Ganzo G729-GY Folding Pocket Knife 440C Stainless Steel Blade Ergonomic G10 Anti-Slip Handle with Clip Hunting Fishing Camping Folder Axis Lock Outdoor EDC Knife (Grey)

I bought this to get some experience with the overall shape and blade style (it's obviously heavily "inspired" by the Spyderco Para2). I wanted to see if it would work for me before spending $$ on the real deal. I was also curious about an axis-style lock as I hadn't used one before (Spoiler: I did get a Para2...I used it in my photos for comparison purposes). Despite all the positive reviews, I wasn't expecting much for $20 but I was quite pleasantly surprised. The blade edge was sharp-ish out of the box, but in a few minutes with my sharpener I was able to get it sharp enough to shave hair (and I did, just because I could!). The tip was like a needle out of the box and I didn't have to do anything to improve it. That was a few months ago and I haven't had to touch it up yet. The handle material is not bad at all. It grips well enough in my hand, but also slides easily into my pocket. The spring in the axis lock feels little stiff to me but also very very solid. I'm certainly not worried about it accidentally unlocking on me. It's possible this is normal...I haven't used an axis lock before. While the fit and finish are not perfect, it's certainly acceptable for use as an EDC knife. Anything I observed on my example is really at the "I'm being picky" level, and is only worth noting in direct comparison to more expensive products. I've had more expensive knives that seemed to be lower quality. The things I have noticed (at this price point I hesitate to call them "problems"): 1. The worst thing (in my opinion) is that the thumb jimping on the top of the blade is not great. It's just too smooth to really dig in. There is no jimping at all on the bottom of the blade in the indent for the index finger. (See images) 2. The blade either scratches easily or came scratched from the factory. The scratches are strictly cosmetic. Not a concern for me since it's a tool and will be used as such, but I can see some people being bothered by it. 3. The blade pivot is a bit stiff out of the box. I have some light lubricant that I will try, and I suspect that will help. 4. The pocket clip cannot be moved for tip-down carry. Again, not a problem for me but some people might not like it. Overall, I'm very impressed with this as a "budget" EDC knife. It's good enough that I still carry it sometimes as a "beater" and I don't feel like I'm missing out on much. It's probably 80% of the Spyderco at a much lower price. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone, and I may buy more to keep in my toolbox or give as gifts.

This is a fantastic value for the money. Its a great work knife. It is very easy to sharpen and it takes a great edge. Strong lock up and smooth action. It's a full size pocket knife with a very similar blade shape and size to a Spyderco Paramilitary 2. The pm2 is slimmer and lighter. I have both knives and while paramilitary 2 is a much nicer and sleeker, for the money, this knife is hard to beat. It uses a crossbar lock style lock similar to Benchmade's Axis Lock. It has good fidget, the thumb hole easily be used to quickly flick out the blade with your thimplb or middle finger (spydie flick). I think everyone should own one of these knives as long as it's legal to carry in your area.

Michelle‘s brother Steve I really want to love this knife. The grip is great. I love the way the choil on the base of the blade allows for a choke up grip with safety. I love the grip texture and I love the overall quality feel of the knife. In addition, I love the choice of a good value, low maintenance stainless steel. However, I just can’t get behind that super rough and stiff axis lock. I can open the blade with one hand, but I could never imagine closing it one handed. The one I got is very difficult to close with two hands. I read that the axis lock could be very stiff and I understand why Ganzo says they make it that way, however mine is not only super stiff, it is also very rough and gritty feeling. Sometimes it feels like it’s completely jammed and will not move at all. When that happens, I have to tap the side of the blade on something and try it again. I’ve tried to work it in and I’ve tried to lubricate it, but it does not get any better at all. It looks like I’m going to have to return it. I have already ordered another model of Ganzo (Firebird) of similar size and shape with a push button lock instead of an axis lock. As it stands, I have about a month left to see if I want to keep this knife. Too bad, because if the axis lock on mine functioned better, this would definitely be one of my favorite knives. PS The other knife that, I just ordered to replace this knife, has fewer, but better reviews. I just didn’t purchase it, in the first place, because the grip and blade did not look as ergonomic and the blade is made of a higher maintenance semi stainless steel. Update: It’s getting a little less difficult to close the blade. However, I still could never imagine doing it with one hand, but my dirty little secret is, for safety, I prefer to close a knife with two hands anyway. I think I’m going to keep it, because overall it is a very nice knife.

Been "Collecting" for many years, just got into the budget EDC genre, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit what I have paid for "EDC" knives, that I am afraid to well....EDC. This is my first Ganzo, will not be my last. Some say this knife is "inspired" by the Spiderco PM2, but with a Benchmade style lockup, I would somewhat agree, but I payed nearly 15 times more for my gray PM2, and honestly, I like this knife more. I am not afraid to carry and beat on this knife, it has held an edge well enough, and the fit and finish is spot on. This knife was a bit stiff upon arrival, but is breaking in nicely. I really don't know how they can produce such a nice tool, at such a reasonable price. Okay Have had this knife in service for awhile, and I do still like it BUT: I rolled the edge pretty severely just breaking down cardboard boxes, edge was way to easy to fix, blade steel is pretty soft, all in all, still a decent knife for the price.

Ganzo proves that the big knife companies are making a killing with the prices they charge. This knife is no joke. It’s not a flea market/gas station knife that falls apart after a few weeks. For a Chinese made product, it’s on point. For me it is a perfectly sized edc knife. The machining is refined and the materials are strong. The blade centering is almost perfect, actually better than more expensive knives. The g10 is legit and nicely textured. The new lock is tough but breaks in and really compliments the action of the knife. The blade opens very smoothly with one hand and can easily be closed with one hand. The 440c blade has great geometry and comes razor sharp. I think the 440c is much better than the 8cr13mov that the similar “spider” knives come with. Not only is the price of these ganzo knives insane but the materials are impressive. I had a Chinese “spider” knife and the pocket clip screws were so soft that they stripped out immediately. I’m not trying to discount any of these big knife companies because I do own and like many of their products. Hopefully having Ganzo as a legitimate competitor helps keep quality knife prices down. This knife proves a quality folder does not need to cost $100+ or a knife with a bar lock $200+. If you always wanted a bar lock knife or one of the military spiders, don’t hesitate to get one of these knives. You definitely won’t regret it. You can get 8 of these knives for the price of one of the name brands lol. As someone who owns many knives, I highly recommend the Ganzo G729.

The knife blade is made of 440c just like the knives I had growing up. 440c holds a nice edge but only for a short period then you must resharpen. I have no problem sharpening a blade so the steel type is not a concern. Also considering the price you can’t go wrong. The g10 scales are made perfectly and not too grippy and the knife slides into your pocket nicely. The tip is really thin so don’t try and side to side action when the blade is stuck in some wood but it’s fine for cutting and slicing with that full flat ground blade. When I first got the knife the lock bar was extremely stiff but after only about an hour of messing around opening and closing the knife it eventually got easier to disengage the lock bar and close the knife. The main reason I got the knife was for its resemblance to the para 2 so I didn’t really care about the materials used but to my surprise it’s a really nice knife for $20 and I would buy again.

5 stars since this knife is totally worth more than the $20, but could easily be improved. Pros: all the sub $50 quality knives seem to be on fidget bearings, and as easy as they are to use, they feel loose and fragile. This lockup is surprisingly good. Thin design = excellent food slicer. At 4 oz decent for edc. Great spyderco copy ergos and aesthics. And if you can admit you loose things more than you would like.. then totally worth the cost if you just need a good pocket knife replacement. Buy 2 :) Cons (only 1 and could be improved): 1. the release is no benchmade quality. If you flip it open with a moderate snap it is difficult to release, and not as smooth with just regular use engagement. After disassembly, cleaning, and polishing the interference surface it helped considerably. If you have never used a benchmade you might not notice? 2. (Not cons just compromises) The thin tip might be prone to breaking during utility use. The knife handle, clip, lock up, and base of blade actually feels great for hard use, but the nice thin grind out towards the tip will give you reservation and might break off if tested 440 is fine for price, easy to sharpen, and normal use, but not as good as tool steel. Would rather pay $30 for good D2. Regardless, I would purchase again, but maybe not for gifting due to the release... would rather give Wuben C3 flashlights... great quality great price.

Yes, this knife is made of 440c steel, but as an everyday normal use breaking down boxes and cutting small ropes/twine, it does the job. Detent was a bit stiff out of the box so I had to loosen the pivot screws and lube the pivot to make it nice and smooth. I know the old model had the circular thumb hole like the real Spydies, but the thumb hole this knife is actually a little more functional with the teardrop shape. However, edges are sharp so I had to sand it down so it wouldn't rip my skin off everytime I deploy the blade with the thumb hole. Knife came relatively sharp and action was smooth after the detent adjustment. The axis-lock is a great feature especially for knife though it is very stiff. Again, edges of the release buttons are very sharp so I had to sand them down. Overall, good knife but just very raw. You will need to do a little work to it to fine tune it. For $21, it's worth the effort. Update: After a few months of use, the knife is finally broken in. Knife is super smooth and works to perfection. I'm so glad I sanded down the sharp edges of the thumb hole. The 440C steel is still holding up quite well though I do strop it once a week or at least every other week. I really like this knife. I wish Ganzo made a smaller version with a blade length of less than 2.5 inches. The axis lock with the teardrop thumb hole is superb with some minor modifications.