GANZO Firebird FH41 Pocket Folding Knife D2 Steel Blade G10 Handle Hunting Outdoor EDC Tool (Grey)

Stunned at Ganzo’s consistent quality. I have bought 5 knives in total from them and all of them have been exceptional for the price. This is my first D2 blade, it came sharp enough to shave and the blade has a nice finish on it. Handle material is great, liners being inside the scales provides a sleek look along with less weight. It is the perfect size for EDC, slim handle with a good cutting edge ratio. The tip-up clip goes deep into the pocket. After about 100 opens with it (typical break in period) the detent and action are perfect. It comes with a very smooth action right out of the box with no modifications. But the detent loosens up nicely soon. The liner lock has a good lockup and doesn’t get stuck open or hard to close with use. Overall everything is PERFECT with this knife (especially the size+price) and I highly recommend it for EDC. My all time favorite EDC is between this one and the f753m1.

I recently bought this knife after purchasing the Firebird F11 in green G10. I actually ended up buying two of the F11’s because I loved the 1st one so much. I was extremely impressed by the overall quality and craftsmanship of the knife. The first one I bought was razor sharp right out of the box. The second f11 wasn’t quite as impressive as far as the edge goes but I used my Lansky 5 stone sharpener and got it to hair shaving sharp like the first one within 10 minutes. I do think this (edge sharpness) should be consistent and maybe I got a lemon or maybe they need to improve here I don’t know.. and honestly it really didn’t change my view on these knives too much. In fact they had a good enough impression on me with those that I purchased this knife, the FH41. It is probably the sharpest knife I’ve ever owned out the box. I have knives ranging from $20 to $200 and this thing was by far the sharpest blade I’ve ever bought. The fit and finish is great and lock up is nice. The blade is perfectly centered and has a crazy smooth deployment. Very nice jimping on the spine for your thumb as well as on the flipper. Aggressive but so aggressive that it hurts. A huge aspect of these knives that really sells it to me personally is the pocket clip. I can tell you how many knives I’ve had to throw into the “retired knife box” because of bent or snapped off pocket clips. Most of which are from two very well known company’s (not gonna say their names but one may start with a K and one with a G. It seems the pocket clip always fails first. This knife has the sturdiest pocket clip I’ve seen on any knife under $100. I can’t believe these knives are selling for under $30. I’m not a knife or steel expert but D2 steel at this price-point along with the construction and finish of these knives is amazing to me. I purchased these knives with my own money and in no way have any affiliation with Ganzo or Firebird or Amazon. I would suggest these knives to anyone looking for a great knife out of box that’s affordable to the average consumer. My only gripe would be the sharpness inconsistency I had with my other firebird knife, hopefully that was just a fluke. Either way it was easy to sharpen so really a non issue for me. If you are on the fence about this knife don’t be, just buy it. They won’t be at this price for long.

The GANZO Firebird FH41 is a solid folding knife that impressed me right out of the box. It feels well-constructed, with a smooth action and a comfortable grip. The blade holds a sharp edge quite well, even after regular use. For the price I paid, it’s definitely a great value. I gave it 4 stars only because there’s always room for a little refinement, but overall, I’m very satisfied. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable everyday carry knife without breaking the bank.

This is my new favorite knife. Knives with assisted opening are prohibited in many areas but this knife is so well designed and made it doesn't need any sort of assist beyond a light touch of your finger to pop fully open and lock. No fancy wrist action is required. The blade is also made of much better steel than most anything in this price class. It's razor sharp out of the box and has stayed that way after extensive use and abuse. This is the knife Aron Ralston of 127 Hours fame wishes he had when stuck in that Utah slot canyon. The fit, finish, edge, steel, and construction are the equal of anything from Benchmade and other brands that charge 4 or more times as much. My only negative is, despite the lightened liner, it's a bit heavier than some of my other favorite knives but it's worth the extra ounce or so for the instant reliable deployment, durable blade, and bulletproof design. These knives are under rated likely because they don't send free product to all the popular reviewers.

A Background on my experience before I get to review: I have owned many knives, over many years, from Buck, Kershaw, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Ka-Bar and others. I am a hobbyist knife enthusiast and I have a general “layman’s understanding” of knife steels and their properties. Over the years, I have watched the evolution of good, yet affordable EDC ( everyday carry) knife manufacturing go from very limited selection in the 70’s and ‘80’s , to a flood of cheap surgical steel Pakistani knives surging in the 1990’s…to today, where the competition for the best EDC knife is fierce and the selection is overwhelming. The Chinese market for knives at one point was a last choice as quality was questionable if not poor. Today, there are many seriously good imported EDC knives out there, including this Chinese Ganzo Firebird knife, made from D2 steel and G10 handles over a skeletonized frame. This “flipper” style EDC knife is a perfect size. It will fit in the average jeans size adult pocket of a man or woman and not be easily noticed. I own a similar import, a CH 3001, which also fits in my pocket, yet feels a bit large and heavy. Out of the box, I notice first how good it feels in my hand, a perfect weight and feel. The scales are just textured enough to resist slippage. Opening the blade with my index finger took some pressure, but once I did so, it opened very fast! I prefer this tightness to a knife with loose componentry. The lock feature is tight and snappy. There is NO wiggle of the blade. This blade, which is a “flat grind” profile, is a perfect thickness, spine to edge thickness ratio. The drop point shape is even and the blade is centered in the frame. The edge is very sharp and cuts paper very easily multiple times right out of the box. Closing the knife there is a nice magnetic “grab” at the end. I don’t like knives that loosen from the frame/ start opening while wearing in my pocket. I own several very nice Chinese “flipper” knives with materials identical to this one— D2 blades and G10 handles/ scales, with skeletonized frames. I have not owned this Ganzo Firebird very long but so far it is definitely a favorite EDC, due to its weight/ size and ease of use, solid snappy open and close, and tight construction. I’ll update later down the road and let potential buyers know how it’s holding up! So far, I am very happy and impressed… got one for my son as well!

Way happier with this knife than I originally thought id be. Good steel, nice spine thickness. Comes with a few extras and at an awesome price. Probably gonna buy another.

Check my profile, I'm a real guy. I paid for this with my own money and have no affiliation with Ganzo or Ace knife. I have been collecting knifes for quite a while and am familiar with high end and budget knifes. I know my stuff. Right out of the box this knife is amazing. Perfect deployment, very sharp, perfect blade centering, d2 steel , weight is 3.7 oz, zero blade play when open, right / left carry and ball bearings. What an amazing value. Quality control on these knifes is spot on. Less than $30 shipped to my door the next day? Are you kidding? These knives really illustrate how over priced some main stream knives are. anyway, like all the other reviewers on this page say... "just buy one already"

This is a good quality pocket knife for a very reasonable price. A few impressive details: the materials are nice... good looking, tight g-10 scales that are contoured, not flat. Fit and finish are wonderful at this price...eased edges on the spine of the blade and the liner lock. The stainless liners are full, but milled(or drilled, whatever) for weight reduction. The pivot screws have the t8 on both sides...handy. Gimping on the blade spine and the flipper tab- not sharp. Deep carry clip is reversible, with a filler on the unused side. I'm impressed. Oh, yeah, nice and tight action/lockup.

na zdjęciu Amazonu nóż jest bez metalowej zaślepki a otrzymałem z metalową zaślepką pod klips

Die Verarbeitung und Qualität ist für den Preis sehr gut. Als EDC wirklich ausgezeichnet. Allerdings hat das Messer einen etwas hohen Losbrechmoment des Flippers. Das günstigere FH21 ist aus meiner Sicht qualitativ und haptisch gleichwertig, lässt sich jedoch mit wesentlich geringerem Druck/Kraftaufwand öffnen.

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Ich war skeptisch. Ein billiges EDC aus China? Das Messer ist bei mir seit 1 1/2 Jahren im täglichen Gebrauch. Bis heute tadellos. Keine Schraube locker und pflegt man es ab und an mit Öl funktioniert der Flipper wie am ersten Tag. Das Messer kam super scharf an, aber der verwendete Stahl, obwohl auch kein billiger, benötigt schon öfter ein Nachschleifen. Mir geht es wie jedem, der hochwertige Messer gerne nutzt, aber das tägliche Messer für alles, da will man halt doch nicht die 500 Euro Variante nutzen und man bestaunt sie lieber in der Vitrine oder hebt es auf für den echten Outdoortrip wo man keine Kompromisse eingehen will. Ich nutze das Messer im alltäglichen Gebrauch, auch bei Handwerksarbeiten oder nehme damit auch mal die Fische aus. Für das Geld ein Topprodukt.

Super Teil, scharf, leichtgängig, gut verarbeitet