Ganzo Firebird G758 G7582AL Aluminium Automatic Switchblade Knife Review!

I have received the knife from Fasttech and would like to share with you my review of it.

The knife comes in a new Firebird branded box, with a microfiber sleeve.

First impressions: The knife feels pretty light in hand, no visible scratches or nicks, opens fast from the beginning - very well done!

Pros:
1. Blade centering, lockup, sharpness, grind - all are done great! So is the stonewash finish on the blade, really liked it.

2. Mechanics are also awesome, opens smoothly and fast, with a small kick.

3. Safety - finally they have done it right! It is solid, made from aluminum, doesn't wiggle and has a nice tactile feeling to it. Kudos Ganzo!

4. Pocket clip is finally in the right position - tip up carry.

5. The handle is made from 2 pieces of aluminum, screws are only visible from the clip side, which adds to the overall clean look. In my case it has a purple anodizing, which also looks unique and adds color to my collection.

Cons (more of suggestions of improvement):
1. The pocket clip is poliched, I would really prefer it stonewashed, like the blade.

2. The blade has marking on the other side "Made by China Ganzo". A smaller "Ganzo" writing would have been nicer and cleaner.

3. The inside of the handle slabs feels a little sharp, smoother edges would feel better.

The Verdict - this is a huge leap for Ganzo/Firebird knives, the knife is well made and feels much more expensive than the price it is sold at. I can't wait to see which aluminum model Ganzo will come out with next! I really hope it will be something Microtech style (Microtech Socom Elite Mini for example), another Protech style or a small, sleek auto knife.

Check out the knife here: Ganzo Firebird G758 G7582AL

Check out other Ganzo made knives on Amazon: Ganzo knives

Green Thorn Shirogorov F95 Flipper Knife

Green Thorn, a rising star in the Chinese knife manufacturing scene, have now made one of the best knife designs - Shirogorov F95 Flipper, in 3 different versions: clean, with orange G10 insert and with the beloved T pattern.

The new model is made with double row ceramic bearings and milling in the titanium to reduce weight - which makes it one of the best value knives on the market today.

Can be found here(Ссылки): Green Thorn F95 Flipper

Specifications:

Overall length: 223 mm

Blade length: 95 mm

Handle length: 128 mm

Blade thickness: 4mm

Blade width: 28 mm

Blade Finish: HighTech Stone wash

System: Ceramic ball bearings double row

Hardness: 59-60 HRC

Net weight: (A1 approximately 118 g), (B2 approximately 147g), (C3 approximately 113g)

Blade material: D2 (100% real D2, can be tested)

Handle Material: TC4 Titanium, CNC cutting, molding process, to reduce weight.

Newest Spyderco Clones - Lightning Strike CF Military and budget G10 Mamba style knives!

There have been a real wave of clones lately, almost every day a new model emerges, sometimes more. I suspect it has something to do with the holidays and our inner desire to buy ourselves or our loved ones something nice.

The wave didn't pass on one of the most loved companies - Spyderco Knives, and now there are 2 new models available:

1. Budget Mamba clone: a G10 version of the very interesting Brend/Pirela design, one that you won't be afraid to really use. Features liner lock and bearings in the pivot.

Genuine can be found here: Spyderco C196CFTIP Mamba

2. Lightning strike CF Military: I suspect this to be a CF+G10 Ganzo style laminate, but still this looks pretty good in the pictures. RAT 1 with the same materials can be also found in this store.

Genuine Spyderco Military here: Spyderco C36GPE Military

S110V Sprint Run here: Spyderco C36GPDBL Military