Knife review: Sanrenmu part 4: SRM 763 & 785

In this fourth review clip about the affordable chinese Sanrenmu knife brand, we have a closer look at two original and compact designs that are well suited for EDC. The 763 is a very interesting modern folder with various clever features, while the 785 is a compact back-locking folder for gentlemen. Watch the video to find out more!

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[captainkid1]

Hi, I wish you showed and commented more on the Axis lock action.

How smooth it is and also if there is blade wobble.

[MrDagon007]

@captainkid1 Ah yes, I forgot that. On mine the axis lock action (locking & unlocking) is smooth and the blade is nicely stable without wobble. I read here and there that on some knives the unlocking can feel a bit rough (still largely ok for the price), but the lockup is always stable.

[EVERYDAYDON]

Where did you buy the 763 aluminum version??

[MrDagon007]

@EVERYDAYDON Google for Exduct, it's a chinese webshop where I bought all my SRM knives.

[CutleryNovice]

@NickelodeonTuber When Benchmade had SRM make their Vex model they got the right to several Benchmade designs including the Axis lock so SRM stole nothing!

[MrDagon007]

@ATF6281914 I don't think it resembles the CRKT that much. It does look more like a Fallkniven TK3, for example. But still, it isn't a copy. It's a compact classic backlock folder and many of them look similar.

[wmpyr]

TU! very impressed with the 763! I recently did 2 videos on the 635 and I am looking forward to getting more of their models.

[laurentprodz]

that knife is great for opening jupiler bottles! =D

i just ordered it from discovery bargain

10 dollar/ €7,63

[TheRATPT01]

the "biege camo" colour is actually called "coyote tan"

[WAFFLES081]

Meritline sells the 763 in the tan and aluminum handles. for like 12 and 15 dollars shipped respectively. so its an option.

[captainkid1]

@MrDagon007

Wow, nice fast and complete reply.

I'm ordering one as we speak, thanks.

[CutleryNovice]

@bladegeo Amen to that

[bladegeo]

sanrenmu is a china company.they made knives for crkt,and Spyderco and some Benchmade knives,so i think they have the right to make some look alikes.

[tronin]

great review!!

[pingpongme]

Thanks a lot for getting my attention to Sanrenmnu.

After your vids about them i bought some (710, 603 and L05) and really enjoy them.

Great quality for the money!

[muzza6793]

"Discolouring" you spotted on the mustard colored 763 is normal. Handle is ground thin there.Resulting opacity allows a metal bit from mounting mechanism to show through. Handle texture is fantastic! Axis Lock copy is "scritchy"/sloppy. The post inside the lock visibly wobbles when retracted using only 1 finger. By contrast Ganzo's version of the Axis Lock is equal in smoothness to Benchmade & SOG. SRN763 is delightful & a bargain! Earned the Order of the Lanyard at my house in record time.

[MrDagon007]

@ATF6281914 Interesting feedback about the gap. Didn't expect that it could be a feature, and come to think about it, my other SRMs are pretty well finished.

In any case, I don't think you can say this knife copies a western one.

[ATF6281914]

@MrDagon007

Look at the placement of the screws. Also, that gap between the steel and "bone" is supposed to be there. CRKT says it makes for easy cleaning after gutting an animal.

It looks a hell of a lot more like the CRKT than the TK3.

[ATF6281914]

The 785 looks just like my Kommer 30-30. I'd say it's a copy of the CRKT.

[jzmtl]

It's quite easy to tell G10 and FRN apart, just look on the side of scale. On G10 you can see the layered fiberglass cloth, sorta similar to CF.

A little trivia, G10 stands for Garolite Grade 10 (there are other grades), and originally made for circuit boards (try break one of those if you have any scrap lying around, not easy).

[Sparky6string]

Great review. I bought the 763 (sand) and the 710 a couple of weeks ago so they should be here anytime. I'll probably buy a aluminum one also since it looks so sharp. Don't much like the black G10 look on this knife.

[foxholeathiest]

Good review! The point may have been lost on me because, since you showed it, I've been thinking more about going out and grabbing a Duvel than I have about knives.

[TheSerb111]

slave labor is great, I provides us with cheap knives.

[TheCandyrod]

@MrDagon007 i agree, probably no 440c and buying real spyderco's is the best, it's a real fantastic brand and 100% clones can not be compared with the real thing. Will buy another Endura or maybe tenacious and this SRM 763...also nice reviews !

[MrDagon007]

@TheCandyrod Well, for not that much more you can have the Byrd Cara Cara G10 which is the perfect low-end Endura. Btw, I never believe that "440C" on a Chinese blade is the same as on (for example) a Böker blade. It's probably another variation of 8CR13MoV, which is decent but below well-produced 440C.

I'll discuss 3 Navy knives in an upcoming clip; but not the Spyderco clones (no intention to buy them).