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Yeah guess I better hurry up and get mine. I’d like to find one with the Skeletonized liners though.
I wonder if they were ordered to cease and desist production by Spyderco.

I think it is cloning 90% of original Spyderco Manix 2 XL.

The knives I’ve purchased from GearBest have all been inspected by Border Force which caused a delay, but they’ve all come through. As long as they’re not prohibited (e.g. assisted) you shouldn’t have a problem.

GearBest seems to describe some knives as assisted even though they aren’t, especially if they have a ball bearing pivot.

Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Knife Sharpener, a budget alternative to the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Turn-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000B8FW0E/

You know that you can edit posts right? :+1:

Out of curiosity has anyone tried the extremely cheap Dollar Tree sharpening stone? I just picked one up to mess with on some very cheap junk knives that I have. Currently my sharpening method depending on the state of the edge is choose a sandpaper grit, lay it on top of a mouse pad then pull at a slight angle keeping the edge perpendicular to the direction I’m pulling. I managed to get a knife that was dull to quite usable using this method, but it took some time. I’s like to try out one of those sharpmakers eventually. Thanks for the alternative skinny_tie! The Spyderco costs more than my entire knife collection currently so I’m always interested in budget sharpening methods.

I sharpen my knives when they got dull a bit, usually with a steeper angle than the original one.

But I meant the blade thickness behind the actual cutting edge. Usually cheap knives tend to be quite thick, often with a thick blade stock because it’s “cool” to many people.
This way you get a sharpened prybar instead of a slicer like the usual Spydercos. These blade are or for outdoor use but I like to cut an apple instead of prying it :wink:

This one would be nice to try if they wouldn’t cost twice as much in Europe…

But not the vertical blade play on some units. I read that some times in reviews.

Does anyone know where the upgraded version of this (with skeletonized liners) can be purchased (G7291-BK, black one with CNC machined grooves in the G10 - second from left in the photo)

According to Steel Reviews (isti242’s Blog) At some point this model were upgraded with skeletonized liners and are now a bit lighter weight:

“The latest versions come with skeletonized steel liners so they weight only 4.02 oz (114 g)!” Steel Reviews: Search results for g729

I’m not sure if the skeletonized liner upgrade included G7291 model with CNC grooves. I did see on a review the Ganzo Firebird F729 (Carbon Fiber version) and it did have the skeletonized liners. Chinese Knives: Review Ganzo-Firebird F729

Also does anyone know if these models have been discontinued by Ganzo?
G7291
G729
F729

None of these are currently showing on their website. https://ganzoknife.com/

As I know the CF version debuted with the skeletonized steel liners then they upgraded the solid G10 versions too. I bought my G729 last April at GearBest and it came with the skeletonized steel liners and the Firebird logo on the blade. I have no info about the grooved G10 versions.

Sorry Adahn. I just checked it against her Spyderco and they are darn close to the same behind the edge. Its definitely a slicer and if there is a difference its minute.

You mean Brother 1601 has blade play issue? Or you meant to say Manix 2 XL?

Thank you. That’s good to know for my next budget blade purchase :slight_smile:

The brother 1601.

The thing i can tell you is that the f729 cf has a better lock up deeper and it is skeletonized.
I still can see the old ganzo models g729 in shops.

Mine shipped yesterday from GearBest for $18.26 i have not used insurance or tracking on my last 2 knife orders and they still arrived.

John.

Mine is fine. But i don’t disassemble my knives.

My Brother 1601 also has a solid lock-up (no blade play).

Thanks for the response skinny_tie,

These are the 2 i purchased. what do you think my chances are?

https://www.gearbest.com/pocket-knives-and-folding-knives/pp_597654.html
https://www.gearbest.com/knives-tools/pp_628421.html
guess i will find out soon enough :zipper_mouth_face:

You can see vertical blade play in some samples in youtube and reviews in the standard shops. I read some times the same, but in other cases the lock up is good. The vertical blade play can be tiny too, not a lot