Adimanti Neformat by Ganzo (Skimen design) / Includes Disassembly 

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I haven't bought this knife yet, but about ready to pull the trigger and get one ($28.95 on Amazon as of 06/14/2024). I think I'm going to really like the metal side on the handle as it appears it will make an easier, slicker pull from the pocket while still having the other "grippy" side. We'll see. Despite having a different opinion on the handle, I really love this creator's knife reveiws. He's one of the best.

I think this Ganzo is gorgeous and, unlike you, I really do like the two different scales. Doesn't seem over priced to me either. The knufe us a winner.

I always enjoy your reviews and disassemblies. This one no exception. However, I gotta say this Ganzo is one of my favorite “inexpensive” knives. D2 steel, strong frame lock, great action. What’s not to like. G10 on one side, stainless on the other. Hmmm, that’s exactly what (way more expensively) Zero Tolerance does. I really like the blade design and the ergonomics. I have quite a few knives, Bestech, WE, RIke, Artisan Cutlery, Gerber, Kizylar Supreme, Microtech, Benchmade, to name a few. This is one of my favorites at any price. Just my opinion. Thx B.

You know you are a true Ganzo fan when a $45 knife seems pricey

LTK, the Neformat can not be compared with all other Firebirds, I have almost all of them, an I like them. But the Neformat is better in finish in all small details, that requires much more time on the Cnc machine for the better finish. And Skimen created a true EDC, that replaces many knives , I currently carry. Many details improved, that makes it finally the better EDC for many years. Eg, the blade shape is also optimal for food prep. Many Ganzo FB are good but not perfect in finish and design details. I do not know Skimen, I just know, I carry pocket knives for food prep, all day use and hunting, and used knives all my long live every day. And I know, Skimen is a person, who created a knife, that is able to replace a lot of EDC folders. He just integrated all the good details of many knives in one new good one. Greetings

Steel or titanium on one side and G10 on the other is simply a product of the framelock design, so you have to get over that, LTK! The full G10 is only available as a liner lock with a few exceptions that I'm aware of, such as the TwoSun TS162 where there is CF on both sides in a split style framelock. If you want the framelock then you're going to get metal on one side and whartever handle material on the other. I feel you're basically saying that you don't care for framelocks from a cosmetic perspective....

Please--this is a particular design that some people like. Did you know Zero Tolerance has $300 frame-lock knives with metal on one side and CF or G-10 on the other? It's a very cool look--in fact it's why I got this knife (if I wanted a liner lock with g-10 on both sides, I have my pick of about 1,000 different folders; I don't need another one to chose from). And this knife has extremely good reviews on Amazon--4.8 stars, and it's only $35 bucks now. This is a very well-made knife--if it were a Benchmade, Spyderco or ZT, they'd charge $250 plus for it. And BTW, I absolutely hate knives that have non-functional holes/openings in the blade--it screams "cheap Chinese" to me.

since ive been collecting. not very long but when i started 20$ knives where everywhere. now seem all the prices have gone up and 29$ is the new norm for the budget knives

Some people like different designs...I think you may have been a little heavy handed on Ganzo it's not a step back just a different type of knife.

They're selling for $33 now. I have 5 of them. My new favorite model. Great knife.

I like the reversible end-mounted clip. Why manufacturers don’t do this more often (for us southpaws) is a mystery. Thanks, Ganzo.

In 2024, they're $29.95, I'm definitely getting one in red.

Before you make your mind about the knife, go and watch Ruslan’s video about back and forward with the knife design. Initially he planned to pit a better materials into the construction. Such as m390 still and titanium on the handle. That’s why there is a steel piece at the end of the spring. I ordered one just tu support designer’s knifes from ganzo.

As far as I'm aware this is the first time Ganzo has used a contracted designer (other than when they used to use non-in-house designs without consent) so I imagine the price increase is a result of needing to pay the designer. My Neformat came with typical Ganzo fall shut action. My FH12SS is the smoothest knife I own by far & it's literally 1/20th the price of some of the other knives in my collection.

I actually like the mixed scales, doesnt bother me at all, one of my favorite knives is a twosun with cf one side and ti on the other. Free spinning pivots on the other hand........

I got the carbon fiber version. Totally worth the $40 for me.

That’s how mine closes at the end of the video . No blade play . Action seems better . Now it’s better 👍👍

love your reviews. this knife 28 bucks today at amazon in purple.

LTK by "format" designer want to say that ganzo allows to young knife enthusiasts or people who want to share they ideas of how the knife should be look like make it in metal. Ruslan on his youtube page said that this new Adimanti series is all about that. Ganzo then chooses few of them and starts a production line. He was the first designer, if I'm right

I just bought one yesterday (03/15/2023). Black G10 and carbon fiber were the only two available. Settled for the G10. So far I really like it.

I personally rely like the handle because it’s flat, this is a knife you carry in your pocket every day, and having this one in your pocket you can’t even notice it it’s very comfortable to carry, the more bulky rounded handles are not terrible, and may feel better in hand, but definitely not as comfortable to carry as this flat one and lets be honest here the knife spends much more tin in your pocket then in your hand, so comfort at least for me is important.

Ruslan Skimen (Руслан Скимен, sounds like "Skeemen" ) is a famous Ukrainian RU-vid blogger and knife repair master.

I was reading a post on a forum that this is the 1st knife in Ganzo`s designer line which explains why its so different from what they normally do.

got me a top tier one, cf and custom titanium hardware, its amazing the quality and materials used for less than 150 U$(im at Brasil, so considering taxes and shipping), something similar to that over here, goes for 250 - 300 dollars, this g10 one with steel hardware we pay near to 90U$... a 32 buck blade, after the robbery of brazillian import taxes...

May 2022 . Have had it for a week in carbon fiber . This is one of many I’ve bought in the last cpl weeks and it’s the best one imo for me . So smooth after break in . It’s like the nice quiet flipper room play with at night and it’s so smooth and easy to close. For the cheaper knives from China I like this one a lot and I like the eafengrow ef335 strider looking knife feels good in the hand and blade is awesome . This one tho , for edc , is a winner . I expected ot to have more attention after I got mine , it should . I like em a little bigger and I like the frame lock over a linerlock . This liner lock is easy to use for me anyways

good looking design

LTK: I don't like this because the handle is not symmetrical, it's a step back Chris Reeve: 😣

Agree 100% with your review LTK . I'm a Ganzo enthusiast. I appreciate the value for their solid user knives. However, I made the same observations as you did. Maybe the kid at Shot Show was giving his opinion with a lack of words. The F41 is hands down, a better buy. In my opinion.

Make the pivot non free spining and stonewash the lockside and I love it.

For this nice design I could even take the frame lock but imagine this blade in fh71 handle. A little pricey also. Luv the deep purple. Harry

I actually see the fact that this knife came with threadlock as a huge plus

I dig this design. They dual materials don’t bother me at all.

You review so many knives it's crazy, not a bad thing. The lines on the scales kinda look like a zt0450

Waiting for the titanium version.

Could not agree more. Decent blade shape, but that's about it.

If I want another steel framelock i'll go with Rooicky (Ruike)

Remember the crkt Pilar 3 that took the world by storm?

Mine was $29 . They must have dropped $10 in price . I prob wouldn’t have got it for $40 but $30 is a steal

It actually does come in blue

I almost bought one of these until I watched this video, thank you for making this!

Dump the glass breaker, go liner lock with g10 on both sides and I would love it.

Something new. Deric Costa's Ohlone. OEM Tuya.

I love the blade shape but the price doesn't motivate me.

The knife looks great but the price jut doesn't make sense. Why pay twice as much for a knife that is for the most part similar to the ones from the FH line? Same materials, same build, same size, same brand! I get the innovation in design, overall good ergonomics and the framelock, but still, a huge difference in price... And yes the handle with different materials in each side is a bit strange too. Maybe an all metal handle design (perhaps with some inserts or padrons) would make more sense and would set it apart from the other Ganzo series.

I'm with you. I prefer both sides to match.

I have one frame lock knife, that's enough for me. I like ganzo though. Thx for the review 👍🏿

Lee, have you ever considered designing your own knife and seeking a company to build it for you?

Кто от Руслана ,передаем привет))

Maybe I'll buy another Civivi.

Ganzo, Ganzo, GANZO! ~ It looks stabby and murderous. But I like that.

Yeah, in that price range... Tuya Bruiser all day!

I wonder if it’s genuine D2?

I like mine a lot, despite the D2. The F81 may make it out, but KRUDO is going to hound their thieving asses for it.

Where ma ganzo army????

We luv them alot more when the party isn't only on the show side.

Sorry but I like it... the price is okay... remember this was not in house design

It has great lines and I love the format. I surely don't need a glass breaker on my knives. Great review on a slightly overpriced knife.

😄.., I DEFINITELY AGREE, ..GANZO'S GONE MAD. THAT NEW THING THEY'RE DOING DOESN'T MAKE MUCH SENSE TO ME EITHER, I MEAN THEY HAVE LATELY KINDA RAISED THE PRICES A LITTLE FOR THE OTHER ONES TOO, BUT THEY ARE STILL... KINDA BETTER🤷‍♂️✌

A free spinning pivot, this gets a no from me. Such a easy thing to fix. In my opinion this is either cheap manufacturing or poor design, there is no good reason for a free spinning pivot. Well no reason unless you are shooting for planned obsolescence.

I'm with you LTK... I wish I never see the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde again.

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Always Excited for New Ganzos then they pull this shit. Makes me want to stop buying Ganzos and I have ALMOST every model Ganzo. Thanks for Showing This Huge Disappointment .