Ganzo G729-OR Folding Pocket Knife 440C Stainless Steel Blade G10 Anti-Slip Handle with Clip Hunting Fishing Camping Folder Outdoor EDC Utility Folding Knife (Orange)

I’m going to talk about the elephant in the room right away. Yes it’s similar to the Spyderco Para 2. If I’m Ganzo why not make a knife that is popular as the Para 2. This Ganzo knife holds up on its own. The fit and finish is done very well, comes surprisingly sharp out the box. The 440C steel is a great steel fo the price point. Has amazing edge retention, and stainless. People seem to sleep on 440C good edge retention for the price. Way better than, 8cr13mov holds an edge even better than 14c28n. I would put it near D2 when heat treated right, and Ganzo does a good job on their heat treatment. The G10 is nice the thumb hole has good access, and the cross bar lock works amazing, with great action. Now I’m not going to sit up hear and tell you that this knife is as good as a Para 2, which I own as well, but for most of us who can’t go out hear and spend $200+ dollars on knife’s this is a very nice affordable alternative.

The Ganzo G729 is an intriguing knife that immediately draws comparisons to the iconic Spyderco Paramilitary 2. The similarities in design are undeniable, but the G729 carves its own path with a few notable distinctions. One of the standout features is the axis-style lock, a mechanism often associated with Benchmade. While not as refined as the original, the G729's axis lock functions reliably and securely, offering a satisfying "click" upon deployment. The blade is a highlight, arriving razor-sharp out of the box. Crafted from 440C stainless steel, it strikes a balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening. It may not hold an edge as long as premium steels, but it proves more than capable for everyday cutting tasks. The G10 handles provide a comfortable and grippy hold, further enhancing the overall user experience. They offer a solid feel in hand and exude a sense of quality that belies the G729's budget-friendly price. If you're a fan of the Paramilitary 2 but seeking a more affordable alternative, the Ganzo G729 is worth considering. It may not be a perfect clone, but it delivers a commendable performance at a fraction of the cost. The G729 is a testament to Ganzo's ability to offer value-driven knives without sacrificing essential features or functionality

I've been carrying either a Spyderco or Benchmade knife every day for the past 25 years, and I'm a fan of both companies. After seeing the G729 and how it was basically designed after Spyderco's PM2 with a Benchmade "Axis lock". This is a great design idea, but I had serious doubts about the quality of the knife. Ultimately, I decided that the price was worth giving it a shot. The knife is surprisingly well made for this price point. The 440C blade steel, G10 scales, and crossbar lock are features that you don't typically see in a knife under $50. The knife was packaged in a nice box, similar to what is typically used with quality knives. Initially, the operation of the knife was very stiff. Stiff opening/closing, and very stiff lock action - enough so that I considered returning it. I viewed a youtube video about adjusting the omega springs, and spent ~ 15 minutes working on the knife (not difficult at all). The knife functions much more smoothly now. There are some "nitpicky details", like the jimping, that are not nearly as nice as what is done by the big name brands. In the end, it is a surprisingly good knife for the price.

I see why these are popular! VERY well made for the price. Same perfect size as a PM2. This is a budget knife made with affordable materials but the craftsmanship is great! I've been carrying only 3 days but it seems very durable and the edge retention isn't bad.

I love knives and have more of them than I need. There is no piece of rope or cardboard that is in desperate need of being cut at my house. I purchased this knife to see what the Spyderco style was all about, and I love Axis Lock knives and have other Ganzo knives that I am very happy with. This knife has nice materials and is constructed well. It is fine when it is closed or opened or being used. The only problem I have with this knife is the action of the Axis Lock. It is terribly stiff. The effort required to open or close this knife is so great, that after three deployments, my wrist and thumb and index finger are too sore to continue to open and close the knife. This knife has "ZERO Fidget Factor". I can "Slow Roll" open the knife OK, and I could use two hands to close the knife like it was a "Slip Joint" OK, but I will be returning this knife because there is no pride of ownership, and right out of the box it is handicapped. If I did keep this knife, it would live in a drawer and never be used, due to compitition from well working knives. I don't know if Ganzo is using omaga springs that are too strong or if in engineering where to drill the holes or the length of some internal part they miscalculated, but this knife is a lemon! Once open, it "passes" as a decent Fixed Blade, but that is hardly the point of a folding knife.

Well I think I finally lost it. You could show up again you never know. This knife was a workhorse. I put a working edge on it to where I wouldn't be sharpening it all the time and it held an edge forever and was my favorite work knife. I'm going to end up buying another one if I don't find mine. Before they became a full brand they were actually a clone company. So a lot of their knives are clones of very popular knives and in good quality steel. Right now I have a bug out clone from them that is amazing. The biggest issue with the bug out was this all plastic and the clone that they make has steel scales. All their knives are great for the price.

es la primera Ganzo que tengo y estoy flipado lo bien que esta hecha y el poco precio que tiene

Looks well built. Locking mechanism is still and hard to flick

Das Messer ist sorgfältig geschliffen+ hat 1 gute Arbeitsschärfe. Aber das ist eigentlich gar nicht so wichtig, auch wenn viele Rezensenten großen Wert darauf legen. Schließlich muß 1 Messer, mit dem gearbeitet wird sowieso öfters geschliffen werden. Wichtiger ist, keine groben Verarbeitungs oder Materialfehler vorzufinden. Sowohl die Klinge, der Griff, die Scheide sind erstklassig + ohne Fehler hergestellt. Der Schliff ist bei Bedarf leicht nachzuschärfen. Am Übergang zwischen Klinge+ Griff, sowie in der Scheide gibt es keine Stellen, an denen sich Schmutz sammelt. Alles ist gut durchd8+ leicht zu reinigen. Ob es spülmaschinenfest ist, habe ich noch nicht getestet. Aber es gibt bisher keine Zeichen von Korrosion. Wer 1 robustes Arbeitsmesser haben möchte, mit dem Lebensmittel bearbeitet werden sollen, oder jegliche handwerkliche Schneidarbeiten, wird hier gut bedient. Zu den Dingen die im Grunde andere Werkzeuge erfordern, wie Feuerholz spalten, oder andere extreme Belastungen 4 SCHNEIDWERKZEUGE, kann ich nur raten, passendes Werkzeug zu verwenden. Dies ist 1 Schneidwerkzeug. Verwende es so+ es wird lange gut sein. Sobald ich 1 weiteres brauche, werde ich dieses berücksichtigen.l

Bien acabada y bien funciomiento,acero bueno y bien afilada con una buena ergonomia.

Great design, good quality, and axis lock are a big plus, perfect weight, delivery on time before chrismas. Perfect for camping and outdoor.