Sinkevich Custom Koordinal Clone Titanium Framelock Flipper Knife - Another awesome design cloned!

Guess the Chinese makers really love Dmitri Sinkevich's designs.

Otherwise it will be hard to explain so many of his models being cloned lately with the best materials, including milled titanium, carbon fiber and M390 steel.

Ok, maybe not so hard to explain - everybody likes Sinkevich's designs.

He has made a long way from Belarus to the peak of knifemaking with the ZT collaboration.

Now there are 4 versions of clones of the design (all come without the logo):

1. The most premium version is the Vespa CF+Ti+M390, it is also the most expensive one.

2. Vespa Ti+M390 version, also has 3 row ceramic bearings.

3. Green Thorn Ti+D2 version - 4 color options and double row ceramic bearings.

4. Monkey G10+Steel linerlock version - the budget friendly version with steel bearings and 6 color options.

Vespa+Monkey models can be found here (Vespa Store): Vespa Sinkevich Custom Koordinal Clones

Green Thorn version here (Feng Store): Green Thorn Sinkevich Custom Koordinal Clone
Geniune Knives with Sinkevich's design sold here: Sinkevich designed knives

Benchmake 940 943 Carbon Fiber Knife - One of the best EDC knives ever cloned!

After hoping to see Ganzo make a knife that is similar to the Benchmade 940/943 and getting the G756 model, I almost lost all hope that I will get to experience the awesome Osborne design.
But now Ben and his buddies have decided to step up and make this clone in both versions and in the best configuration possible - carbon fiber scales with standoffs.
The blade steel is listed S90V (like on the original CF version), but it is probably just D2. 
One thing I didn't like about this is that they left the original logo, I would really like for it to arrive sterile without any original markings at all, as I don't like the whole "Better for resell" BS.
Anyway - the knife seems to be nicely done, and is a great opportunity to try the awesome Osborne design.
Check out the knife here: Benchmake 940/943
The original one is sold here: Benchmade 940
Or here: Benchmade 943

Ganzo 753 G753 CF G7533CF (Sandwitched Carbon Fiber G10 Laminate) Review - Premium knife on a budget!

I finally received my Ganzo G7533CF knife, and would like to tell you my thoughts about it.

Doing this I will try not to repeat all other reviews, that were done by pretty much everyone online.

First of all I liked the new packaging, especially the new Firebird branded microfiber cloth that now comes instead of the previous low quality one.

Out of the box impressions - the knife came pretty stiff, although oiled and pretty hard to disengage, due to the hard springs of the Axis lock. Sharpness out of the box was great, so was the cutting edge symmetry. One thing I noticed right out of the box was the knife's excellent fit and finish, a rare thing to see on a sub $20 blade.

Because the knife was stiff - I gave it my new-knife-treatment - disassembly, cleaning of the factory oil. polishing the washers (and the blade tang) and tweaking. The knife had 2 washers - one was nylon and the other made from a yellow metal (probably bronze) and the knife was pretty dirty inside. Also I understood what needed to be done to smoothen the knife - because of the coating the G7533 needed to be broken in longer than other blades. After I did all the procedures and opened/closed it about 200 times - the knife became much smoother (even the Axis lock became much softer).

Pros:
1. The Firebird logo - definitely a plus, would be happy if it will replace the Ganzo logo completely.

2. The grey coating - doesn't look cheap and seems to be more durable than paint. Same coating is applied to the pocket clip and even the liners - that is a huge plus!

3. The geared G10 backspacer and the oversized lanyard hole - 2 definite keepers.

4. Lockup is excellent both ways, even when the blade runs smoothly.

5. Ergonomics and gimping are good.

6. The weight reducing cutouts in the liners - Finally they listened.

Cons:

1. The centering is a bit off (not touching the liner).

- The blued hardware and the sandwitched Carbon Fiber G10 laminate - Was on the fence about both. I mean they look nice and done well, but I probably could live without any of them as in my opinion they disturb the overall look, especially when the Axis stayed silver color. Also - I would really like to see Ganzo put real CF scales on a knife, even if it will cost $10 more.

Overall - I really liked this knife, the fit and finish, the action and the attention to details. 

I believe it can make an excellent EDC knife, but also as an inexpensive gift or a first knife.

This is the most technologically advanced one in a while and I wish Ganzo will continue to improve and cheer us with their future products.

Knife can be found on Gearbest: CF versions -  https://goo.gl/solMrt

                                                                      https://goo.gl/V0K9AT
                                              G10 versions - https://goo.gl/qDXEO2

                                                                      https://goo.gl/FE0Bw4  

                                                

New Ganzo G753 G7531 G7533 - Protech with an Axis Lock!

This, next model from Ganzo Knives was highly anticipated.
After the previous hits, people wanted to see what will the Guangzhou fellas come up with next.
The new model has a resemblance to the Protech TR-5 model, with an exception - it's manual and has the Axis lock instead of button lock.
The knife will come with/without grey coating, and with few handle option: Black, Green, Orange G10 and their version of Carbon Fiber (which is a CF+G10 sandwich laminate),
Overall the new model looks pretty good and follows good Ganzo traditions.

Can be found on  Gearbest: CF versions -  https://goo.gl/solMrt
                                                                   https://goo.gl/V0K9AT
                                            G10 versions -  https://goo.gl/qDXEO2

                                                                     https://goo.gl/FE0Bw4