GANZO Firebird F7601 Pocket Folding Knife 440C Stainless Steel Blade G-10 Anti-Slip Handle with Clip Hunting Gear Fishing Camping Folder Outdoor EDC Knife (Green)

This is probably my only recent pocket knife purchase that came ready to use straight from the box. Everything else has required some kind of repair, adjustment, or modification before being ready to use as an EDC. Most have been minor, but they still needed to be done.So far, it's had excellent edge retention, the scales were trimmed perfectly with the edges of the frame pieces, the standoff and blade pivot screw were securely tightened but not overnight, and the standoffs were all at perfect 90° angles with the frames. The fit and finish of the scales makes it easy and very comfortable to grip. The gimping on the blade could have maybe been a little more aggressive, but they still do their job. A nice little bit of extra was gimping on the ends of the frames and scales, perfectly aligned and of equal depth with each other as well as with the gimping on the blade. It also has a true deep carry clip, so the knife completely disappears in your pocket. The blade snaps open very aggressively, yet it's somehow also very easy to close, making it arguably my easiest knife to use. As far as pivot play, it's almost non-existent; absolutely zero lock to lock and very, very, almost imperceivable side to side travel. I haven't had any need to punish or abuse it, but watching a YouTube video of some Russian knife guy taking his out in the woods and delivering an extremely healthy dose of abuse that is far above that of which most people will ever need to do with a knife was what convinced me of its durability. At the end of it, he had a pretty mangled and misshapened knife. When he got it home, he disassembled it, looked everything over carefully, determined that nothing was broken or distorted or twisted, and reassembled it. When he was done, it looked almost like it did when it was brand new, aside from a few witness marks that a sledge hammer left on it, but it was no longer twisted and mangled. I guess there's a reason this knife has an almost stellar reputation. I honestly can't think of one bad thing to say about it, other than the gimping on the blade wasn't quite as aggressive as I would have liked, but it's still adequate and does its job. If you don't have one yet, or if you're on the fence about it, I highly recommend getting one. I just can't say enough good things about it. Easily my best sub-$50 knife purchase.

FB 7601-BKAnother great creation by Ganzo Knives.Large sturdy very well made pocket knife.Materials are great, fit and finish fantastic, however the detent is very strong (which will keep knife from opening inadvertently) with that being said, this knife is by no means effortless to deploy. (Some may actually appreciate that fact) axis bar lock is good and functions well, however the thumb studs which are very well done smooth and work well with this knife, it is going to be more difficult to sharpen properly than a knife without thumb studs.Blade shape and grind are done very well, slicey for the sturdy blade thickness at the spine.Scales are nice and shaped well as this knife size is made for larger hands, fits very well in my hands with no weird pinch points.Knife would be a great addition to anyone's collection and would shine in bushcraft campsite situation, sturdy enough to shave wood yet slicey enough for campsite kitchen work.If this model had a flipper tab instead of thumb studs it would be near petfect (G729 model is near perfect too, but needs a 20CV blade with that tall blade and possibly a hollow grind) and if Ganzo could make the flat grind from the spine to the edge or hollow grind for that matter, would make this knife a even better slicer.For the money this is a fantastic Knife.Great work once again Ganzo the FB 7601 is a real winner[UPDATE] 11-21-2023Ganzo 7601 is my favorite everyday carry!Sharpens beautifully to razor sharpIve put this knife through warehouse work cutting boxes plastic strapping zipties rope cord kitchen/camping duties and the occasional fish.No rust discoloration pitting etc etc.GREAT KNIFE ! Buy it you wont be disappointed.

I purchased this to try out an axis lock without having to spend hundreds on a Benchmade. I find the lock a bit sticky and hard to actuate but its not horrible. Otherwise, I was blown away with the quality of the knife. Deep carry pocket clip is simple but works well, I wish it was tip down carry though. I would recommend this knife.

This is about what you need to spend on a good carry knife. Looks much more detailed and finished than price indicates. The steels are well tempered, the feel and grip is confidence and comfort. No play or slop in the blade which is locking bar etc. I have seen improvements in harmonicas from China and see the same thing here with folding knives like the Firebirds etc. Good value.

Low cost, low profile, strong, sharp and right sized. Liked the first one so much I bought another