Knife Review of Sanrenmu 710 - The Perfect Pocket EDC

For the past few weeks, I have been trying to find the perfect folding knife that conveys function and style; and one that is easy to pocket for everyday carry (EDC) whether in my suit or on the trail.  While I know that no folding knife is perfect; at least for me, I believe I have found one that most certainly meets the requirements.  So, let me introduce to you the Sanrenmu -SRM 710 Pocket Folder.

Specifications:

Blade-8cr13MOV 57 HRC

Satin Polished Stainless Steel

Lanyard Hole

Razor Sharp

Thumb Studs Opening

Stainless Steel Pocket Clip 

Open- 6 1/2"

Weight- 3.25 oz.

Ease of Deployment – Deploying the blade is accomplished with one hand.  Out of the box, deploying the blade was stiff and slow.  However, after adding a touch of silicone lubricant to the pivot point and flipping the blade about 50 times, the deployment is now lightning fast and very smooth.   The stainless clip is particularly functional and easy to slip onto the front pocket of a pair of dress pants or jeans.  I’ve read that some have used the pocket clip as a money clip.  The blade is secured by a frame lock while in the deployed position with no blade play whatsoever.

Ease of Getting a Sharp Edge – I found the blade edge to be sharp out of the box; however, with the use of a Japanese waterstone and Leather strop, I was able to get a super sharp edge.  I prefer a convex edge on my knives; and this was easily accomplished with my sharpening setup.  The steel on this blade is quite incredible; in fact, I was able to get the edge to straight razor sharpness; where I was able to perform the hanging hair test successfully.  (See Video Below).  The  8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade is an excellent steel and it is amazingly reliable.  The edge retention is simply superb.

Edge Retention – Edge retention is always a concern for me because I want a blade that will be able to hold the edge throughout the day while being used in a variety of tasks.  With this particular blade I was able to create several feather sticks with little to no effect on the blade.  The edge developed no nicks or chips; nor was there any edge roll.  Even after cutting the feather sticks, the edge was able to slice through a piece of paper without getting hung up.

Style/Comfort – I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder; however, I really appreciate the aesthetics of this knife.  The combination of weight and size makes this knife especially comfortable to hold while doing routine tasks.  The overall look and satin finish of the frame presents a classic style whether in a suit or out in the woods.   The overall design, coupled with the sharp blade provided comfort as I worked on the feather sticks.  The rounded edges of the frame made it so that hotspots were virtually unnoticeable.

The Sanrenmu 710 is available in a Satin Polished Stainless steel, Black TiNi Finish with Laser Etching. and a Camouflage pattern. Having reviewed the Sanrenmu 707 folding knife previously, I must say that I am impressed with the quality of both of these knives. Quality and economy go a long way, especially these days; and with these knives, there is no lacking in both function and style.  I'm pleased to say that the SRM-710 is now my everyday carry..  ~ Keep it Sharp.