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Ganzo G729

Ganzo
465

Single-handed closing knife with G-10 composite blades, axis-lock lock

€28.16
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Colour: Black
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Single-handled knife with metal handle with G-10 composite blades, axis-lock lock and blade made of 440 marked material. One of the few closing knives suitable for both left- and right-handed users - the pocket clip can be repositioned from right to left, and the controls are identical on both sides of the knife.

  • blade steel: 440C
  • blade length: 88mm
  • blade thickness: 3.1mm
  • weight: 116g
  • open blade length: 210mm
  • length of closed blade: 122mm
  • colour: black, green, orange, camouflage

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User review of GANZO G729 knife - Jan Pokorný

Chinese-made Ganzo knives are slowly but surely starting to win their place on the Czech market. They are inexpensive, despite their low price very well made, made of steels of sufficient quality and very often their shape is based on their much more expensive original designs of renowned brands. I myself own the fifth knife of this brand, so far I cannot complain about any of them and I am satisfied with them.

GANZO G729 - photo by Jan Pokorný On the Ganzo G729 knife, the inspiration of the well-known Spyderco Paramilitary 2 knife is obvious at first glance. The large opening on the blade alone is unmistakable (this opening on the blade is traditionally associated with Spyderco knives, although nowadays it appears on knives of other brands). There are a few differences between this expensive original and the Chinese replica:

  • Ganzo costs around 700,-, Spyderco is at least six times more expensive
  • Ganzo has a blade made of 440C steel (much used on Spanish knives such as the Muela and Nieto), Spyderco has a blade made of CPM S30V steel
  • Ganzo has a 3.3mm thick blade, Spyderco 3.5mm
  • Ganzo has only two clip positions (due to the Axis Lock locking feature that prevents the clip from being positioned at the center pin), Spyderco has four clip positions. There is also a difference in the placement of the three clip holes (on the Spyderco the holes are arranged in a triangle shape, on the Ganza they are basically side by side)
  • Ganzo is made with Axis Lock, Spyderco with Compression Lock (very simplified - similar to Liner Lock only on the top of the handle, not down by the thumb)
  • Ganzo has cheap concave head torxes for grip and centre pin withdrawal, Spyderco uses slightly higher quality straight head bolt torxes
  • Ganzo is easy to find, Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is a bit harder to find

What the two knives have in common is a G-10 handle, virtually the same blade shape, a large opening for opening the blade with one hand, and a thumb rest behind it. Even the clip looks quite similar, except that the Spyderco has the traditional spider emblem.

The manufacturer lists the following specifications for the Ganzo G720 knife:GANZO G729 - photo by Jan Pokorný

  • Steel: 440C (high quality stainless steel, which is very easy to grind and has sufficient durability for most common activities)
  • Blade: 88mm long, polished, drop point shape, flat cut (harder to sharpen, but in this case the blade still has a blade facet that resharpens)
  • Lock: double-sided Axis Lock (reliable and well made lock on this knife)
  • Handle: G-10 with metal inserts (the handle has a slight roughening that keeps the knife from slipping in the hand)
  • Blade thickness: 3.3mm (at the blade tip, gradually thinning in a flat cut towards the blade)
  • Weight: 123g (it's not a heavy knife that will weigh you down in your pocket, nor will it be blown off the table by the wind)
  • Length of closed knife: 122mm
  • Open knife length: 210mm

The Ganzo G729 knife will fit your hand the first time you get to know it. It grips well, there's no pressure anywhere, no burrs, no sharp edges. For being a Chinese replica, it is well made. You can grip it tightly in your palm and yet you don't feel like your hand is about to fall off.

The blade opens very well. If you have it well adjusted, there is no play in the blade, neither horizontal nor vertical. The blade's facet is symmetrical along its length and on both sides (I'm not surprised by Ganzo anymore, but I can also just get really lucky with good pieces per series). The knife came to me beautifully sharp - it shaves. The blade opening hole is large enough, well machined from the factory, my thumb doesn't rub against it when opening the blade. The edge at the thumb rest is a bit sharper. When closed, the blade is in the central axis, the blade also does not bend laterally.

The Axis Lock is a reliable lock. It holds very well on the Ganz, it doesn't tend to loosen the blade lock in the open position. It releases well, walks smoothly. With a little practice, the blade can be opened and closed with one hand. If the center pivot is well adjusted, the blade can be opened and closed with a swing with the safety on.

The clip on the handle is sufficiently stiff and snug to the handle. It does loosen a little over time, but not so much that when you jump for joy, the knife falls out onto the pavement. It doesn't tear the hem of your trouser pocket when you pull it out, and it doesn't push or get in the way when you grip it. It's polished, so it doesn't rub off any paint, which sometimes bothers connoisseurs (on the other hand, it's a sign that the knife hasn't been in your pocket for the first day).

GANZO G729 - photo by Jan Pokorný The knife definitely won't get lost in everyday use. You can use it in food processing (fruits, vegetables, meat, fish), outdoors in the field (wood, branches, car belt, rope, etc.) it is also good to work with. It is good for slicing printed matter, it is easy to process small onions, and it is also good for spreading pate (thanks to the relatively wide blade). You have to cut the slice of bread all the way around, because the blade is too short for this task. It's a knife that is primarily designed for manly work (again, given the steel of the blade), but you can do finer work with it. A bark boat for a spunt, some carving...why not. It takes deft hands. Thanks to the thumb rest on the top of the blade, you can put more pressure on it in a vertical direction (useful for example when preparing shavings, cutting less pliable material, etc.).

Tough guys who expect "movie feats" from their knife (piercing the hood of a car, rappelling through a belay cord hole, etc.) may as well forget about buying this knife. The 440C steel and the overall construction of the knife is not suitable for such stunts. However, in a crisis situation where your life would depend on the knife, you would not look at the quality of the steel and the price of the knife you have in your pocket. If you know how to do it (without damaging the knife), you can try something out of the ordinary with it.

In this day and age, when it's still probably not quite normal to carry knives like this in your pocket and use them for everyday activities, you're sure to attract attention. Especially if you align the centre pivot and open the blade with a swing. But it's also about where and how you use your knife and how you open it.

So how do I rate the Ganzo G729? It's affordable. It fits well in the hand where it doesn't press and gets the job done in normal use. It has a reliable lock that holds the blade well in the open position. The 440C steel is quite easy to sharpen, which will be appreciated especially by those who are not so experienced in this skill. It will hold its sharpness for quite a long time with good handling. The knife is reasonably heavy, so your hands won't tire as quickly when working with it. The clip on the handle holds well. Overall, the knife does not look shabby, it is clear that the comrades in China have played with it.

What can I say in conclusion? Ganzo has not let me down again. As a knife lover, I find in it a reliable companion for everyday carry and use. I don't have to worry about cutting something with it, and even though it's from China, it doesn't look cheap (like it's from the market).

Jan Pokorný

User review of GANZO G729 knife - Milan Matějka

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Data sheet

Blade material:
440C
Handle material:
G10
Blade length:
88mm
Weight:
116g

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