Ganzo G729-GR Folding Pocket Knife, 440C Stainless Steel Blade, Ergonomic G10 Non-Slip Handle with Clip, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Folder, Axis Lock, Outdoor EDC Knife (Green)

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.

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.

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.

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

An inexpensive knife, I gave to a friend who has a habit of misplacing knife’s lol I can not attest to the blade steel but imho it was well worth the price

What a fantastic knife by Ganzo! First time owning a 'leaf blade' style knife. (I can now say why people love their Spyderco Leaf blade style knives.) That blade shape on the Ganzo G729 is super functional for many reasons. It has a long effective cutting edge that is good for cutting, excellent for slicing, and with its sharp point great for puncturing/opening projects. The 440C blade steel has a perfect amount of thickness at the spine of the knife,and because the blade is super tall with a hollow grind the blade is nice and thin behind the cutting edge making the knife a great/awesome slicer. Let's talk about the 440C steel shall we. 440C is a *great stainless steel, which is a hard steel from the high carbon content and and very corrosion resistant stainless steel because of the high chromium levels. There are small amounts of molybdenum, mangenese, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus in the steel metallurgy, making 440C easy to sharpen to a very keen edge because of the size of the carbides in the steel. 440C is a more brittle steel because of the high carbon content, so you will have to be careful while prying hard objects with the tip of your Ganzo folding blade knife taking care not to snap off that pointy narrow tip, however that brittleness from the high carbon content ensures that keen edge if you know how to sharpen a knife properly. If you choose to reprofile your edge to -17⁰ Apex 440C will take a mirror polish edge that is blindingly sharp. Because 440C is a mid grade (ball bearing) steel that does not contain vanadium, or tungsten it will need to be sharpened more often under hard use than say D2 A2 S2 1095 154CM non powdered metallurgical steels, and twice as often under heavy use as some of the powder super steels(M390 20CV M4 S90V) available for knives now. 440C is a great budget stainless steel for a EDC knife that sharpens much easier than those super steels do, 440C is better than good it's great. My Ganzo G729 knife came to me sharp, and now after a diamond strop is even sharper, scalpel sharp! (the nicks in my skin attest to this) the knife is extremely easy to sharpen compared to my D2 knife blades. The knife is not ultra lightweight because it's frame is steel underneath the beautifully finished G10 scales that are rounded off smoothly with no uncomfortable sharp edges making it a pleasure to hold, use and weild. The locking mechanism is stiff but becomes less so the more you use the knife. The G729 Ganzo folding knife uses a bar lock mechanism for opening and closing the knife which Ganzo calls their 'G-Lock' After pulling on the pins of the G lock out of place which are held in place by a stiff spring mechanism the blade is able to pivot freely open or closed. Blade deploys easily with a flick of the wrist and locks solidly into place. It's is a very fun knife to play/fidget with if you have average to large size hands. The knife is not a small knife but it is not massive either, it's just right (I own a few Ganzo 'firebird' models and they are too small for my hands, if I am not careful how I palm the firebird model knife the knife tip will cut me when flicking the blade closed) and will not cut me when flicking the knife closed or upon flicking the knife open because the tip of these model is very pointed and extremely sharp. The knife clip works perfect for pocket carry with the right amount of non slip tension I don't worry about the knife falling out of my pocket and it sits deeply in my pocket without bottoming out while wearing scrubs. The only way Ganzo could improve would be to use a steel in this knife that retains a longer lasting edge and a tougher steel but Ganzo would have to charge more unless they use a properly heated treated D2/A2 steel which is a very economical option. Or Ganzo could do a high end run of this model in properly heat treated 'Magnacut' steel for the steel nerds (like myself) out there who would pay for such a knife. The Ganzo G729 is a fantastic knife in so many ways, you just need to buy one to see what the hype is all about. (I own this same model in olive green too) The Ganzo G729 truly deserves 5 stars. It's well made and inexpensive for what you get. The only weak point I can see (hopefully I never witness)is the spring locking mechanism, hopefully the springs never break in the G lock mechanism, as a builder engineer maker of stuff that is the only weakness I see in the design especially if used near saltwater/corrosive environments. Spring steel fatigue is part of the gamble Im guessing when making elaborate spring locking mechanisms. I still give this knife five stars with this being said. Get A Ganzo Knife it will bring you happiness if you like inexpensive extremely well made knives. Well done Ganzo I am now officially a fan of your knives! Aloha Timothy

Let me start off by saying this is my 2nd Ganzo knife. I have their Delica knock-off that I keep on my person when I'm out running/rucking (if you workout similarly, try carrying it appendix in your waistband- you'll forget it's there). My goal for that was a knife in 440C and plastic so I didn't have to worry about cost/rust when I'm sweating. Before buying that knife, from my research I found that they may have some agreement with Spyderco or may have done some manufacturing for them which is why they are allowed to make similar products. I have a large knife collection ranging from cheap to $300+ knives. I have a handful of Spyderco and Benchmade knives. While you won't mistake this for the same quality as Spyderco, neither will your bank account. However, the axis-style lock came better than any Benchmade I own. Pros: - value is excellent - blade came blistering sharp, the grind is actually really thin behind the edge (ZT take note!) - perfect size sharpening choil (Spyderco take note!) - same ergos and size as PM2 - thinner blade stock than a Para 3 - Benchmade/standard pocket clip screw pattern? (need to confirm but looks like it) - Axis-style lock is more like a Bestech (smooth on top, more tension) and tuned perfectly out of the box (take notes Benchmade!) - blade has no play, even with Axis-style lock (take notes Benchmade!) - the phosphorous bronze washers in mine are already smooth- polished? - lightened stainless steel liners Cons: - fit and finish is good, especially at price point, but not top tier - blade corners are a bit sharp- mine isn't terrible but I get why people in other reviews complain about the thumb hole being a bit sharp. nothing 5 minutes and a piece of sandpaper can't fix (also, some Spyderco models are also really sharp in my experience). if they improve their process, I'd recommend adding a chamfer to the blade stock on every corner. - their jimping is awkward- the Delica style knife is the same way. the geometry is slightly off and it doesn't have any aggressiveness, so don't expect it to help - could they like, make the logo a tad smaller? - still relatively heavy, if you care about that kind of thing for a full-size knife - it's still 440C- not necessarily a bad thing, just know what to expect Get this knife, especially when it's on sale. If you need a high quality beater knife, want to try Spyderco or Benchmade to see what they are about but don't want to spend the money, or are still sad about missing out on the collab 550 and 555 series, this is easily worth picking up. I would even recommend this over any entry-level Kershaw, CRKT, Gerber, or anything like that. If you're looking at the $100+ price range, I'd go for the Manix 2 series instead- it's better in every category (except looks imo). Sub-$25, I'm not sure of anything else that is this high of quality and running on PB washers (even sub-$50? I like this better than the Spyerdco Tenacious lightweight/entry level 8Cr & FRN liner lock series knives at more than twice the price). Can't beat it, and I'm sure I'll be gifting these in the future. I'll update this review if anything changes but color me impressed so far.

The knife is great, and at its price, it's a must-buy. It's heavily inspired by the spyderco paramilitary 2 and effectively serves as a working-man's alternative to it; after all, what good is an incredibly expensive knife if you're afraid to ever use it? It arrived adequately sharp, and it was easy to bring it to razor sharpness. 440C steel is fairly durable, easy to sharpen, fairly resistant to rust, and holds an edge for a decent length of time, making it a good all-round steel; it's not going to blow your mind on any singular aspect, but it won't fail at any either, making it a jack of all trades. The blade shape is wonderful; the combination of a full flat grind and being almost entirely belly (a knife's belly is the curved portion) means that it just wants to glide through whatever you're cutting, and because of the jimping on the back and the finger choil on the front, you can choke up for even more control over the blade and its tip. The finger hole works well, and the knife can comfortably be flicked open with either your thumb or middle finger on either hand. The whole knife is ambidextrous. The finger hole works well, and the knife can comfortably be flicked open with either your thumb or middle finger on either hand. It also has a tip-up pocket clip that can be moved to either side, though if you're used to deep-carry pocket clips, the knife may stick out more than you're used to. The G-lock (which is what Ganzo calls their axis lock) can be used to flick the knife open or closed, but its springs came with an incredible amount of tension—much more than any other axis lock I've ever owned—and it was enough to make it painful to engage the lockbar. The springs can be adjusted, but it's something you'll have to do yourself; there are tutorials on Youtube that can guide you through the process. For what it's worth, the knife is amazing; you'll likely have to fiddle with the axis lock springs, but once you do that, you'll have a knife that punches FAR above what its price would suggest.