I currently have a couple of Swiss Army Knives ("SAK"s) and Leatherman multi tools and was contemplating to get some Chinese foldies (Ganzo, Sanrenmu, Bee, Enlan, Navy etc) on the cheap on ebay for EDC ("everyday carry") - was looking for some blades that were fairly distinctive in design. Didn't want a foldie that looked like a dinner knife! Guess what I got in the end?
Blade Length (inches) Closed Length (inches) Blade Steel
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Ganzo G704 3.35 4.48 440C
Ganzo G710 3.74 4.6 440C
SRM 763 2.55 3.66 8Cr13MoV
SRM 710 2.79 3.66 8Cr13MoV
Bee L05 3.26 4.4 8Cr13MoV
Enlan EL04 3.38 4.6 8Cr13MoV
Enlan EL02 3.46 4.72 8Cr13MoV
Enlan L02 3.26 4.08 8Cr13MoV
Enlan EM01 2.795 3.5 8Cr13MoV
Navy K631 3.74 4.72 440C
Although the Ganzos and the Navys supposedly use 440C - technical name X105CrMo17 which is a fairly good steel (much better than 420C which is softer and stains easier), some forums speculate that it is actually closer to 8Cr13MoV. Incidentally - CrMo stands for chromium and molybdenum, V stands for Vanadium.
I also compared the Chinese foldies to some popular American models
Blade Length (inches) Closed Length (inches) Blade Steel
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BM Mini Griptilian 2.91 3.87 154CM
BM Griptilian 3.45 4.62 154CM
Spyderco Endura4 3.75 5 VG-10
Spyderco Delica 2.875 4.25 VG-10
In the end, I realized what I wanted was to get some American blades as well so I only got 3 Chinese foldies:
SRM 763 - original Chinese design?, Axis lock, G10 grip and supports tip-up carry with the clip (tip up carry allows you to bring the knife out in one motion and flick it open).
SRM 710 - super hyped up blade so I guess I had to try it. Got the foliage colored scales and the black blade.
Enlan EM01 - didn't want to get the big brother the EL01 so decided to get the smaller brother. G10 handle and perfect dimensions for EDC. Also supports tip-up carry.
Pics to come when the knives arrive!
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