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 
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.
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
For those interested in knives from around the world, I found this article quite interesting.
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I can’t see any problem with them - unassisted one handed opening knives, including flippers - aren’t prohibited imports.
If you’re in Brisvegas and you’re interested higher quality (and slightly more expensive) knives it’s worth checking out Cleaver Firearms - they have excellent prices on Cold Steel knives.
Ok, when it is unfolded, I put a lot of force on the back of the blade, now it has very tiny vertical blade play.
Wish I didn’t do that. :person_facepalming: 
I wish I could add a comment there but there’s no button or field or anything to do that.
Anyways, the Hungarian folder is not a Szankovits, (pronounce in english words like sun-co-witch), but a fejesgörbe (now this is impossible in english), which means fejes - has a head, the part around the pivot, görbe, it’s curved. Szankovits is one maker, there’s 4-5 other companies that still make such knives till today.
Too bad these traditional knives are usually only available in their countries of origin and they are quite expensive compared to our beloved Made in PRC knives…
Interesting article. Of course in my country the spanish navaja. If course classics like opinel, mora, victorinox…
Really navaja is a folder knife not a brand like opinel etc. Navaja is a knife style, not a brand.
The Belarusian Navaja is almost identical to one of the most Iconic South African knives, the Okapi.
