New Ganzo folders at Gearbest

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Ganzo G7413 with plain G10 handle and black blade: ***HERE*** (black, orange, green)

Ganzo G7413 with grooved G10 handle and black blade: ***HERE*** (orange, black)

Ganzo G7412 with grooved G10 handle and sw blade: ***HERE*** (orange, black)

Ganzo G740 with plain G10 handle: ***HERE*** (orange, black, green)

Ganzo G7371 with G10 handle and satin blade: ***HERE*** (black, orange)

Ganzo G7372 with G10 handle and stone washed blade: ***HERE*** (black, orange)

Ganzo G7041 (G704 with stone washed blade): ***HERE*** 

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Godzilla is here - extra large Shirogorov 110 style folder

It's not for the faint-hearted :)

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish in every detail 

- perfectly centered, elegant 4.33" (110 mm) light stonewashed blade
- solid lock-up without any blade play

- smooth opening and closing thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- despite the XL size its weight is moderate (skeletonized steel liners)

- it's a good conversation starter for the right person ;) 

Cons:

- the lock comes with quite strong omega springs

Details:

Blade length: 4.33" (110 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.177" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~61 HRC)

Open length: 9.8" (249 mm)

Closed length: 5.47" (139 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 7.02 oz (199 g)

Handle: G10 + skeletonized steel liners

Lock: axis-lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy different versions at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Shirogorov 110 thumb stud version: ***HERE*** (brown)

                                                             ***HERE*** (green)

Shirogorov 110 grooved blade with steel bolsters: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

The grooves are photoshopped in the seller's pics but here is a real one:

Shirogorov 110 and Decepticon 2:

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New Ganzo folders are coming - G727M-W1, G734, G738

Benchmade Barrage style Ganzo G738

You can buy the Ganzo G738 in 3 colors:    ***HERE*** (Aliexpress)

                                                                          ***HERE*** (Gearbest)

G738-W1 with wood handle scales: ***HERE*** (Aliexpress)

                                                             ***HERE*** (Gearbest)

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Ganzo G727M-W1 with wood hadle scales

You can buy the Ganzo G727M-W1: ***HERE*** (Aliexpress)

                                                             ***HERE*** (Gearbest)

Ganzo G734 "Liner lock Stretch"

You can buy the Ganzo G734 in 4 colors: ***HERE*** (Aliexpress)

                                                                       ***HERE*** (Gearbest)

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New Ganzo G733 "Axis-lock Stretch" is coming

Seller's pics:

Have you ever dreamed of an axis-lock Spyderco Stretch with G10 handle? :)

You can buy the G733 in 4 colors at Gearbest.com: ***HERE***
Black grooved handle: ***HERE*** 

You can also buy the G733 in 5 colors at a reliable seller on Aliexpress:

Black grooved handle:   ***HERE*** 

Solid handle (4 colors):  ***HERE***

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Ganzo G729 vs. Paramilitary 2 clone

Both of them come with an excellent fit & finish and solid lock-up.

You can find my detailed review about the Ganzo G729: ***HERE***

Differences:
PM2:
- Compression lock
- Less weight thanks to the skeletonized nested steel liners
- Jimpings on the blade spine and on the finger choil too
- Slightly thicker and narrower blade
- One way mounted (right hand tip up) pocket clip 
- Bigger lanyard hole with lanyard tube

G729:
- Axis-lock
- It weights more thanks to the full steel liners
- Jimpings on the blade spine only
- Slightly thinner and wider blade with sharpening notch
- Two way mounted (right or left hand tip up) pocket clip 
- Smaller lanyard hole

Details of the Paramilitary 2 clone:
Blade length: 3.46" (88 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.137" (3.5 mm)

Blade steel: 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel (58 - 60 HRC)

Open length: 8.19" (208 mm)

Closed length: 4.72" (120 mm)

Weight: 4.02 oz  (114 g)

Handle: Anso style G10 handle with nested skeletonized steel liners

Lock: compression lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy the Paramilitary 2 clone at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE*** 
Plain G10 version in black or digicamo: ***HERE***

and the G729 in 5 colors:

Black grooved handle: ***HERE***

Black handle:                ***HERE***
Orange handle:             ***HERE***
Green handle:               ***HERE***
Digi-camo handle:        ***HERE***

You can also buy the G729 in 5 colors at Gearbest:

Black grooved handle:   ***HERE***

Solid handle (4 colors):  ***HERE***

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Ganzo G717 "Axis-lock Sebenza"

Sebenza style folder with axis-lock and Anso style G10 handle

Pros:

- sturdy folder with an excellent fit and finish
- stone washed Sebenza style blade 
- perfectly centered blade with rounded spine

- smooth opening, rock solid lock-up without any blade play

- thick comfortable handle design with stylish Anso pattern

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.38" (86 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.138" (3.5 mm)

Blade steel: 440C Stainless Steel (~58 HRC)

Open length: 8.11" (206 mm)

Closed length: 4.72" (120 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.7" (18 mm)

Weight: 5.43 oz  (154 g)

Handle: G10 handle with steel liners

Lock: axis-lock

Carry: right or left hand tip up

You can buy the G717 at Gearbest.com: ***HERE*** (orange)
                                                                    ***HERE*** (black)

                                                                    ***HERE*** (khaki)

Use coupon code "G717" for an extra discount (final price $14.96).

Rounded blade spine

Ganzo G704, G717 and G716:

You can buy them at Gearbest.com:  ***HERE*** (G704)

                                                              ***HERE*** (G716 part serrated)

                                                              ***HERE*** (G716 plain)

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