The SRM 1168: The Best SRM Yet

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[@tombrown8800]

Appreciate you bringing in the other srm s & discussing the price factor. This definitely figures in to our decision to buy. Liked the inset with the knife in pocket. More YT knife channels should do this ! Slicey's jeans fragment is good but actual in the pocket is far better. Liked the knife, it's worth the $40. Never thought about the asymmetric grind line but will be watching for it from now on. Already committed to buying the $19.95 one but right now not ordering any knives due to other essential expenses. Good review & congrats tobthe lucky winner.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate it!

[@alphadawg81]

My first and still favorite SRM is the 7228. Out of your variety, I'd definitely pick the 1168....beautiful design.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Overall a pretty good looking knife. For the price it would be worth checking out. Great review 👍

[@rickkerans8485]

The blade really looks good.. I think as long as they stay away from knockoffs and stick to original designs they are worth trying. Unsure if they are the best at that price but definitely a contender.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Exactly. Good knife, not the most competitive thing out there, but if they keep coming out with good designs the value will be there.

[@Chineseknives]

I just reviewed the srm 7228 in my channel and i am very happy with it.

[@skcamerican]

I really like SRMs, especially with the axis/crossbar lock. Finally got my hands on the elusive 7063auc and it’s great, but a little small. This one looks solid. Over to the giveaway! Thanks!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

GAW starts soon!

[@havoso]

I have the 1168, 9201, land 913, waiting on the srm 1006 rattlesnake color to come in mail ,and yesterday ordered the 710 vg10 titanium handle limited from AliExpress, I have been on a srm binge , srm to me has passed ganzo .....

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Ganzo has just sort of slowed down with products, so it's easy for them to get passed hahaha

[@havoso]

@@JTsKnifeLife their fh41 and 91 are nice though

[@jerrymillett3895]

They already start from behind a little, I think, will have to prove themselves more to shed thier already established image,or credentials I guess? Most don’t think of them as the OEM side of thier company

[@jerrymillett3895]

Great blade, great action. I would take I’d among the three. Against the competitors in that price range, that’s a hard sell. I want to experience it in hand to make that call. (Or have $40 just laying around). Thanks

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha yeah, I really looked at it the same way.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

The size comparisons are very confusing because of the perspective distortion from the tilted camera. Can you switch to a straight overhead view?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I could, but I've got about four or five videos left before I effectively end this channel, so I probably won't start now.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

@@JTsKnifeLife Whoa, what happened?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

@@sheltermonkey6065 Nothing really happened. I just think it's time. Few videos left to wrap things up. A couple giveaways to do one or two more reviews, and that should be it.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

@@JTsKnifeLife Sorry to see you go. There's not enough independent channels around.

[@randyf.9188]

The standoffs should match.

[@jethroarthull]

Did you try the SRM 9008?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Nope, sure haven't!

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Chinese D2 is not real D2. It's a variant. Sometimes it's not heat treated correctly. A lot of it is 8Cr13MoV or semi-D2 variant, Cr12Mov. The US standard for D2 steel is designated in ASTM A681. D2 came into use in World War Two.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

90% of people who hate 8Cr and demand D2 on their budget knives only care about the stamping on the blade, and will likely never know the difference in performance. Like I've said before I don't have excessive needs when it comes to my steel, so as long as it's on par with 8Cr, I'm unconcerned. Especially with a thin blade like this.

[@elde667]

I have the $29 knife & after it was O.D.’d with Loctite it became acceptable for the price. But this $39 knife? Nope. Not when you can get Sencuts and even a Civivi for about the same money!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I'm sure a lot of people will feel that way.

[@badmunkyedc1]

Really like the blade on this one, looks like a great user!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I enjoyed the heck out of it.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

I avoid srm like the plague. Shady brand overall.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Heard that.