Y-Start Jin02 EDC Axis Lock Knife Review from GearBest - Better than Ganzo G7533?

For the comparison I used the very popular Ganzo G7533 model, which I received at about the same time. 
The comparison:
Overall fit and finish - pretty much the same level of quality, both have milled liners and excellent fit and finish, maybe a slight advantage for the Jin02.
Mechanics and lockup - a clear win for the Jin02 - perfect centering, 0 blade play in any direction and much smoother action right out of the box (bearings in the pivot) give it a clear advantage over the Ganzo (even after I polished the washers on a Ganzo).
Axis lock - is easier to disengage on the Jin, but it is also a bit stiffer and has sharper edges, so a tie at this point.
Blade steel and shape - A slight advantage to the Jin, due to FFG (Full Flat Grind) shape, thinner grind and D2 steel (EDIT: later found out Ystart use 7Cr17MoV and label it as D2. Can't get much more for the price).
Ergonomics - I personally prefer the Ganzo, it sits a little bit better in my Medium sized hand but the Jin is OK as well (it is individual).
Pocket clip - If there is a weaker side on the Jin, it is it's pocket clip. Ganzo clearly takes this one, due to to the more stiff, pointy polished clip on the Jin. Also the Jin's clip creates a small "hot spot" in my hand while squeezing it hard in the hand.
Verdict - the Jin02 is an awesome knife and will serve you well as an EDC blade.
It's clear advantages are the mechanics, overall quality (especially in the details) and the better cutting blade shape.
If you care about those things in the knife, you will probably like the Jin02 a lot.
I got mine here: Y-Start Jin02
Same knife on Amazon: Y-Start Jin02

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