I would rather have 10 Gonzo's than 1 Benchmade. I want to use my knife, not Worship It ! ! !
@sawtoothscream1521
5 жыл бұрын
See where your coming from. I have a Spyderco pm2 and while I love it, it's expensive and not something I want to beat up. $20-30 Gonzo I can get shaving sharp and not give a shit if I lost or broke it as it's so cheap.
@rhythm618
4 жыл бұрын
I have a bugout that I’ve beat the snot out of for almost a year. I will say the blade chips easy because I’ve had to sharpen chips out of it 5 times now but I don’t think $110 is a crazy price for a nice knife you can beat on and enjoy and when the blade is shot or it’s broken you send it back and they fix it. To each there own!
@jurilamprecht3643
3 жыл бұрын
I Prefer the golden middle: Budget knifes between 40 and 60 bucks
@Beastt17
4 ай бұрын
I have an older SOG Vulcan that I paid over $180 for. It's still a great knife some 15-years later, but it serves as a letter opener because the thought of carrying it about daily and possibly losing it, or damaging it through some kind of rough project are too off-putting. My carry knife was a cheaper SOG but more recently, I bought a Ganzo and THAT is my EDC! I wouldn't want to lose it or damage it, but if that were to happen, I could replace it. There are people with enough disposable income that they can purchase a $200 knife, or a $500 knife and perhaps even use them, but that's like paying $250,000 for a car when a used $8,000 car will do everything you need, when you can't buy insurance. It makes NO financial sense. And while I might have to sharpen my Ganzo a bit more often, it's easier to sharpen and will do every job other knives would do, which cost eight to ten times more.
@joerico9461
5 жыл бұрын
And Ganzo is a damn good option Screw the blade snobs, I don't think half of them would know the difference between the Steeles if it wasn't printed on the blade. Rock on Ganzo
@markkincaid5
6 жыл бұрын
Paddy, I'm retired on a fixed income but your videos on budget knives have opened up a great new and affordable hobby for me. The way I see it, what will give me the most enjoyment for my dollar? A few expensive "originals" or several inexpensive but well made ones I can enjoy building a collection with. Please keep up the Ganzo/Sanrenmu type of budget knife reviews. Just ordered a F753m!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Kincaid do you no sir that comment has made my day,it's the same sort of thing that happened to me in Feb and I have enjoyed the journey.im learning knife sharpening on a budget to and the hobby just opens up.like you I'm on a limited budget so thinking outside the box and having other people help and advise you makes it a great community.look forward to seeing you get started and maybe making videos yourself .atb paddy😀👍☘
@slidetek
6 жыл бұрын
Mark, your timing is impeccable. We're in a knife Renaissance right now as manufacturing technology has trickled down and knives that would have cost well over $150 just 2 years ago can now be had for $15-40. It's mind blowing. Bearings were rare on anything but a $200+ knife 2 years ago, and now almost expected on something selling for $35. Contoured scales are now common, and super-steels almost ho-hum. Things have even changed drastically in the last 6 months. Welcome to the -disease- hobby!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
slidetek why can't I put it that well.ack sure I got the looks.😂😂😂
@WigglyWolfProductions
6 жыл бұрын
You will not be disappointed! The F753 is an awesome knife! Paddy and Frankie and Bird are great proponents of the Ganzo line, as I'd not really heard about them until then. I actually have the 753 because of Frankie and Bird's original review.
@markkincaid5
6 жыл бұрын
slidetek, thanks for the comments. It's been fun seeing what neat knives are now within my modest price range. I think Paddy is showing what you said in his videos. In the first one I watched he was demonstrating how smoothly an axis lock works on a $17 knife (FB706)!
@BazonBlades
6 жыл бұрын
Anyone who watches my channel knows how I stand on this issue. And I have had many "discussions" with brand snobs who can not seem to accept that not everyone spends big $$$'s on knives. The fact is, companies and products like Ganzo are successful because the big knife companies refuse to cater to low price point customers. Benchmade will never sell a knife to a $20.00 knife buyer. That is not Ganzo's fault. And it is certainly not the customers fault. The fault lies squarely on Benchmade's shoulders. They have absolutely no product available at a price point that is acceptable or feasible to a Ganzo buyer. Benchmade makes a fine product and they deserve their market share. But let's be honest. Most people do not spend $100.00 or $200.00 on a knife. Most cutlery consumers spend about $20.00 on a knife. That is why we have companies like Ganzo. They make a great product at a price point that is feasible and acceptable to the average buyer.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Baz on Blades could not have put it better myself.thanks for putting another slant on the topic.atb paddy😀👍☘
@BazonBlades
6 жыл бұрын
paddys potato peelers, it's a shame we even have to worry about this type if thing.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Baz on Blades to be honest I'm over it now,life's to short to worry about it.on to the next row.lol.atb paddy😀👍☘
@4StonesHandcraft
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons i usually look at cold steel. Prices from cheap to outta sight, and i usually find something that works for me about 1/3 of the way up the price pole.
@snafuequals
2 жыл бұрын
@@4StonesHandcraft they really do have some killer options in that ballpark!
@steedandersen
6 жыл бұрын
Too many knife snobs. Many people just want to show their status by having the best or highest price knives. What ever happened to good enough?
@nitrorc4life1
6 жыл бұрын
Steed Andersen, guess I'm a snobenough:)
@ansdguy1
5 жыл бұрын
And they drive BMW's
@peerx7866
4 жыл бұрын
A 15 euro Ganzo is good enough !
@TheGrenadier97
4 жыл бұрын
"What ever happened to good enough?" Sharp on point mister.
@peerx7866
4 жыл бұрын
@@acidspaz4252 Sure ! Had the FH11 but was now a present for my brother's birthday. Then I had the FH41 already. Later I ordered the FH71. I like them all.
@vanderstelt50
6 жыл бұрын
I find it particularly more rewarding to find an awesome bargain that could easily fight in a higher weight class.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
David Vanderstelt that is my daily goal to find the next budget gem.I genuinely am happy with my collection and I dought if theres a day goes by that I dont change my carry at least three times just to play with different ones.this we channel is proof you dont need alot to run a channel.none of mine cost more than sixty pound and most under fifteen pound.by the way if you see a bargain share it on the channel and dont worry we've all pick duffers.sorry got carried away there.atb paddy.🍀👍☺
@NativeTexMexican
5 жыл бұрын
Very well said sir. 👍
@r.murray6549
6 жыл бұрын
Snobbery in any form often leads to ridiculous statements and behaviours. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to ignore. Hang on to your values mate.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
R. Murray thankfully I am pretty good at letting it go quickly.i have been blessed so much since I started and I will choose them and get on and enjoy this great hobby.i sound like a saint,I'm not beleave me.lol.atb paddy😀👍☘
@StarDarkAshes
4 жыл бұрын
The Ganzo FH11 is the best value of a knife I’ve ever found for its price.
@ScottBondradioflier
6 жыл бұрын
I’m late to the party here. Having re discovered my love of pocket knives in my middle age, I have enjoyed watching your channel. I love to carry and hold and use my knives. Don’t ever plan on putting them in display case to impress people. Can’t imagine ever spending hundreds or even hundred (singular) on a single knife. The debate over the Ganzo knock-offs is just silly to me. I think the people that are upset by this probably have spent hundreds on expensive knives. To get a quality product for a low price is a good thing for all of us. Competition drives business. I have 3 Ganzo’s to date. Two are just ok but this one is phenomenal. I have the orange one and absolutely love it. I like it so much that I plan to buy the green, black and cf as well. I am enjoying the hobby and enjoy your videos. Plan to keep watching and learning. Your honest opinions are much appreciated. Keep up the good work!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Scott Bond thank you sir and a big welcome to the channel please feel free to join in any conversations we are a friendly crowd.hope speak again soon.atb paddy.👍☺🍀
@PinetreeLine
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with you Paddy! We need people like you in our community to bring things back to 'normal' because things have gotten way out of control with today's new 'have to have' - 'super' steel and prices that are way out of control. A voice of reason you are Paddy! Thank you!!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Pinetree Line Outdoors thank you for your kind words,I've been very lucky since I came around and helped by numourous people.its a lot easier to learn if the teacher is knowledgeable.i quess I have been very lucky.atb paddy😀👍☘
@joep5337
6 жыл бұрын
Amen, Paddy! Ignore the dipsticks. You're a great communicator and clear thinker.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Joe P catch a grip joe I'm a sandwich short of a picnic,but I'm a happy numpty.i don't lie down to long the buggers will kick you.lol.atb and thank you paddy.😀👍☘
@slidetek
6 жыл бұрын
Joe, the stupidest people I've ever met have PhD's, and the smartest never graduated from high school. Yet they've got common sense and wisdom gained from actual application, not books.
@nitrorc4life1
6 жыл бұрын
slidetek, here here, I will second that from a high school only grad. I just have been Blessed.
@cocabandi
6 жыл бұрын
Paddy rushes in where knife snobs fear to tread! I think there's a certain nostalgia for the golden years of American manufacturing, something that, sadly, is now long gone. Perhaps this explains why some knife buffs tenaciously cling to this need to own an American-made knife. Benchmade and Spyderco, for example, make excellent folders, no doubt about that, but in times of shrinking economies, these noble companies seem to be pricing themselves out of the market, and maybe that explains the resentment, on the part of some knife owners, against Chinese-made knives. Why? Because they are soooo much more affordable, and in my opinion, as 2017 comes to a close, just as well made. I too happen to own an F753, thanks again to your recommendation, and that knife is built like a tank, and just as smooth. Keep up the good work, Paddy - you're the voice of common sense.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Sergio Valladares Sergio you put a smile on my old face,I would love to go for a coffee and a chat with you I think we would get on.but your comments mean more than you will ever know.thank you and sadly I'm thick skinned enough to keep going.atb paddy.😀👍☘
@bobsmoot2392
2 жыл бұрын
Tell you what we think? We think your logic about the difference in price is spot on. And... We think you do a fine job of presenting quality videos. Thank you, sir.
@cocabandi3196
6 жыл бұрын
The Firebirds I've purchased with carbon fiber scales look really classy, I love them, Paddy. Had I to do it again, however, I would have purchased them in G10, especially if I were to use them on a regular basis. I just prefer the better grip G10 offers me when working the knife. I hope Ganzo gets around to adding some texture to their CF scales. Oh, yes, the Bugout is ridiculously overpriced for what it is, I agree. Take care.
@seanthomas8864
3 жыл бұрын
I was just debating to whether to get the cool carbon fiber or the grip of the g-10. Thanks for the insight.
@ronstoner1823
4 жыл бұрын
I did farm work, and mechanic work in my dad's mechanic shop until I graduated highschool, then I did construction until I retired, I've also hunted and fished every year of my life (except for the first, I was born on the opening day of deer season). I have had some very fine knives, some I forced myself to pay as much as $60 for, and some now sell for more than twice as much, and USED every one of them, and still have most of them, in very good WORKING order. I have never and WOULD never pay more than about $70, on the high end, for anything that doesn't take ammo. The cubicle dwelling knife snobs can waste exorbitant amounts of their money on glorified box cutters (many of which are useless for anything else) if they want to, it's their money after all, and I'll laugh at them all the way to the bank. I have 3 Ganzos that I am very happy with, and plan to have more! FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT PADDY! 👍
@IHATEJEREMYMOCK
6 жыл бұрын
Knife collecting is more fun when you are on a budget imo.
@thertis580
4 жыл бұрын
It was my first thought how similar they are. At the moment a 753 can be got on Gearbest , post free, for under 14pounds. As for literacy; it's a living language. Grammar changes all the time. And that's not all. You're a top man Paddy. Keep all this REAL STUFF coming
@ordinaryman1824
6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your arguments paddy! I just can’t see how anyone can justify paying over 100£ for a benchmade knife when you can buy more than 10 ganzo knives for less money. Obviously knives such as the 940 is every knife lovers dream to carry however for the average man, a ganzo is a better than the average pen knife other people may carry so for other people to snub others who buy ganzos it’s absolutely ridiculous. I’ll get my KZitem channel up and runningbext week hopefully to thank you for your donations and the giveaway want to have it started before you reach 2k subs 👍🏼
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
SeanIreland99 really looking forward to your channel getting started it great when fresh blood comes in.just remember its your channel theres no right or wrong way of doing it.atb paddy☺👍🍀
@constitutionalright827
2 жыл бұрын
You know, I have a number of expensive knives. I do love them. What knife do I carry and use most? A brass QSP Penguin. There's almost nothing to complain about with that knife and I love it as much and certainly spend more time with it than any more expensive knife. While in brass the Penguin is a $50 knife, it's a $30 knife if you go with the standard scales and satin blade.
@jspr_edc
2 жыл бұрын
Meowdy paddy! I'm jasper, from across the pond. I for one absolutely agree with you about clones being in many ways as good if not better than the pricy originals. I have several ganzos & two benchmade clones myself. & they are great knives. & i highly suggest other people give them a try.
@lefizz55
6 жыл бұрын
Very valid points. 440c is so easy to sharpen and last well enough absolutely ideal in a shit hits the fan scenario. As you said steel liners are easily worth an 1oz and Ganzo are so well made it's all you need. Even at USA prices putting a $120 knife in a bag you will probably never use is silly. In Europe at 200 is absurd.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
lefizz55 don't get me wrong I love the look of the knife and I think it would good as an edc .i just think a bugout knife it is not.but I like marmite so go figure,the joys of picking a knife.lol.atb paddy.😀👍☘
@dobypilgrim6160
4 жыл бұрын
Very late to the party here. Ingot one of these for my son, who uses it every day at work. He loves it. The heat treatment is superb on these. It's far superior to even the average 440C for edge retention, yet still easier to sharpen. People who complain about the steel in these will often extol the qualities of an Essee, a Becker, or even a Mora for outdoor use.
@wigglywrigglydoo
2 жыл бұрын
I own a Ganzo, Mora, Spyderco and Sanrenmu and a few others. Out of the ones mentioned, I love the Ganzo Firebird. It cuts like a dream, just glides through the cardboard and the tip is so pointy for delicate work. I wish they didn't put the bird logo on it and that they do higher end steel. I would love a 3V or K390 or M390
@snafuequals
2 жыл бұрын
An m390 753m would destroy the market
@carnivorussapiens2139
6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the steel snobs either. 85% of knife owners don't actually use them as a tool on the job, more as flipper toys to play with while watching the box. I'm a tradesman and I've been using a buck and a rat 1 for more than 25 years, every day on the job. I cut lots of cables, rope, cable ties, etc. Aus8 lasts me all week and I usually sharpen them on Saturday, it takes me 15 minutes, ready for another week on the job. Why would I buy a $200 flipper toy?, I'd be scared getting dust, grit or water in them. I'm totally with you Paddy, these "budget" knives serve a purpose.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Max Power I'm with you on budget steels and as a workman you are the perfect example.but I have also come to learn there is more than one reason to own a knife and being a hobbyist is one to.i just am not very good with people who run down budget steels with no experience like you have for the sake of it. All the best paddy.😀☘👍
@daleray3895
5 жыл бұрын
Lol benchmade is far from a flipper toy.... they can be beat to shit then brought back and beat to shit again and work just fine...
@adamtimmins3035
6 жыл бұрын
Well said Paddy. Thanks for the great videos.
@Beastt17
4 ай бұрын
If people would rather throw their money away... that's their option. But Ganzo seems to provide pretty good evidence that the prices companies like Benchmade, Spyderco, Cold Steel, and others want to charge for a knife are just collecting ridiculous sums of money because they've convinced some people that it's all about status. I'm not saying they don't make a good knife, or a great knife. But the prices are beyond all justification. Grab a Ganzo and you can do everything you can do with the elite knives and still buy groceries.
@kedrek1
6 жыл бұрын
I've been following your channel for a while now and really enjoy your videos. For me I could never dream of spending that kind of money on a knife and Ganzo, Sanrenmu etc are a way for me to afford the hobby. The prices of these Benchmade, Kershaw etc south of the border is just ridiculous anyway. Look forward to more of your videos. Keep up the good work.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
kedrek1 I'm with you my friend now if things change in my circumstances would I buy higher end knives,you bet I would but I think coming up looking for value I hope I would be better equipped to make an informed choice.until then high value gives me a great hobby.atb paddy😀👍☘please forgive me I'm not familiar with your name but if your not already please think about subbing and sharing your thoughts.
@brittain522
5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, love the ganzo’s!
@conradsmith9332
4 жыл бұрын
I'd take a ganzo over a benchmade any day. I'd rather use my knives than baby them. Ganzo is and probably will be my favorite knife brand.
@Pinki2019
6 жыл бұрын
You make a lot of good points. I've long wondered why so many in the knife community look down on steels that have long served folks well just because there are, today, super-steels that hold edges for much longer. They overlook that ease of sharpening is an important thing to consider! I don't mind spending a minute or two on a regular basis to keep a softer steel sharp. It's part of the enjoyment to do so, actually! I like to have a few expensive knives in my collection, and I guess I think of them as things to pass on to my heirs one day. lol The knives I use the most are modestly priced, under $100, some way below that like your Ganzos. Gotta have some beater knives in one's arsenal that you can abuse without worry!
@bigped845
3 жыл бұрын
Man after my own hear sir totally agree with you on it
@QUINNJA5
5 жыл бұрын
I also own several Ganzos including the 753. I love every one of them. The 8 models I own probably add up to the price of the Bugout. Hence the reason I do not own a Benchmade or ZT. Actually I do own high end spydercos and Kizers, but I bought them at a significant discount. I'd love to own a BM or ZT, but cannot bring myself to spend that kind of money on 1 knife when I can own several "budget" brands for the same $. Great video Paddy.
@ericartman0
3 жыл бұрын
I'm retired and Ganzo fits my hobby allowance way better than bench-made.
@ninja63639
3 жыл бұрын
I was at the local knife store last friday looking for either a Benchmade or spyderco. The bugout felt it the hand like a 10 dollar knife. My son has a Ganzo. While the blade is much more "stiff" to flip out and the lock isn't as smooth as the Benchmade, for 1/6 of the price he can live with it
@bdh3949
5 жыл бұрын
I can't agree more Paddy. Just pay attention and know what you are buying and you can find some incredible value knives out there.
@tracyharri6594
4 жыл бұрын
I personally like a lightly heavy knife has more durable life
@maddogtroy28
6 жыл бұрын
I’m on your side here Paddy right around the time I started watching your videos I caught the knife bug again so I’ve been watching videos and ordering knives I started with ganzo then went up and up and up in price . I started showing off all these knives I’ve spent a lot of money on and when people would choose there favorite they would choose the carbon fiber ganzo every time ,to the point I got a little up set .Id tell them the prices show them the 150 dollar knife and at that point they all look at me like I have a disease and ask me why . Then they still said they like the Ganzo better because it looked better .They liked the blue on the black carbon fiber and the blade shape . so no one but another collector even understands why I would pay over 30 bucks for a knife which makes me wonder why I did.
@daleclark3138
3 жыл бұрын
Like the video. I get so tired of people running down Ganzo axis lock knives that punch way above their price vs. overpriced Benchmade factory knives priced like a custom knife. I got six Ganzos in the past week for what the lowest price Benchmade would have cost.
@cuttingwitjason7195
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you 100%. There's liking a brand, then there's being a moron. Oh, and 440c is easier on the user. But rich jerks gotta be rich jerks.
@ukr009
Жыл бұрын
There's no deal for original Bugout, but Chinese copy with D2 blade in carbon for $35 is a good deal. For me Ganzo too small for my hand, but Bugout handle size just perfect. So, it depends.
@michaelsmith8540
3 жыл бұрын
Ganzo makes a great budget knife
@TedTheTree
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I won't pay £150 for a knife, even if I could afford it. Btw I have a few Ganzos;
@alan-yo3ju
4 жыл бұрын
I,m in Paddy, Merry Christmas and ATB for the Neerdey. Alan
@knifenoob5411
6 жыл бұрын
Great options for sure. The market has hit a all time high in quality designs and material availability .
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
john treadway this was a bit tougue in cheek but on a budget they are great little knives.atb paddy🍀👍☺
@Jimatuscc
5 жыл бұрын
The 753 is my EDC. It's small for a Ganzo, but it'll all Ganzo! More than three inches is a waste to me, unless camping, fishing, etc. Most things three inches is fine.
@stoneblue1795
5 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more, sir.
@08srefere
6 жыл бұрын
Wise words and logic Paddy. Too many people these days are caught up with the bells and whistles instead of the true purpose of said items. When it comes down to it, form and function trumps it all.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
08srefere sometimes I think I think to much about the function of knives when maybe people really just buy them because there nice,and to be honest I get that.my biggest fear is making someone feel bad about there knife.i really just love a good debate.atb paddy😀👍☘
@donnelhuddleston2478
4 жыл бұрын
I agree that those are great knives but I have the Bench Made Bugout that I’ve edc’d for over a year and when I place the BO and the Ganzo side by side they are not even remotely close to similar, but they are both good knives that will serve you well as a small utility folder. BTW: I Enjoy your channel on the regular.
@nicholasbrassard3512
4 жыл бұрын
Im thinking hard about getting one of these, these are 15$ shipped on gearbest! Thanks for the great reviews :)
@uwsuwsmi
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly A bunch of inexpensive nice Chinese knives all over for the same cost than one expensive one
@experienceprecision5406
3 жыл бұрын
I can't get over the price of the Ganzo knives. Guys are snubbing there noses at them and they appear to be a great quality
@andreasplosky8516
3 жыл бұрын
The F753 is my favourite Ganzo. I have the small version too. I will never waste money on a Benchmade. For the money of a single plastic Benchmade I can buy 2 top design TwoSuns or Kizers with premium steel, titanium handles etc. American brands in general are extremely overpriced.
@nh--2022
6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the differences of these knives! Thanks for the video always appreciate good info.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Nael Ghes I have a confession to make,I now have a bugout my family clubbed to gether for Christmas and my birthday and I bought it and it's blooming awesome,to expensive but a great knife,but I still love and have my ganzo.atb paddy😀☘👍
@nh--2022
6 жыл бұрын
paddys potato peelers Nice! Congrats!
@faethe000
4 жыл бұрын
Guys who cry about one ounce crack me up, too. If I, a 130 pound woman, can carry around a 4 pound purse without whining, you big strong guys can manage 1 fucking ounce.
@dude28405
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos forget the knife snobs! They just make me want to find a cheaper knife that'll preform as well just to show them up. Keep up the good work.
@PaulH_1972
5 жыл бұрын
I have several ganzos, including that one, and I love them all. Like you said paddy, unfortunately some of us cant afford to go splashing out £100+ on a knife. I wish I was able to do that, and until I win the lotto i will continue to buy ganzos. 👊😎
@solomonkane408
6 жыл бұрын
Finally someone is using common sense great video I had a friend tell me his Spyderco was waiting better knife I told mine will cut you just as good as yours and I'm not gonna feel bad about throwing it a river after lol
@MikeLL1984
4 жыл бұрын
Been my edc for over a year great knife!
@sawtoothscream1521
5 жыл бұрын
Just received my firebird. Looks nice, feels great but the grind was garbage. Very dull and uneven. After a few hrs with the sharpener and file it is now hair popping sharp. For $20 I think it's a great knife if your willing to reprofile the edge. Decided to buy the 940 knockoff as well, it arrives tomorrow :). Hope the blade won't need as much work.
@bigriceburner
3 жыл бұрын
Gannon is a great company... look at them now SEPT 2020!
@seanthomas8864
3 жыл бұрын
Paddy, you speak my language!
@willywinket
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paddy. Good video, really. I just bought the orange for $16. I’m a wee snob but I also love a great value. Be fun to see how this knife works for me.
@marcmartens4831
5 жыл бұрын
I have a mini grip and several Ganzos, totally agree with you Paddy. + the axis lock on some of my Ganzos is Alot smoother on the cheaper ganzo. 👍 Cheers
@RobertOrtiz1015
4 жыл бұрын
I love my ganzo! I have the green one
@genoburgess6817
5 жыл бұрын
If I knew how to buy one of these ganzos I would. A ganzo sure as heck can be compared to a bug out. I'd prefer the ganzo over the bugout. I don't understand how the benchmade bugout deserves that name it would hold up in a bugout situation. So many better options.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
5 жыл бұрын
Go on ali express web site and look under folding knife. It takes about three weeks. They take pay pal. If your in america, power cutlery sell a few of them takes 3 days. Atb paddy👍☘️😀
@genoburgess6817
5 жыл бұрын
I'm over in canada, 3 weeks that's not to bad a wait for a solid knife
@CL053DC45K37
3 жыл бұрын
See what you are missing out on is one higher quality steels and handle materials, a higher degree of testing in the quality control and in destructive testing, a legit lifetime warranty that covers all parts of the knife and life time sharpening, as well as the best customer service I have ever had to deal with as well as ALL the aftermarket parts and pieces made for the Benchmade and the Spyderco knives that Ganzo rips off. SO if you just want a cheap knife without any warranty, aftermarket parts, and lower quality of product all around the Ganzo's are for you but if you are like me and you not only want a knife that will last you a lifetime but you want to have peace of mind knowing if anything happens to the knife you just contact Benchmade and send her in to get whatever you need done then get a real Benchmade or Spyderco.
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Paddy- Someone came down on you for your views? I hope someone came to your defense:-) I think Benchmade is cloning Ganzo. My lord, the world is coming to an end. There are knives that look alike? How dare they do that. I'd take a Ganzo over that flimsy Bugout any day. A Ganzo has liners, G-10 and is just more ruggedly built. All at a fraction of the price. I can hear the elitist snobs whining as we speak.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
MrGeerbear cheers my friend I have had so many lovely messages and encouraging words from friends and strangers it's been very humbling.i think we just let it go maybe the man had had a bad day,sometimes it's to easy to condem but I would rather wish him happiness and a prayer.im not a holy roller but it's all I no to do for me.thanks again my friend.atb paddy😀👍☘
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paddy and I agree. I don't know why we need to be so venomous over a common hobby, although I'm know I've been guilty of that myself. I've tried to keep it toned down more, keeping our common interest in knives in mind.
@319.e
5 жыл бұрын
Haha while I see both sides of this, I have a bugout that I use heavily and it hasn’t ever failed. The handles do flex if I stab it into a wall and hang from it but so does my ice climbing axe! (Joking) as for the ganzos, I haven’t had this same one but I have owned between 10-15 of them over the last few years and I have broken I think 3 of them (all dumb things like a broken thumb stud when it fell as well as a chipped scale, and one of them had an issue with the screws stripping/not being the right thread (more of a QC problem) ) but I have only broken one benchmade and I sent it in and they fixed it and sent it back out to me sharpened and ready to go. If you are going to use one knife for the rest of your life then I’d go BM or spyderco like a griptillian or a pm3 but there is no denying how much bang for your buck (or pound) you can get with some of these.
@garyjacobs2484
6 жыл бұрын
Some very well made points Paddy.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
gary jacobs cheers buddy I just love thinking outside the box when your budget can't reach the new brand knives.atb paddy.😀👍☘
@sylvadestal9475
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sir ! 👏
@tacticoolkid4957
6 жыл бұрын
my favorite edc blade is a benchmade 940-2 (~$170 i think) and I recently got a bugout just because I wasn't a fan of my pardue, tbh the bugout has a terribly gritty open and close if it rubs against the axis lock at all. razor sharp and nice to carry, but I ordered a ganzo F753M1 just for funzies to get free one day shipping on an amazon order today. the bugout really has me questioning whether or not I want to continue buying benchmade (after i get the mini crooked river and the 940-1501 lol)
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
tacticool kid since this video I have been gifted a 940 and bought a bugout but I have to say my bugout is good and the 940 although 5yrs old is spectacular my favourite by far.atb paddy👍☺🍀
@hepeteresen3178
6 жыл бұрын
I have one benchmade and one zero tolerance and twenty plus ganzo and sanrenmu knives. Got a sanrenmu / Land 910 plus on the way. What does that tell you. For what I paid for my ZT I can by damn near fifteen ganzo / sanrenmu's. Then add in mora and opinel, you can't go wrong. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work.
@downranger69
6 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Paddy, I ordered a couple of the new ganzo firebird FB7611. They look great!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
downranger69 you will be so happy you did it's brilliant the fit and Finnish is the best yet and the action is amazing.they have just released anther one on gearbest and I'm waiting for it hoping it's going to be the same.atb paddy.😀👍☘
@davidr9876
4 жыл бұрын
I have 5 kids and I CANNOT stomach paying $100+ for a knife when that money could be spent on my kids. That's some music lessons, or a season on a sports team (well, half a season) or a couple nice outfits. I could pay more but Ii wouldn't because I don't spend much money on myself. Thankfully I can get a decent knife for $25.
@jacobokubo7726
5 жыл бұрын
If someone can't understand you they are that people we should take the warning labels off of things so they die out.
@JTsKnifeLife
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Quick answer: Yep, it sure can compare. I had that Ganzo too, and if I were carrying it no task I'd come across would make me wish I had the Bugout. As for S30V, I love that steel and though it does chip a bit I prefer it over S35VN.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
JT's Knife Life that's great to know about the steel I've not heard a lot of people complain about it.i have made a promise if I get it I will blunt it and sharpen on a stone just to see the difference.i love the bugout as an edc knife.atb paddy😀👍☘
@ansdguy1
6 жыл бұрын
Please ignore the knife snobs. Anyone that can’t appreciate any well made knifes value is the unintelligent person in the conversation. What do you UK folks call these folks? A horses arse? Just in the past few days I purchased a few knives, but only after watching sever video reviews and Amazon customer reviews. What did I buy? A. Ganzo Rat2 W/D2 blade steel. A Firebird F7531-CF from Ontario Knife and tool. A SOG TWITCH ll A Kershaw Amplitude. And I’m expecting a Kershaw Cryo bead blast in a day or two ll of the knives are plain edged. These ate in addition to a hLf a dozen I my EDC collection. I couldn’t be more pleased with each of these knives. PS; Ignore the trolls! Cheers.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Ron L thank you so much for sharing your views and purchases,I appreciate your support.enjoy you new knives and I hope to speck again soon.atb paddy😀☘👍
@Random-ed2xf
3 жыл бұрын
Problem with Benchmade is how hard they leave all the steels. Some steels are fine at 60+ others will chip out like crazy.
@ScottieG59
6 жыл бұрын
I have been a Ganzo fan for a while. Though my Benchmade and Spyderco originals are better made, I can use my Ganzo knives for the same tasks, but with less worry. I maintain my knives, whether cheap or not, and I can feel some differences in performance. I still carry my cheaper knives a lot and there is nothing that do badly. At the moment, I am carrying a Ganzo G752 and a F753M. Both have needed some adjustments and some medium blue loctite, but the same is true of my Spydercos and Benchmades. I have tuned some of my Ganzo knives resulting in actions as smooth as my Benchmades, but not all handle the upgrade to phosphor bronze bushings due to pivot areas that are not flat and parallel enough without extra work. Ganzo has been using a thread locker in newer knives, so I keep a small soldering iron in my tool bag.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Scott G I have a few spydercos which I love,there build quality is great.my Grail is a 940 and I will get that next year I hope so I don't by any means compare my ganzo and srm,s to the big boys.well sometimes I might say it tougue in cheek.but they really do make knives that can extend the life of your good ones.thanks for taking the time to chat.atb paddy😀👍☘
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Scott G sorry I forgot to say thank you for those tips.👍
@GratefulPanick
6 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly!! I don't have $200 to throw down on a knife but I love knives. So what's the solution? Buy Ganzos, a great knife at an even greater price!! Great video!!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
John Robbins thanks for watching and commenting it really is that simple buy and enjoy what you can.atb mate paddy😀👍☘
@whynotdean8966
4 жыл бұрын
I don't see how this is an issue at all. If anything it's amazing that a company tries so hard to deliver a fantastic product for no money. Imitation is the ultimate form of flattery and so on. If a knife design is great, and it can be sold for $20, why not do that?
@iscariotproject
5 жыл бұрын
never met a person in the woods with a 250 usd folding knife with some supersteel,met a shitload of people with cheapo knives with some carbon or normal stainless like 440c,and with cheap axes,i think the people who buy the fancy supersteel knives arent really people who would bugout,they dont know what to do in the woods,i think its more box opening and edc cutting fruit etc,thats just my thoughts on the subject,i think gearheads buy all those expensive blades and they have it as a hobby or a grownup toy,i think people who actually use their stuff have to spread the cash on more things so they try to buy budget when they can,there is a reason why ganzo sells more then some collectors item. Do you really need s45v to cut some boxes and some fruit?,there is nothign wrong with whatever you buy but its pointless to compare them,its not aimed at the same users.
@daleray3895
5 жыл бұрын
iscariot project the person with the 250usd folding knife probably also has a bench made fixed knife for the woods....
@Zelrick42
6 жыл бұрын
You are well aware of my position on Ganzo, I'm still waiting... I do agree with the price vs performance argument. I really appreciate that Bestech, WE, Kershaw and now Brous have great blades in the $100 USD and less category. And I hope that one day, Ganzo will see that, they can stand on their own designs and manufacturing ability and stop the copying.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Zelrick I accept your argument but ialso think the last few of there knives have been there own.and not only that they have been excellent.thanks for watching mate atb paddy🍀☺👍
@londiniumarmoury7037
4 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between a Ganzo and a Benchmade. The Ganzo Omega springs are stronger.
@droptuned83
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paddy , enjoyed this video very much. May I ask where you buy your Ganzo's from? I have purchased a couple of Spydercos from Hiennie Haynes but would love to try a Ganzo for my self.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
4 жыл бұрын
I have a few here for sale although I only sell 3 together as its not cost affective not to. If you have an Instagram I'll send you a picture to choose from. It's £35 for three delivered first class signed for. Atb paddy
@dale1468
6 жыл бұрын
Paddy, just ignore the haters! I like Ganzo knives. My F752m is my edc for the last 2 months now and it is a great knife for any amount of money.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Dale Novak thanks Dale I've let it go completely mate but I have the best subs on utube .sent your prize yesterday just basic post so you should get before June .lol.let me know when you get.i forgot to put a little letter in sorry.atb paddy😀👍☘
@FlintandSteelSurvival
6 жыл бұрын
I see what you are saying for sure! Ganzo makes a decent blade! However, I will continue buying benchmades and zt's and the like because to me the extra quality you get is worth paying the premium price! But I would never crap on anyone for their views! Good on ya Paddy!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Flint and Steel Survival thank you mate but I would also buy more expensive knives if I could ,at the minute though I have to stay within a budget and get the best for my money.i have know dought on the materials and steel on benchmades and the like are much better.atb paddy😀👍☘
@marcelhallare3127
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!👍
@SteveKluver
6 жыл бұрын
Good job Paddy 👍 They should have named it the Bug, because it's squishy. 🍀🔪🍂
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Kluver I really like it ,maybe I'm just jealous.lol.joking.i think it would be a great edc.atb paddy.😀👍☘
@SteveKluver
6 жыл бұрын
: - ) I forgot to thank you too, for bringing this 753m into the conversation. I missed this one. I'm not sure how, but I did. I have the 727m, and it's my favorite Ganzo to date. Now, if they'll just re-release the 727m with bearings!
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Kluver the new FB models are amazing I would go for one of them.i have a review up about to weeks ago.
@marcmartens4831
5 жыл бұрын
I don't get that either, if we want to buy em then what's it to them.. We are the ones taking the risk, might not be this or that. Stick it to em Paddy. Lol.. Think I have that ganzo. Funny, an ounce. Some people. Good luck to them as long as they don't try pushing their opinion on everyone else. 👍s up. Atb.. Ganzo do a great axis lock to. I've found anyway.. Still I'd like to try a bugout, throw some flytanium scales on it, maybe some1 will buy it for me🤣
@ohmaigod2
6 жыл бұрын
This is why my bugout bag has a $20 morakniv, Sweden made quality grind quality steel, but it's nothing fancy. You want to SHOW OFF the fancy expensive designer knives, not leave them in a bag till you need one
@porkbap55
6 жыл бұрын
Got 2 of them ganzos in cf finish through your last review cheap well made knife the edge on mine are razor sharp out the box used daily stll going strong 4 months later the blade shapes excellent imho well said paddy
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
porkbap55 that's really pleasing to here mate and thanks for letting me no.im the same I use mine regularily .atb.paddy😀👍☘
@KnifeThoughts
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video Paddy, I agree on many of your points. I was considering making a similar video in reply comparing my new Benchmade 940 and the Ganzo knock off but it looks like Advanced Knife Bro already did! Haha
@BonzerWolf
6 жыл бұрын
The beauty of the “knife hobby” is that everyone can participate and enjoy 🔪 no matter their budget. Someone who can only afford a budget knife today may have more expendable 💰 down the round. We all know if that happens, he will invest in more expensive knives. Ganzo is not taking money from Benchmade, Spyderco etc. The more options, the better 👍
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Bonzer Wolf now there's the best point of them all,and it's so true.mind you if the big boys don't catch on they will be caught by the Chinese company's.can you imagine a bugout in 154 steel and sold it for 60/70$ how many would walk out the doors.i don't think they could keep up production.ill shut up now atb paddy.😀👍☘
@bonzerrrrr
6 жыл бұрын
paddys potato peelers it seems to me that a large part of the price for Benchmade, ZT etc is the lifetime warranty & Sharpening programs. That’s quite the deal when you think about it🤔 You can send 5 twenty year old or more Spyderco Knives in and have them all sharpened and/or repaired for $5 total.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Bonzer Wolf if thats the reason its only valid if you live in the usa it would cost me much more.but I sharpen my own.if that truely is the reason give people the choice and a price without the service.I wonder how many would not pay the extra.that would make a great survey dont you think.as with anything bought new you have a years warranty anyway.just a thought.👍☺🍀
@bonzerrrrr
6 жыл бұрын
paddys potato peelers the warranty is part of the price but it’s not the primary reason Benchmade s cost 10-20 times as much as Ganzo. It’s about quality of the product (branding) AND marketing. Rolls Royce, BMW, Lexus all market to a different demographics than Kia or even Toyota. Lexus isn’t it’s own company, it’s part of Toyota. Ditto for Kershaw and Zero Tolerance. Both are Kai. Think Oakley Sunglasses. You can buy a very functional pair of decent sunglasses for $20. But Oakley sell for $200. Of course they are better quality but not 10 times better. Another way to look at it, a $10 Red Rider will to cut Sausage McMuffins, string, etc & open Mail & 📦 for years with minimum care and sharpening. But because of brilliant “marketing” and “branding”, many buy $100 GEC slip joints or even $200 Northwoods to do the same tasks. That’s why Benchmade etc make dealers sign agreements not to discount prices below what Benchmade dictates. Bottom line, the higher end manufacturers will always protect their brand.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Bonzer Wolf sorry dont get me wrong I fully understand why they are dearer but when the chinese knives are now coming out with the same quality but they dont have the same backup and sharpening service.more and more people who five years ago would have shunned you for buying one are now fighting over them.for the most part I believe you get what you pay for.but when does deminishing returns kick in.
@Cameron_OKG
4 жыл бұрын
When you break your Benchmade they replace it for the cost of shipping . With a lot of the higher end company's you can expect a higher end warranty and customer service .
@krystofmraz
4 жыл бұрын
If you break ganzo, you can buy a new one and still you saved 100$, thats it. Also, this higher and waranty is usualy true only for US.
@EDCwithAaron
6 жыл бұрын
I think it was pretty stupid for them to name it the bug out... Just doesnt fit the design in my opinion. And there is definitely a diminishing return on your investment as you go up in price. Also, benchmade has always been on the pricier side compared to other brands using the same materials. I really gotta try one of those new Ganzos with the bearings, they seem a lot nicer than the ones I've had before. But honestly I really like the look of thr bugout, and I might cave and buy it if they ever do a carbon fiber version with a better steal.
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
EDC with Aaron to be honest mate I love the look and would buy one for an edc if I could.it was just looking at the knife at the same time as the we ganzo that I noticed the similarities,and just made the video.did you see JTs carbon fibre covers,amazing looking.atb paddy 😀👍☘
@rivahkillah
5 жыл бұрын
This is still my favorite knife
@rafterrs
6 жыл бұрын
Ganzo are badass. I'm a Ganzo fanboy too. Great knives. I love this blade. I have some Benchmade blades too... Still I love me some Ganzo🔪👍😉
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
raffterrs@gmail.com thank goodness there is room for every knife from Walmart knives to high end customs or it would be a very boring hobby.cheers mate atb paddy.😀👍☘
@billruber2861
6 жыл бұрын
Paddy another great video , one of the only reason I have Benchmades & Zt,s in my collection is my children buy them for at Christmas they put there money together and get one I want .Those super steels take forever to put an edge on by hand which is the only way I sharpen so I agree with your point .Only snobs care how you type or speak the heck with them . t
@paddyspotatopeelers2154
6 жыл бұрын
Bill Ruber I'm in the same boat bill and I love them knives and the ones generously gifted to me.if my budget was different I probally would have missed the high value ones I now have,and want to share with people of a like mind.atb my friend paddy😀👍☘
@grimispotato245
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't care to much for the bugout the one I have after a year it spent a week in my pocket ? Just as most of my Benchmade knives ?
@Outpost_76
6 жыл бұрын
Ganzo 440c takes a ridiclous amount of abuse. I have been using a G739 for things a folder was never meant to do to see the limits. A Ganzo will suit most everyone as an edc knife. They are budget knives but they sure hold up well.
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