little practice to get used to it. These small sanrenmu knives have a thumb stud for deployment, however the thumb stud is only one sided, making it more suitable for right handed users. The '604' has green handles while the '605' has earthy-red handles. The GV-604 has a chisel ground tanto blade and the GR5-605 has a drop point blade. The main differences between the two is the shape of the blade. Included is a user guide, that is not specific for these models.īoth the Sanrenmu GR5-605 and GV-604 are similar in size and build. Included are the Sanrenmu GR5-605 and Sanrenmu GV-604.īoth the Sanrenmu GR5-605 and Sanrenmu GV-604 knives come in a small cardboard box. These Sanrenmu knives were provided by EDC depot for review.
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No doubt there are some knife enthusiasts who would be able to provide more detailed criticism (feel free to chime in with your comments). I will do my best to analyse these Sanrenmu knives from a novice's point of view, along with some information I have gleaned from reading various knife forums and websites. For myself, realistically, living in a middle-class suburban environment, there is not a lot of need for me to EDC a large knife.Īs a result of this, I have to say I am not an avid knife collector and in fact have only a basic knowledge on knives. The general populous would be wary of you, if you were to carry anything too large or threatening. Living in Australia, the laws on importing and carrying knives can be fairly strict.