Review Sanrenmu 733/7033

Review Sanrenmu 733/7033

Introduction

We already know the brand Sanrenmu, small knives (some exceptions) with quality and some of them really gems belonging to the olympus of chinese knives as the model 710/7010 or 763/7063.

Today we are going to present a model that takes years in the market although it has been renewed with the new nomenclature of the brand, but also has changed the design, it is a shame that it is no longer manufactured with an appearance like the old 733, but still can find the model in stores.

Exterior design and appearance

We have the Sanrenmu 733 in different versions, formerly there was only the 733 all in steel and "frame lock" (with coated blade or not) but now we have several options to choose with the new Sanrenmu format, the equivalent of now would be the model 7033. We can choose both the handle scales and the locking system and even with coated blade, some examples of different versions are: 7033 LUC-PH (polycarbonate handle scales and “liner lock”), 7033 LUC-SCX (all in steel but skeletonized frame and “frame lock”)...

General view

At first glance you can see that it has a somewhat unusual design, sometimes the "strange" designs are just appearance, at other times really work. In the handling section we will see this, but i can already advance that in its case would be option 2.

Visually we have a whole knife in steel, even the handle, of medium size. It has measures of 16.4 cm of total length, blade of 6.4 cm of length and thickness of 2.4 mm, with a weight in digital scale of 86 gr.

Closed view 1

The blade is made of 8Cr13Mov steel with hollow grind and “clip point” tip, which is not usually seen much, also has a curvature in the back of the blade that we will see how it works. The penetration is assured by its type of tip but also has enough belly to work on cutting tasks. The factory sharpening is medium-low and the blade is not well centered.

Blade detail

The "clip point" shape ensures penetration

Bad centered blade

For opening it has been opted this time for a hole in the blade and a "flipper", so that each one chooses how he wants to open it.

Detail of the opening hole in the blade

The handle is made of polished steel without texturizing and with very anatomical shapes. There are no scales above its structure and there is no "pocket clip" because it has been replaced by a "carabiner". Factory stains are observed on the polishing of the handle, being a finishing failure.

Handle detail

The locking system is a fairly thick "frame lock" for the size of the knife, it is a system that is very fine and not because it is a small knife it will have to conform with a weak lock or without it (as it is becoming fashionable now.).

Great thickness of the "frame lock"

It is not the precise cutting of the latest models with "frame lock" of Ganzo

Comparison with other models

Up Sanrenmu 733/7033, down Sanrenmu 710/7010

Up Sanrenmu 733/7033, down Sanrenmu 710/7010

Up Sanrenmu 733/7033, down Sanrenmu 710/7010

Up Sanrenmu 733/7033, down Sanrenmu 710/7010

Handling and use

To assess the manageability of this model i think it is convenient to start with its design, it will be difficult to find a knife that fits so well to the hand with this size, both the handle and the blade are designed for great adaptability. The curvature of the handle makes it take very well, in addition the "jimping" makes you can exert force and control, but does not end the thing, the curvature in the back of the blade that we talked in the section of design now has everything the sense, for "fine work" (delicate work) gives us an advanced position for the finger (which i will show in the final video). Of course, the handle is polished and has no textured on the steel, so the grip is not good (but yes the adaptability to the hand).

More than enough sheet thickness for the job

Therefore, the adaptability and manageability are excellent, in my opinion much more than the acclaimed and famous Sanrenmu 710/7010, which is also a very good and beautiful knife but does not have the functionality of this one.

The "flipper" does its job but it is not easy to open with it if it is not with a wrist stroke, in addition the retention of the blade is quite hard, more than that of its sister 710/7010, the "flipper" has “jimping” and If you open several times at a time doing force can hurt the skin of the finger a little if you have delicate skin. The other option is to open the blade with the hole that has, but not being round (Spyderco type) and not to be smoothed or polished inside, can scratch a little the nail when opening and leave a small scrape, to me it is very uncomfortable opening it with that hole, i do not like it. Anyway, I love "flippers" and i will always use that option in knives that have more than one way to open.

The lock looks very good and gives security, fitting a generous part in the blade.

The "frame lock" pushes the blade and it's decentralized

A comment on the absence of the "pocket clip", does not feel so bad the "carabiner" to carry out on the pants hanging, or use it in climbing or hanging from a backpack on the outside, the system works well.

Closed view 2

Final verdict

If you look at the photos comparing 733/7033 and 710/7010 you will see that they share a lot of similarity if you look across the area adjacent to the pivot. They are actually built alike but with different designs. It is true that the 710/7010 is more stylish and more elegant, but the one that concerns us today is even more useful for real work by its characteristics.

Although we find some fit and finish faults as the stains in the polishing of the handle and the offset of the blade, the knife is built just like the 710/7010, it fits very well to the hand with its different grip positions and i think it can be interesting the blade design that offers us. I think that for the price, size (for being Sanrenmu) and features, it is a blade that can be perfectly tested and useful in a real work beyond collecting.

Pros

- Outstanding adaptability and manageability thanks to the multiple ways of gripping the knife with the curve for the finger on the blade, the "jimping" and the anatomical handle.

- Appearance all in steel that draws attention, like its sister the Sanrenmu 710/7010 that we already reviewed.

- Perfect for fine work (delicate work).

- A fairly contained price for its size, which is not of the smallest of Sanrenmu.

Cons

- Looks somewhat aggressive for having "clip point" tip, it is only a problem in certain places that people can be frightened. But i think it is clearly seen that it is a working knife and not defensive or hunting.

- Some will miss the "pocket clip" or maybe not ...

- Blade retention too hard, the "flipper" can not open the blade smoothly without shaking the wrist.

- The hole opening of the blade should be polished on the inside to facilitate opening and not scratch the fingernail when using it, and although it was polished for me it is uncomfortable.

- If we want to pierce with the whole blade into some element will not be easy because of the great curve of the spine for the finger to do fine (delicate) work. You can not have everything.

- The steel handle isn’t textured, so it is slippery (but anatomical).

- Fit and finish faults such as off-centering of the blade and polishing  factory  stains of the handle.

Final view

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