Firebird GANZO FH12-SS Pocket Folding Knife D2 Steel Blade All Steel Handle with Clip Outdoor Camping EDC Utility Pocket Knife (Grey)

The GANZO FH13-SS is the best value when it comes to a folder i.e pocket knife one can currently buy. One has to physically hold this knife to have the perspective necessary to gauge the value of this knife. The weight size, mechanicals and quality that go into designing the GANZO FH13-SS is astonishing for the money. Upon inspecting the knife you’ll notice thick stainless steel frame liners that ensure that there will be little to no lateral play or wobble on the blade even when forcing it. The detent mechanism and liner lock is thick and solid; this ensures safe locking of the blade under heavy use. The blade design is fantastic with a high hollow grind drop point, the steel is authentic D2 tool steel with an HRC of 60+ which is a great durable tough steel. The heat treatment is good for the price and type of steel used. The steel is much better than 440A or 420J or 420, 8CR13MOV counterparts, just make sure to keep the knife away from salt water and ensure it stays cleaned after use. The opening mechanism is flip tab based and it is quick and responsive thanks to builtin bearings. The clip is a deep carry type clip, serves well as an EDC knife for work or formal dress with the tip down. For the price there is no way you can go wrong with this knife, as 20 year knife collector I can definitely recommend this flipper.

Amazing blade! I've had blades that cost 2-4 times this that weren't as nice. On the sub-$50 (probably sub-$100) market you won't find a nicer folder, assuming you're ok with somewhat slick stainless scales and lack of thumb studs. I've been a fan of Ganzo/Firebird knives for a few years now. This one has exceeded all expectations. It is an incredibly solid, aesthetically pleasing, well-made, folder, manufactured from great materials. I'm amazed Ganzo can bring this to market at this price. The bearings are smooth--melted butter smooth--and flips with a slight flick. Don't worry about it opening in your pocket though; the detent that holds it on place is strong enough to keep it together--just the right balance of tension where needed and lack of friction where friction isn't desirable. The blade can ONLY be opened with the flipper. There aren't any thumb studs or holes to help. It's also not assisted open. All of that is on purpose, designed to make this a slim, simple, lightweight blade that slips in your pocket without catching on anything or weighing you down. The clip lets the blade sit low on the pocket. You might just forget it's there. I'd personally prefer at least a single side, reversible thumb stud. Unfortunately, that would require either more blade real estate, or more milling on the grips to allow a stud to ride low into the scales. All in all, given the extremely low profile this blade attains, I l can easily forgive the lack of a stud, which would also probably ruin the knife's perfect clean-line aesthetics. The blade is well centered with secure lockup (30% or so connection). No adjustment was needed. It was simply perfect. I am a huge fan of the handle lock--simpler, fewer parts, more locking material connecting with the blade than liner locks, and generally more stable and solid. The scales are nice and thin. Some Kershaw blades with metal scales, by comparison, are way heavier than needed. These are thin enough to make for a nicely weighted knife, but don't sacrifice their stability. This is solid without bulk; study without the weight. The scales ARE a bit too slick--I'd be worried handling it with wet or oily hands--but there's sufficient, solid jimping at the top and bottom to handle it securely under normal circumstances. If they'd aggressively stonewashed the grips it would be perfect. The blade itself is one of, if not the, sharpest blades I've seen on a factory blade ever. It's also a great length for any cutting chores you might encounter and not so large as to raise eyebrows I'm mixed company (though too long to bring into a government building of any variety. Doubt I'd use it for hunting, like the description says, since it'd gum up the bearings, but for general cutting chores this is a fantastic piece of kit. The profile is simple, elegant, sturdy, and completely functional. That actually sums up the whole knife. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good EDC blade and doesn't have to worry about blade length. AS FOR THE STEEL: I have no way of knowing what the steel is, but I doubt it's really D2. D2 is a proprietary powdered metallurgy semi-stainless tool steel produced by Crucible Steel in the US. It's fairly pricey and fairly nice. Also fairly hard to machine well. For Ganzo to import the pricey steel from the US, follow the heat treat protocols, and reship to the US for sale would make this more an $80-100 knife on the cheap end. Ganzo usually calls its stainless knives "440C", which they aren't (I asked). I can't remember offhand the long string of elements/numbers that comprise the Chinese equivalent, but that's the actual steel they use (the Chinese-made equivalent, not an expensive steel imported from the US). It's the same steel from a chemical composition perspective, but like D2, 440C is a brand name. Most people recognize "440C" but wouldn't recognize the Chinese brand. I get why they do it, though I don't agree with it. That's the long explanation for why I suspect this is a Chinese equivalent steel, at least in its general composition. I doubt it's a true powdered metallurgy steel, since that, and the cryogenic heat treat protocols, are what really make D2 a higher-end AND pricey steel. If it IS JUST the same composition, it will still be a GREAT steel, it just won't have as fine of carbides, making it easier to sharpen than true D2, and also less able to hold an edge, but it WILL be generally better in nearly all ways than 440C (or the Chinese equivalent). I DO wish Ganzo and other Chinese manufacturers would use the name of the ACTUAL steel in its blades, but not much I can do about that. Nor can I be certain it's NOT D2. Just go into this with your eyes open and expectations adjusted accordingly.

I bought this Ganzo knife as a light every day carry tool with strength as the primary quality. The knife comes with a 3.5 inch D2 steel blade and stainless steel handle with frame lock. the whole package has a nice Black-Stonewash finish. I was truly amazed at the quality, rock solid lock-up with perfect fit and finish. The D2 blade has been tested and has a hardness of 62 Rc , it certainly cuts very well and keeps its edge. It has fast flipper opening due to roller bearings on the blade pivot. For only $28 and change this is amazing value. The only down side is the carry clip which only has one position. Not as issue for me as I usually take it off and use a belt pouch on a knife of this size.

Solid body, secure lock up. A touch on the heavy side and flipper requires a bit more force than other knives but has butter smooth action. Nice grind on the edge and absolutely ZERO play in the blade. This is such a great value it’s honestly hard to believe. Lastly, this thing is so fidget friendly because it drops shut on its own weight so if that’s something you’re into, it has you covered. Highly recommend this knife.

Solid build, perfectly centered, fantastic action (opens like a rocket, and falls closed with control), and an absolute razor out of the box. No misconceptions about D2 steel...its not the best, its not the worst...its very good at this price range, and most of the big companies are jumping on this bandwagon on their budget lines. I have not adjusted this blade at all, so its fall-shuttiness is controlled and takes a little(seriously, just a little) wiggle...I'm sure with a little adjustment, or over time, it will get even better (I think I'll give it a little time). It's not titanium, it is stainless steel, and it feels heavier than the G10 scaled FH11 (sweet in its own right), but it matches it at a pube under 4oz...not heavy. Handle is a little blocky (but not sharp) and a little thin at 0.50" (FH11 is 0.62"), but the stainless is surprisingly grippy for how smooth it is. Also quite comfortable during extended use carving wood. As for appearance, the coloration on the blade and scales is absolutely superb! Combined with the awesome blade shape, this thing looks pretty fantastic. Oh yeah, the sound...the metallic clink you get on deployment and subdued click on closure are unbelievably satisfying. Did I mention that it is absolutely razor sharp...like push-cut glide thru phone book paper sharp?! Another great Ganzo purchase, and reliable consistency from Ace Knife

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No me había dado cuenta de que tanto la empuñadura como la hoja llevan el acabado de lavado a la piedra, me hubiera gustado más que la hoja llevara el acabado satinado normal y esto me choca un poco. Fallo mí por no leer bien. Prefiero también las hojas con la punta con cierta caída o drop point, son mejores para hacer cierto de trabajos Por otro lado la navaja está francamente bien, tiene buen filo y la apertura es muy suave gracias a los rodamientos El bloqueo más que un liner es un frame lock, una parte de la empuñadura bloquea la hoja una vez abierta La empuñadura de inox es bastante bonita, es la primera que tengo en ese acabado, las he visto mejor acabadas pero en navajas que triplican el precio. Por el precio está bastante bien

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Es mi primer Ganzo frame-lock y tengo que decir que ... es increíble. Casi todos los cuchillos Ganzo tienen gran calidad para el precio que piden, pero este FH13-SS acaba de golpear el nuevo máximo. Esta al mismo nivel que algunos de mis cuchillos de 100-150Euro. Por supuesto no es de titanio, pero en términos de calidad de construcción y suavidad, es difícil pedir más. La hoja viene afilada como debe ser y como se que el acero D2 de ganzo es uno de los mas duros que se pueden conseguir(mucha gente lo ha probado y siempre supera los 61 HRC) asi que mantiene el filo durante mucho tiempo, tambien viene bien lubricado y el detent es fuerte pero la accion de apertura es suave y se bloquea sin ningun movimiento lateral. Lo bueno es que ni siquiera es tan resbaladizo cuando lo tienes en la mano teniendo en cuenta el cuerpo de acero liso. Y debido a que el marco de acero, es más delgado en comparación con su hermano FH11 que tienen escalas G10, por lo que cabe en un bolsillo muy bien. ¿En cuanto a problemas? No puedo encontrar ninguno para ser honesto. Algunos podrían decir que el tornillo del clip podría ser plano, pero para mí es una queja vacía al igual que llorar que el interior de las escalas G10 están afiladas o que el clip se entierra en la mano, ya que se necesita tener la mano de una niña pequeña para sentir realmente eso. En general... es imprescindible. Se ve muy bien, funciona muy bien, es uno de los mejores cuchillos Ganzo.

Bardzo dobry nóż. Spełnia wszystkie moje wymagania co do wykonania, jakości i rodzaju stali. Odstawił do szuflady mój nóż spyderco tenacious i benchmade griptilian 550, a to o czymś świadczy.