Knife Review -- Ganzo FireBird FH11 D2 Folding Knife

old4570

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I do sincerely apologize if I gush a little , the Ganzo FireBird is simply the best Chinese made knife I have experienced to date . The firebird takes Chinese made knives to the next level and priced around $25 USD , one is simply getting a lot of knife for the money . The knife is tight , there is no slop anywhere . The carbon fiber handle feels solid and perhaps a little cold and mechanical . I thought the clip might bite my palm , but no ! Carving up a cardboard box I could barely feel the clip . Also the blade size / thickness is just right , cutting through the cardboard with little resistance . Speaking of cutting ! When I had completed the task of turning the box into strips , I tried to shave my arm . Surprise surprise , it shaved hair with no trouble at all ! Seriously ? , most other knives get quite a bit of wear on the edge and can't shave hair after carving up cardboard . I am amazed that the firebird held it's edge so well . Quite frankly this just might be one of the best Chinese made knives out there , certainly the best that has passed through my hands . I have to say , if you collect or like cheap knives . Then you really need to pony up a little more and get the firebird from Ganzo . Here is a knife that can compete with the more expensive brand name knives from Europe and the USA . If Ganzo continues to make knives like the firebird for the lower end of the $$ market , I would say that other knife makers either need to start worrying or lifting their game . I would rate the FireBird = Must have ! ( Don't have one ? Get one )

BLADE EDGE TYPEFine
BLADE HARDNESS±60 HRC
BLADE MATERIALD2 Steel
BLADE TYPEDrop Point
HANDLE MATERIALCarbon Fibre
KNIFE CLIPYes
LOCK TYPELiner Lock
Manufacturer
BRANDGANZO
Package
PACKAGE TYPEPlain
PACKAGE CONTENTS1*Knife, 1*Storage Bag
Dimensions
DEPTH3.3 mm
HEIGHT117 mm
WIDTH27 mm
BLADE LENGTH87 mm
CLOSE LENGTH117 mm
OPEN LENGTH205 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT113 g
THICKNESS3.3 (Blade) mm

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bigburly912

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I'm glad you put this up! I had no idea they made these with D2 steel. I've only seen them in 440. At 24-30 bucks you are basically just paying for the blade. Great looking knives. I could find a spot for it in my rotation. Ordering one now.
 
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