This kind of review is much more useful than watching a couple of dudes in a studio tell how wonderful their new expensive knife is. Knives are tools and need to be tested as such. Great work.
Thank you! Glad you liked it. I like to see knife tests especially when they can be done. Normally a folder should not be used for such things. but i thought: I am curious...i bet others are too
Actually I think 440c if properly heat treated is a good steel. Not super rust resistant .. but really I don't think the new steels are worth $150 more. I think the steel snobs are wrong about the older steel being cheap.
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My man, I appreciate how your video starts with close up pics of the knife, and a great demo of its capabilities, showing the abuse this blade can handle... then you drop into commentary. Solid video review!
Thank you. I always try to show everything that I would like to see when it come to reviews of tools and when time permits it I like to just go thru the pace one more time. I have a few more videos about this knife should you be interested
You must do a hard use test of the g722 and 723 and share your commentary on how they compare with the g720., esp with respect to tip durability, lock strength, bushcraft vs overall capabilities and ease of handling. That'd make for a great comparison video !
440c has always been a good steel until its demonization started in the late 90's by all the HC/super steel bush wackos. I have had great luck with Ganzo and Gearbest... rock solid. Nice job!
I dont like the fact that the design is copied from LionSteel and that the bolt unscrews itself. Apart from that its a great low budget tank of a folder.
Nice video! I recently bought a Ganzo G7211 auto in 440C for $26 delivered from China. I am super impressed with Ganzo knives. Sharper than my Buck 110 &112. IMO this knife is worth 2-3 times what I paid. Very high quality and dirt cheap. Thanks for the video!
I dont know how your video's have not been on my alerts, I have missed alot of your review's. I just purchased this knife after I watched someone beat the crap out of it. I have purchased a handful of knives that you have reviewed and have been happy with all of them. Looking forward to getting this knife in my hands.
The G720 is by far the thoughest of the Ganzo folders I own. But it is not the lightest of them. However as a working knife...for all sorts of jobs...a great choice. very stable, rugged and for a more than decent price
For someone that needs a high value work horse. It seems you have found a real winner. I might get one just to have it and play with it. I had a Ganzo kind of like it, but was unsure of the lock so I gave it away. After watching your series of videos on this knife, I feel a whole lot safer.. Great hearing from you Denis.
+saradreaming Thank you Sara...I gave this one to a friend yesterday so he can also test it out a bit. After I get it back it will be a sturdy backup for hunting probably..I was rather surprised by it. I heard of models that are not so well made but I cannot complain about this one
I had my first Ganzo in the mail a few days ago, a 729, which is basically a Paramilitary clone. However I didn't like the tip, too flimsy. Other than that it's pretty good, looks quality for the price. I also ordered a 742 which will most likely not have the tip issue, looking at the blade shape. Overall pretty impressed with the Ganzos. Nice review by the way, it chilled me out for some reason lol.
I ordered one based on your last video. I'm hoping it arrives this week.i saw they had a copy of the Rat1 with G10 and the axis lock so I ordered that too! Ganzo makes some very high value blades.
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I ordered a g710 about 1.5 months ago...I am also still waiting...after that, I plan on getting a g704 and maybe the rat1 lookalike you mentioned...I really like the rat 1..i wonder if this one will be better. I hope your knife gets to you really fast...I know how it feels to wait on a blade
Great great great knife. I have this in black color. This is the best quality knife in that price range. It can easily beat a150 dollar knife in torture test. Best value for money. Ganzo is giving big expensive knives the run for their money. You can't go wrong with this one man. Every knife lover should have this in their collection. It screams quality. Thanks for the detailed review about your experience with this knife.
Great review as well as testing of the G720 in your other video (Subscribed). I need to put a finer edge on my G720 as well, your edge looks well done. I also recommend the G722, mine came with a better edge and has a very well done frame lock. The blade is slightly more hollow ground than the G720 allowing for a finer edge.
+Pietro B The main reason I like the G720 is the handle. Second reason is the lock. The G722 looks very good. And I did hear commentary on the grind. The only drawbacks are the handle which will be thinner and not simetrical and the locking mechanism. I can imagine it as a nice sturdy edc knife but i cannot imagine doing the same things with a frame lock as i did with the axis lock
I was thinking about getting one of these, but after seeing how the lock bar has deformed and lets the blade move around, I'm gonna spend a little more. Unfortunately, anything in the under $50 range is all liner or axis lock and they'll all have the same issue under heavy camping use. Cold Steel seems to have the right idea with that triad lock that gets tighter the more it wears.
I very much appreciate your kind of hard use proof testing . I'd love to see you test the Ganzo G723 or 722 frame lock type. I have the 723 and the I believe the lock might outperform the axis type on the 720 and most other Ganzo's.
I've put my 723 thru some tough abuse . Even used it as a throwing knife . Had to tighten the pivot screw and apply Locktite blue, but the 723 is still fully functional . I like the frame lock and blade pattern .
Salut, Denis! Ich hoffte, dass Dein Review genau das zeigen würde: das Ganzo kann ganz schön was einstecken! Ich hatte zwei verschiedene 704er und war von beiden absolut überzeugt. Danke für Deine Einschätzung! Bis bald, Andi
+Andi1878 Hi Andi, Erlich gesagt habe ich mir nicht gedacht das es so viel aushalten kann... Ich warte noch auf mein G710 und danach bestelle ich mir ein G704. Habe nur gute Sachen darueber gehoert... Freut mich das es dir gefallen hat und vielen dank fuers reinschauen LG Denis
Cool review! I've watched your other videos testing this out. Ganzo makes some great blades I didn't know about until I sub'd to your channel. Keep up the great videos and outdoor lifestyle
+SpartanJohns as cheap as a knife this is it proves that u can still get quality knives these days. I love how thick the blade is on the g720 and how ergonomic the handles are also
That's a great endorsement for this folder. I'm thinking about it. ;) Pinky lanyards rule!!!!!!!!!! Lol I had the same issue with the pocket clip. It got caught on something, I can't recall what, but the next thing I knew the clip was bent...big time. I love my SR1 but I like the axis lock. I like axis locks a lot!!!! Great review buddy! As always! Be well Craig
+Forestwalker111 the axis lock and the thickness of the handle are the two main reasons(disregarding the price) why I really like this knife. Some complain about the fit and finish...for me that was not an issue. i just beat on it and never cared about anything ..... ;)
Have had the G720 now a few months. At first I didn't like it. I think I commented on that as well in a reply to this, or another of your vids regarding this knife. It felt way too big and clumsy. But since that, I have used it quite a bit, and, although being quite hefty, it really has it's place. It sits very comfortably in the hand, and thanks to the wide blade, it has a large "belly" near the tip of the blade, which I find very suitable to foodprep such as chopping fruit amongst other things. Also this knife really proved it's worth when I was doing pre-work on the fencepoles prior to oiling. It was very nice for cutting away moss that has grown on the wood. So I really have to re-evaluate this knife and have to agree with you, it IS a very nice knife. It is nice that one can change, and it really points out that although, being just a knife, the slight details make them very different. Was thinking of putting a 15dps bevel with a 20dps microbevel, but, since it is a sturdy knife, it will probably see some heavy use. So changed my mind and put an 18dps with 22.5dps microbevel instead, wich I think will hold up pretty good. Also I quit putting mirror polished edges on. I want the toothy edge so it is able to bite through fruit skin. So now the grit-progression is 120-240-400. Still shaving but with a real nice bite to it :)
I am glad you started to like it. It is a hefty knife for sure. I started carrying smaller knives like the Delica and the Benchmade Bugout. But when I have some rough jobs I still like to carry this one. I put a 20dps edge angle on it and it works well for me. Nowadays the blade has a few micro chips in it but i do not mind. Making this one a slicer is...well up to the user. I prefer my slicers to have a thin blade. However I have modified the G710 to be a slicer although it has a thick blade. A convex angle works for it. I personally like the heat treatment on the 440C from ganzo. So far it never let me down. Mine also has some forward/backward bladeplay from all the abuse(batoning) but still works just fine. I tried "toothy edges' a few times. On my ZT0350 i left a toothy edge at a 30 dps edge angle. It held a cutting edge very long and i used it for all sorts of dirt jobs. Like with everything in life: there is a place/time/task for everything Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Much appreciated
SpartanJohns, thanks for the excellent and comprehensive test/review of this Ganzo G720! I'm considering it, as I've not owned a Ganzo yet, but was wondering if you've tested the Artisan Cutlery Proponent or Cold Steel AD15 LITE (a Beast), and if the Ganzo compares to them, in terms of ruggedness and overall build quality. Of course, I realize the other 2 are approximately 3x the price of the Ganzo, but just curious.
I have not tested the AD15lite. I have tested recently a cold steel AD10. In my experience you can't really compare them. I have tested/abused the G720 because of it low price. I can't really afford to abuse/break much more expensive knives just for the heck of it. I would love to..but my budget would not allow it. You can get this model for a decent price. I got 2. This one and another one like it. I have abused this one and tested the other one(but not nearly as hard as this one) just to see if they can compare. It is a good model for testing/abuse and working with it...
Say Heah John, this is the second video I saw on the G 720, You sold me on it. I think it will make a good companion in the new sheath of my BK-2, Awesome Thanx a Google.
thank you very much for this video and comprehensiveness you have to find out all the pros and cons of knives! i think i have to buy this G720 knife, after watching your two reviews about it a couple of times!!! this seems to be really good! i have a question too: have you considered to buy a chinese original knife - CH 3504 (with tiranium scales and S35VN steel)? this is quite a mystery, such materials and under 100 bucks shipped. great blade shape too.
Was hoping to see the method for changing the angle on that blade from 35 to 20 degrees. Did you just use a stone? Grinding wheel? I won't try it until I find the proper method of doing.
SpartanJohns i totally agree, that's the conclusion i got on surfing on a knives forum where they linked your video, and you definitly conforted me in that choice ! To say my first knife was about that price and it was the worst crap ever created (a fake Fox)... there were only bad or too expensive knives sellers where i lived, so bad that i got a real Mcusta for 35euros once (they didn't know shit about what they were selling, i did)
Hey Denis, very nice Video! I really like your reviews and Ganzo Knives are really cool because if the price and the Axislock. I aslo like the pockteclip on these Modell. But I like the whole shape of the g710 and the g704 more. But this knife is nocht that bad. By the way wich knife do you wanted to carry before this one?
+CP DoDo I have also ordered the G710. I am waiting for it to get here...it has been over 1.5 months...can't wait. I hope it performs as well as this one. The G704 was on my wish list for a long time... I think that will be my next purchase. I was testing the Spyderco Native. I have to get back to it soon. Really a cool knife...very similar to the Sage...
+CP DoDo i got it from gearbest. the g720 got to me within 4 days..but i guess since then...they really slowed delivery of knives down. other stuff they do ship faster...so i heard..... i recently got a headlamp from them...i hope it will be here next week
Very thorough and honest review! I am new to this Ganzo excitement and ordered three of them last weekend. I'm sure at some point I'll get around to ordering the 720 soon. But I wanted to ask you, are you serious in thinking that the axis lock is stronger than a frame lockup?
Nice vid. Thanks for sharing. For the pivot: try using loctite222. Apply gently with a cotton tip. Just a tiny bit. You always can adjust the pivot with this. It is not so tight you haveto heaten it to unloose it.
Make sure you do the blue loctite. I do that with every creeping pivot and no problems so far. Just pull out the pivot, put some on the threads and then put the pivot back in. It dries in about 5 minutes time and no risk of it leaking/dripping where you don't want it. Around $5 for a tube of blue loctite.
+Jeremy Madsen loctite is hard to get around these parts of the world. we don't use it as much. Since I have reviewed the knife I kept it as a dirt knife and it has seen its fair share of abuse. I take it inside once in a while and clean/sharpen it...no problems with the pivot unless I baton the knife or chop with it
Hallo Denis. Danke für Deine ausführliche Vorstellung mit Langzeitfazit und Vergleich mit dem LionSteel. Ich habe 440C an mehreren meiner Messer und bin sehr froh darüber. Wer muss schon Papier mit einem Messer schneiden, dazu gibt es doch die Schere am Victorinox? LG+ein gutes WE, benjamin:)
Hi Benjamin, Das G720 hat nur 1 nachteil meiner meinung nach: Der Schneidewinkel mit den das Messer kommt ist einfach zu gross und es zu modifizieren dauert ganz schoen viel wenn man keine power tools hat. Allerdings, einmal modifiziert ist es ganz leicht die Klinge scharf zu erhalten und falls einer damit holz spalten muss...geht das ganz gut... Mit mein SR1A wuerde ich diese Tests nicht machen.... LG und ein Froehliches neues Jahr Denis
Tolles Review, Denis! Danke! Das G720 steht schon einige Zeit auf meiner Einkaufsliste, nur gehöre ich zu denen die die Griffschalen als störend empfinden....allerdings optisch. Dieses "Problem" werd ich aber wohl dann mit Holzgriffschalen beheben... Hab mich bei meinem G704 so in den Axislock verliebt, will keine andere Verriegelung mehr. :) LG, Thomas
+Outdoorkram Hi Thomas...Ja das G704 steht auf meine Liste...habe nur gutes davon gehoert... Die Schalen beim G720 stoeren mich nicht....aber holzgriffschalen sind immer eine gute sache! Die Veriegelung gefaellt mir auch...mit einer anderen Art von veriegelung haette ich das nicht getan...LG Denis
Good review. Because of this I have decided not to buy the knife because the walk-around showed me that the glass breaker/clip retention system is just not what I am looking for in a knife. Aside from this, the blade shape and handle shape look great.
the glass breaker is not a big issue...it can be filed down. however if you don't like the deep carry and style of retention it might not be for you the blade shape is nice...i like this knife for heavy tasks....still to this day. it feels solid in hand, is heavy....maybe that is why it feels so reliable
great review brother! I got one on order! loctite blue is my best friend. removable strength but won't come loose unless you want it to. I use it daily at work and on my knives. -Kevin
I have a few tests of the G720 and this knife too I still have. This one for a different reason. Gifting it away at this point would be irresponsible. After all the abuse it has a ton of forward/backward bladeplay. I actually tried to break it! Now...i can still use it...and for me it would be not such a great issue...however...lending/giving it to someone else....I fear it might not be that safe anymore. This knife was when I started to think that the best locking mechanism when it comes to abuse is the axis lock
Moin Denis :-) Sehr gute Vorstellung. Das G720 scheint ein wirklich toughes Messer zu sein....gemessen an dem Preis unglaublich gut verarbeitet. Ganzo hat es wirklich eindrucksvoll geschafft den Axislock so zu kopieren,das er sehr gut arbeitet...ich kenne das ja auch vom G710 & G704. Der Axislock ist ein wirklich stabiler Verschluss.....damit kann man dann auch mal batonen. Die Ganzo's haben oft einen stumpfen Winkel...wenn man jenen anpasst,so wie du es ja auch mit deinem G720 gemacht hast, dann bekommt man eine taugliche Klinge. Viel Freude weiterhin mit dem Messer. Ciao Stephan :-)
+stephan123321 Danke Stephan.... Das 710 erwarte ich auch schon seit 2 monate...und das 704 steht als naechstes auf meine Liste...und das weil du mal darueber gesprochen hast... das axis lock bei dieses messer ist echt cool gemacht. gefaellt mir sehr. habe es einen freund gegeben und er hat auch 3 wochen damit gespielt und es sehr gemocht... ich mag auch wie es die schneide haellt. wirklich beeindruckend. aber es dauerte ziemlich lange das zu moifizieren...jedoch war es das wert. ;) LG Denis
I still use most of my more expensive knives mainly for edc. but when I go somewhere and want to just cut, maybe not the cleanest of materials, i will have a ganzo. The HT is ok and they can take abuse if need be. And for the price....as you said: Awesome!
+Jeff Sherrod I always carry my "on the go sharpening kit" with me...and I have a small screw driver exactly to I can tighten up the pivot should I use it a bit harder..
hi, thanks for the review and a great video. i'd like to ask you if the screws that keep the blade stable get loose on yours, cause mine keep geting loose all the time. i screw them, its tight in the beggining and then gradually becomes loose again.
the thing is i want to be able to take it apart and put it back togehter easily. since horizontal vibrations cause screw loosening relying on a screw alone to keep the blade in place has no logic. the company ought to use lock washer or just use another locking mechanism for stabilizing the blade. i'll replace the ones i used with nord-lock wedge lock washers just to make sure it'll never come loose again.
this shows very clearly how expensive&overrated are euro&american knives. Ganzo has succeeded to make very affordable&high quality knives and they are (luckily) blowing up a breach in the knife world. best from greenland.
Yes and no. If some manufacturers let produce in china and sell them here for high prices then yes. But if they are realy made in the US or Europe you just have much higher labor costs etc. "expensive&overrated" Are some wrong terms here.
Gieszkanne "If some manufacturers let produce in china and sell them here for high prices then yes." consider this: The lowest tier of Spyderco are made in China, yet they cost twice as much as Ganzos with better steel. How do you feel about that.
+David West thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I like to use them and this one I tested for way more than it was intended...but I am glad I did.
I get it that the knife is pretty tough but don`t you have something like a fixed blade you ought to use for heavy stuff like chopping or splitting ... i just think that even if the knife is sturdy i wouldn`t put it to such heavy tasks
+Cotoz Alexandru of course I do...this was a test of the knife...to see if it can take it...so many people said so many bad things about it...I felt like I had to test it and eventually share my findings
Would modifying the edge angle be 100% mandatory for you to recommend the knife? Because I'm not able to do that, just wondering if it's inital edge angle would be still good overall knife.
+Motive X7 not 100% necessary...but the edge angle with which it comes is very steep...it can cut stuff but if you want to process wood or cut hard plastic or cardboard it will put up a lot of resistance, making it less fun to work with
for the price you cannot beat this knife..simple..buy two..lol i did and others..told my girl and she bought ten for all of her familly members as Christmas stocking stuffers..
I ordered one and it arrived a few hours ago. What a blade! One thing though, the blade seems to be too tight against the liner on one side even though the blade is perfectly centered. I put some oil on it and I am in the process of working it in. Do you think I should loosen the pivot screw some? Thanks again for the review. By the way your review appears on gearbest.com.
+Douglas Barrow I think you should work with it a bit and see how you prefer to have it...I keep mine tight, so I have no bladeplay. I never put oil on it or something else...I just play with the tension of the pivot. Works for me have you modified the edge angle..? it is not the easiest thing to do without powertools...but it is definitely worth it. I got this knife from gearbest.com. they asked me if they could use the video. I see no reason why they should not use it...I think it is a great knife no matter if you buy it from them or another place... i am glad you are happy with yours so far. if you happen to work with it and use it a bit more rough...pleas let me know how it went...also if you happen to notice something I did not mention...i would be grateful for any imput
+SpartanJohns I have not messed with the pivot yet. I did with my G727M but I didn't like the blade play. Right now I'm just flicking it. I take it with me when I drive to work and just keep flicking it open and closed. It has gotten better but I think I will adjust the pivot some and see how that helps. I have not cut much with it yet but I will be getting a new sharpening stone kit soon. I'm not too rough on my knives but I can see this one can take some serious abuse! The pocket clip is kind of odd though. Mine has become a little loose and I don't have a proper tool to tighten it up. Needle nose pliers didn't work too well. Guess I need a Leatherman. I'm glad to hear gearbest.com asked to use your video. I just wanted to make sure you were aware of it. One of the better videos of this particular knife on the net IMHO.
Hey Denis, Klasse Review! Auch wenn ich in den letzten Monaten überhaupt nicht mir Messern/Foldern beschäftigt habe, hast du es geschafft mich für das G720 zu interessieren;o) Macht ja wirklich einen ziemlich soliden Eindruck...mal schauen, da G720 könnte mein erster Messerkauf 2015/2016 werden ;o) Danke für s vorstellen LG Micky
+Blinkenstein1966 Hi MIcky....ich mag es auf jeden Fall...Mann muss ein bischen an schneidewinkel arbeiten aber am sonsten ist das echt ein gutes meser LG Denis
Hi Denis Ich schau deine Videos wirklich gerne, aber leider verstehe ich kein Englisch. Kannst du mir bitte kurz dein Fazit zu dem Messer auf Deutsch schreiben. Wollte mir auch eins gesorgen aber ich wußte nicht so genau ob man das Teil auch richtig rannehmen kann. vielen Dank Nobbi
+Norbert xxl schau dir mal mein Video das ich in die Beschreibung verlinked habe... Da siehst du schon. Das einzige was unbequem ist, das es mit ein grossen schneidewinkel kommt und das zu modifizieren kann schon ein bischen zeit in anspruch nehmen... Am sonsten kann ich es nur empfehlen...Denis
After watching your G720 videos i ordered that knife a few weeks ago and yesterday it finally arrived from China. :D Thats one hefty knife! haha The factory edge is ridiculous though... mine has an edge angle like a splitting hammer and barely cuts anything. That will need some modification. And the lock is really tough. Other than that it is really wel made considering the price tag!
+321berber It took me about 3 hours to modify the edge angle to where it i now...but it was worth the effort...like you said....a bit heavy but I like the weight... :) Glad you like yours
+321berber It took me about 3 hours to modify the edge angle to where it i now...but it was worth the effort...like you said....a bit heavy but I like the weight... :) Glad you like yours
I received it few days ago. I'm impressed, looks very sturdy, no blade play, lock is rock solid, liners are skeletonized. Quite sharp. Washers are one bronze and the other teflon. For the price I can not ask better fit and finish.
@@johnsun11 I don't have the old version, so I don't know, in mine the lock engage quite deeply. It is a good folder for outdoor, the only downgrade is the weight in my opinion.
+LeonardoValente Yes...I think that this is the best folder for under 20$... Opinels are great for everything but can't split wood like this one can...I never put any folder thru the abuse I put this one thru...
Hey - loved the information in this video though truth be told it took me starting it and stopping it 4 times to get all the way through it. Not sure what it is about people having the ability to film themselves but it seems that the mere act of looking at and speaking into a camera lens knowing that the instant they are done they will get to see and watch themselves somehow gives people an almost superhuman belief that in the blink of an eye they have as if by magic become: “The Most Interesting Man/Woman In The World”. And listen - I am ALL ABOUT people feeling good about themselves and anything that helps promotes that feeling. We could all use a but of that. The thing is - as wonderful as it feels to feel good about ourselves - it is imperative that we don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because WE find ourselves fascinating - I mean why wouldn’t we - that does not necessarily mean that anyone ELSE is going to find us as fascinating as we do. And while people absolutely like to like the people they are learning from - that doesn’t change the fact that people have other things in their lives that need to be tended to. I guess my point is: By all means feel good about yourself - feel “interesting” - feel “Entertaining” - have a little fun - but maybe do a little planning ahead of time so that you can relay your knowledge a little Faster.
You took the time to write a long comment...so here is my reply: So what you are trying to say is that while you do appreciate the information i should, by all means, take an hour to sit down and make a script, try to keep things as short and full of interesting stuff, in order to save you some time... because while you might be interested in the knife...you are not really interested in me, my personality, my face or what i do in my life. and as a matter of fact i don't seem to be as interesting as i might think I am. Well....2 point on that 1st point: I do not get paid to make these videos. I make them because I think they might help someone in making a decision about what knife to buy or not. so putting more effort into them does not seem to make much sense. does it? 2nd point: English is not my first language and I sometimes stutter. I don't think that I (or my life) am even remotely interesting. If I can get thru a video without stuttering too much, messing up words and telling all the ideas in my head, I am satisfied. I delete a lot of comments from my channel because i get a lot of hate...maybe it's me, maybe people don't have anything better to do. I don't know nor care. Some(probably very few) seem to enjoy my videos..and for those people(and because I like to play with knives) I make these videos. Like i said..i don't get paid...but if you would be willing to sponsor my videos I would be ready to take your suggestions. BR, Denis
As usual great vid. I am getting one. If it takes that kind of beating, it is a great bargain. Do you think this folder is stronger than the RAT1?By the way, we still need to see a puppy running around the woods in your vids. It will make them better, LOL............
+mikedifeo I think that the axis lock can take way more abuse than the liner lock... I like the RAT 1 but I like this one more as a heavy duty knife...I never batoned the RAT 1 ...so I could not really say...but I doubt it would remain in one piece if I did to it what I did to the G720 in the last video... I ordered another ganzo from them and am still waiting for it...it has been over 7 weeks.... I have send you a video in a private message. Have you received it?
+SpartanJohns No didn't get the vid message. I am not really familiar with all the google circles stuff. So just send me the link to my email mikedifeo@hotmail.com Thanks
Thanks for the review. I ordered mine directly after watching your first review of it, 2 months ago. I ordered it from Gearbest, haven't received it yet... I would stay away from Gearbest and try order from another vendor.
+swedishpablo I also ordered a G710 from them right after getting this one! It still has not arrived...as you said...about 2 months in the waiting. I wrote them and they replied that they can't express ship knives and batteries anymore... I am waiting for the G710...and when that one comes in...i will probably get a G704...I hope that one takes less time to get here
If you like the rat1 take a look at the ganzo g727 a rat1 clone but with an axis lock. I love my rat1's and have edc'ed them since they came out, that said i saw the ganzo g727 i ordered one and now it is my edc blade. i have since ordered one of each scale version and rotate them :) I have now ordered 6 more as gifts for family and friends. thank yu for the videos take care and god bless
+wolfman011000 I have a g727....it is a god model but I found the RAT1 a bit more comfortable...the handle is a bit longer. However the axis lock is always an improvement in my opinion
the first ganzos had, imo, a better HT. the steel was much harder to sharpen. in recent models i have worked with this has not been an issue. it seems like maybe i just got a few models where the HT was not as good as it used to be.
+SpartanJohns After reviewing your video again and seeing a few more reviews, I've changed my mind. There is something about that big blade that just intoxicates me. I'll be getting one. I have two other Ganzo knives (G704, G727) and they're just great.
do I still live it? No sure what that means... The lock can fail if you apply pressure and shock at the same time...but once it settles in, it will fail less and less
Moin Denis, danke für deinen Review! Nach deinem letzten Video hatte ich mir auch ein Ganzo bestellt und es sollte demnächst da sein. Ein etwas anderes Modell, aber ebenfalls von einem bekannten Messer inspiriert. Ich bin mir noch nicht sicher, ob ich ein Video dazu mache, schicke dir aber gerne zumindest ein ungelistetes Video zu.
+MiroAcronymity Hi Miro...das wuerde mich freuen...ich habe mir das G710 bestellt...es sollte bald hier sein...hat ja lange genug gedauert... Mich wuerde deine Meinung ueber Ganzo's Klappmesser interessieren... das g720 war mein erstes...wenn alle so sind...glaube ich das ich bald sehr viele Ganzos haben werde
SpartonJohns, nice job. Subscribed. I watched it with my two young sons last night, and today we are ordering several different models. What part of the world do you live in?
+Nathan4071 thanks. Yes it can. I was not expecting it to do so well. Today I gave it to a friend to play around with it. Can't wait to hear his thoughts on it
I've had this knife for years now had to work on edge an clean up lock. But its a great knife under $20 I really can't understand how people pay $150 or more for a benchmade I have this a harnds in 14c28n that's amazing that was $30 or my $60 coldsteel broken skull all of them together are still less then 1 benchmade bugout that has weak scales. I just don't understand the mark up an people that get mad because you bring up other knives are cheaper an in my opinion better.
This kind of review is much more useful than watching a couple of dudes in a studio tell how wonderful their new expensive knife is. Knives are tools and need to be tested as such. Great work.
Thank you! Glad you liked it. I like to see knife tests especially when they can be done. Normally a folder should not be used for such things. but i thought: I am curious...i bet others are too
Actually I think 440c if properly heat treated is a good steel. Not super rust resistant .. but really I don't think the new steels are worth $150 more. I think the steel snobs are wrong about the older steel being cheap.
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My man, I appreciate how your video starts with close up pics of the knife, and a great demo of its capabilities, showing the abuse this blade can handle... then you drop into commentary. Solid video review!
Thank you. I always try to show everything that I would like to see when it come to reviews of tools and when time permits it I like to just go thru the pace one more time. I have a few more videos about this knife should you be interested
You must do a hard use test of the g722 and 723 and share your commentary on how they compare with the g720., esp with respect to tip durability, lock strength, bushcraft vs overall capabilities and ease of handling.
That'd make for a great comparison video !
Its really about time we see knifes from other brands with axis locks.
i agree
The patent just expired on it that’s why you didn’t see the axis lock before outside if benchmade
440c has always been a good steel until its demonization started in the late 90's by all the HC/super steel bush wackos. I have had great luck with Ganzo and Gearbest... rock solid. Nice job!
+cyclist01222 I have also been pleasantly surprized by it... I am really happy with how it holds an edge.
Thank you
I dont like the fact that the design is copied from LionSteel and that the bolt unscrews itself. Apart from that its a great low budget tank of a folder.
Nice video! I recently bought a Ganzo G7211 auto in 440C for $26 delivered from China. I am super impressed with Ganzo knives. Sharper than my Buck 110 &112. IMO this knife is worth 2-3 times what I paid. Very high quality and dirt cheap. Thanks for the video!
i also think that they are build quite well. I like their 440C and their D2. for their prices I can't really complain
I dont know how your video's have not been on my alerts, I have missed alot of your review's. I just purchased this knife after I watched someone beat the crap out of it. I have purchased a handful of knives that you have reviewed and have been happy with all of them. Looking forward to getting this knife in my hands.
The G720 is by far the thoughest of the Ganzo folders I own. But it is not the lightest of them. However as a working knife...for all sorts of jobs...a great choice. very stable, rugged and for a more than decent price
What an excellent and detailed review of this Ganzo, thank you.
excellent tip on changing the edge angle. I did it to mine and it cuts much nicer.
For someone that needs a high value work horse. It seems you have found a real winner. I might get one just to have it and play with it. I had a Ganzo kind of like it, but was unsure of the lock so I gave it away. After watching your series of videos on this knife, I feel a whole lot safer.. Great hearing from you Denis.
+saradreaming Thank you Sara...I gave this one to a friend yesterday so he can also test it out a bit. After I get it back it will be a sturdy backup for hunting probably..I was rather surprised by it. I heard of models that are not so well made but I cannot complain about this one
I had my first Ganzo in the mail a few days ago, a 729, which is basically a Paramilitary clone. However I didn't like the tip, too flimsy. Other than that it's pretty good, looks quality for the price. I also ordered a 742 which will most likely not have the tip issue, looking at the blade shape. Overall pretty impressed with the Ganzos. Nice review by the way, it chilled me out for some reason lol.
I ordered one based on your last video. I'm hoping it arrives this week.i saw they had a copy of the Rat1 with G10 and the axis lock so I ordered that too! Ganzo makes some very high value blades.
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I ordered a g710 about 1.5 months ago...I am also still waiting...after that, I plan on getting a g704 and maybe the rat1 lookalike you mentioned...I really like the rat 1..i wonder if this one will be better. I hope your knife gets to you really fast...I know how it feels to wait on a blade
Great great great knife. I have this in black color. This is the best quality knife in that price range. It can easily beat a150 dollar knife in torture test. Best value for money. Ganzo is giving big expensive knives the run for their money. You can't go wrong with this one man. Every knife lover should have this in their collection. It screams quality.
Thanks for the detailed review about your experience with this knife.
Reviewed this one myself as well a year ago - excellent knife!
+Wavester64 I like it very much as well
I got one of these because of this video months ago, its easily favorite knife cant beat the value for quality on it.
Great Salesman! Subscribed and ordered Ganzo G720 from Gearbest on flash sale for $16 bucks. Can't wait to test this one out.
One GREAT knife! For the price you cannot pass this up when comparing it with higher dollar knifes.
Your voice is so relaxing to hear lol
Batoning with a folder ! Amazing ! Love that Knife !
Just take some green scotch bright pads and wipe down the clip a few times. It'll give it a nice light matte brushed finish.
Great review as well as testing of the G720 in your other video (Subscribed). I need to put a finer edge on my G720 as well, your edge looks well done. I also recommend the G722, mine came with a better edge and has a very well done frame lock. The blade is slightly more hollow ground than the G720 allowing for a finer edge.
+Pietro B The main reason I like the G720 is the handle. Second reason is the lock. The G722 looks very good. And I did hear commentary on the grind. The only drawbacks are the handle which will be thinner and not simetrical and the locking mechanism. I can imagine it as a nice sturdy edc knife but i cannot imagine doing the same things with a frame lock as i did with the axis lock
I was thinking about getting one of these, but after seeing how the lock bar has deformed and lets the blade move around, I'm gonna spend a little more. Unfortunately, anything in the under $50 range is all liner or axis lock and they'll all have the same issue under heavy camping use. Cold Steel seems to have the right idea with that triad lock that gets tighter the more it wears.
I very much appreciate your kind of hard use proof testing . I'd love to see you test the Ganzo G723 or 722 frame lock type. I have the 723 and the I believe the lock might outperform the axis type on the 720 and most other Ganzo's.
KENTUCKYUSA1 how's ur 723 working so far....put it to any hard use yet?
I've put my 723 thru some tough abuse . Even used it as a throwing knife . Had to tighten the pivot screw and apply Locktite blue, but the 723 is still fully functional . I like the frame lock and blade pattern .
KENTUCKYUSA1 cheers mate...ordering one now :)
Good on you !
Salut, Denis!
Ich hoffte, dass Dein Review genau das zeigen würde: das Ganzo kann ganz schön was einstecken! Ich hatte zwei verschiedene 704er und war von beiden absolut überzeugt.
Danke für Deine Einschätzung!
Bis bald,
Andi
+Andi1878 Hi Andi,
Erlich gesagt habe ich mir nicht gedacht das es so viel aushalten kann... Ich warte noch auf mein G710 und danach bestelle ich mir ein G704. Habe nur gute Sachen darueber gehoert...
Freut mich das es dir gefallen hat und vielen dank fuers reinschauen
LG
Denis
Cool review! I've watched your other videos testing this out. Ganzo makes some great blades I didn't know about until I sub'd to your channel. Keep up the great videos and outdoor lifestyle
+LPD Hartman this is the only ganzo I have...I am waiting for a g710 for quite some time now...I hope that it will be as good as this one
+SpartanJohns I would also look into the ganzo 704 that's a great blade too by them w/axis look and comes in many colors
+SpartanJohns as cheap as a knife this is it proves that u can still get quality knives these days. I love how thick the blade is on the g720 and how ergonomic the handles are also
That's a great endorsement for this folder. I'm thinking about it. ;)
Pinky lanyards rule!!!!!!!!!! Lol
I had the same issue with the pocket clip. It got caught on something, I can't recall what, but the next thing I knew the clip was bent...big time.
I love my SR1 but I like the axis lock. I like axis locks a lot!!!!
Great review buddy! As always!
Be well
Craig
+Forestwalker111 the axis lock and the thickness of the handle are the two main reasons(disregarding the price) why I really like this knife.
Some complain about the fit and finish...for me that was not an issue.
i just beat on it and never cared about anything ..... ;)
+SpartanJohns at that price point I find things that mean a lot in a pricey custom can be overlooked very easily. Lol
Have had the G720 now a few months. At first I didn't like it. I think I commented on that as well in a reply to this, or another of your vids regarding this knife. It felt way too big and clumsy. But since that, I have used it quite a bit, and, although being quite hefty, it really has it's place. It sits very comfortably in the hand, and thanks to the wide blade, it has a large "belly" near the tip of the blade, which I find very suitable to foodprep such as chopping fruit amongst other things. Also this knife really proved it's worth when I was doing pre-work on the fencepoles prior to oiling. It was very nice for cutting away moss that has grown on the wood.
So I really have to re-evaluate this knife and have to agree with you, it IS a very nice knife. It is nice that one can change, and it really points out that although, being just a knife, the slight details make them very different.
Was thinking of putting a 15dps bevel with a 20dps microbevel, but, since it is a sturdy knife, it will probably see some heavy use. So changed my mind and put an 18dps with 22.5dps microbevel instead, wich I think will hold up pretty good.
Also I quit putting mirror polished edges on. I want the toothy edge so it is able to bite through fruit skin. So now the grit-progression is 120-240-400. Still shaving but with a real nice bite to it :)
I am glad you started to like it. It is a hefty knife for sure. I started carrying smaller knives like the Delica and the Benchmade Bugout. But when I have some rough jobs I still like to carry this one. I put a 20dps edge angle on it and it works well for me. Nowadays the blade has a few micro chips in it but i do not mind.
Making this one a slicer is...well up to the user. I prefer my slicers to have a thin blade. However I have modified the G710 to be a slicer although it has a thick blade. A convex angle works for it. I personally like the heat treatment on the 440C from ganzo. So far it never let me down.
Mine also has some forward/backward bladeplay from all the abuse(batoning) but still works just fine.
I tried "toothy edges' a few times. On my ZT0350 i left a toothy edge at a 30 dps edge angle. It held a cutting edge very long and i used it for all sorts of dirt jobs. Like with everything in life: there is a place/time/task for everything
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Much appreciated
Great review. I just put up a vid on the G724, amazed at the quality of Ganzo knives.
HI John,
I have Ganzo G704. You can use teflon tape to keep it from unscrewing the pivot screw.
Keep going, great videos!
+Dusan Petrovic I have not thought about that. I do have teflon tape and I will test it...i think it will work well
thank you for the suggestion
SpartanJohns, thanks for the excellent and comprehensive test/review of this Ganzo G720! I'm considering it, as I've not owned a Ganzo yet, but was wondering if you've tested the Artisan Cutlery Proponent or Cold Steel AD15 LITE (a Beast), and if the Ganzo compares to them, in terms of ruggedness and overall build quality. Of course, I realize the other 2 are approximately 3x the price of the Ganzo, but just curious.
I have not tested the AD15lite. I have tested recently a cold steel AD10. In my experience you can't really compare them. I have tested/abused the G720 because of it low price. I can't really afford to abuse/break much more expensive knives just for the heck of it. I would love to..but my budget would not allow it.
You can get this model for a decent price. I got 2. This one and another one like it. I have abused this one and tested the other one(but not nearly as hard as this one) just to see if they can compare. It is a good model for testing/abuse and working with it...
Say Heah John, this is the second video I saw on the G 720, You sold me on it. I think it will make a good companion in the new sheath of my BK-2, Awesome Thanx a Google.
+paulie 4x The only downside to this knife is that one has to modify the edge angle. If you do this without powertools it might take a while
That's why I buy Swamp Rat Knives Busse has an outstanding Custom Shop so I have my knivrs thinned down.
thank you very much for this video and comprehensiveness you have to find out all the pros and cons of knives! i think i have to buy this G720 knife, after watching your two reviews about it a couple of times!!! this seems to be really good! i have a question too: have you considered to buy a chinese original knife - CH 3504 (with tiranium scales and S35VN steel)? this is quite a mystery, such materials and under 100 bucks shipped. great blade shape too.
Was hoping to see the method for changing the angle on that blade from 35 to 20 degrees. Did you just use a stone? Grinding wheel? I won't try it until I find the proper method of doing.
Kenneth Nielsen try the Lansky set. see it on Gough Custom video ("how to sharp a knife"). 2 milions of people see it!
First time seeing one of your reviews. Great review. Im subscribed.
Great review, Thank you!
may i ask what type of watch you are wearing at the beginning of the video?
very nice, i like the way you speak, you seem very passionnate in what you do. And i definitly want one of these.
+irlrp at the price they come, considering what they can handle, it is hard not to want one...
SpartanJohns i totally agree, that's the conclusion i got on surfing on a knives forum where they linked your video, and you definitly conforted me in that choice ! To say my first knife was about that price and it was the worst crap ever created (a fake Fox)... there were only bad or too expensive knives sellers where i lived, so bad that i got a real Mcusta for 35euros once (they didn't know shit about what they were selling, i did)
Hey Denis,
very nice Video! I really like your reviews and Ganzo Knives are really cool because if the price and the Axislock. I aslo like the pockteclip on these Modell. But I like the whole shape of the g710 and the g704 more. But this knife is nocht that bad.
By the way wich knife do you wanted to carry before this one?
+CP DoDo I have also ordered the G710. I am waiting for it to get here...it has been over 1.5 months...can't wait. I hope it performs as well as this one. The G704 was on my wish list for a long time... I think that will be my next purchase.
I was testing the Spyderco Native. I have to get back to it soon.
Really a cool knife...very similar to the Sage...
+SpartanJohns 1.5 month? Can I ask you where did you bought it? Maybe you can get another one for me...;-)
Kinda joke!
+CP DoDo i got it from gearbest. the g720 got to me within 4 days..but i guess since then...they really slowed delivery of knives down. other stuff they do ship faster...so i heard..... i recently got a headlamp from them...i hope it will be here next week
Very thorough and honest review! I am new to this Ganzo excitement and ordered three of them last weekend. I'm sure at some point I'll get around to ordering the 720 soon. But I wanted to ask you, are you serious in thinking that the axis lock is stronger than a frame lockup?
I believe the 723 frame lock must be intrinsically stronger . But I don't baton folders .
pronunciation is perfect, interesting to listen. also this model is perfect for camping.
I think so too... Out of all the pocket knives I own this one i the sturdiest and most likely to take abuse and not let you down
Nice vid. Thanks for sharing.
For the pivot: try using loctite222. Apply gently with a cotton tip. Just a tiny bit. You always can adjust the pivot with this. It is not so tight you haveto heaten it to unloose it.
+Henk Hakvoort I might look more into Loctite...see how I can use it/ clean it upthanks for the pointer
+Michael Kleinert Thank you for the tip...I will have to look into that... I can find UHU here much faster than Loctite
Make sure you do the blue loctite. I do that with every creeping pivot and no problems so far. Just pull out the pivot, put some on the threads and then put the pivot back in. It dries in about 5 minutes time and no risk of it leaking/dripping where you don't want it. Around $5 for a tube of blue loctite.
+Jeremy Madsen loctite is hard to get around these parts of the world. we don't use it as much. Since I have reviewed the knife I kept it as a dirt knife and it has seen its fair share of abuse. I take it inside once in a while and clean/sharpen it...no problems with the pivot unless I baton the knife or chop with it
Awesome video ... What knife sharpener U use?
Thank you for the great review brother! I hope all is well!
If you like the RAT, you will like the Ganzo 727! Full flat ground blade. Give a look to the G724 too. Um abraço de Portugal.
+Pedro Marcos Pretty much a rat 1 with an axis lock
Hallo Denis. Danke für Deine ausführliche Vorstellung mit Langzeitfazit und Vergleich mit dem LionSteel. Ich habe 440C an mehreren meiner Messer und bin sehr froh darüber. Wer muss schon Papier mit einem Messer schneiden, dazu gibt es doch die Schere am Victorinox?
LG+ein gutes WE,
benjamin:)
Hi Benjamin,
Das G720 hat nur 1 nachteil meiner meinung nach: Der Schneidewinkel mit den das Messer kommt ist einfach zu gross und es zu modifizieren dauert ganz schoen viel wenn man keine power tools hat. Allerdings, einmal modifiziert ist es ganz leicht die Klinge scharf zu erhalten und falls einer damit holz spalten muss...geht das ganz gut...
Mit mein SR1A wuerde ich diese Tests nicht machen....
LG und ein Froehliches neues Jahr
Denis
Tolles Review, Denis! Danke!
Das G720 steht schon einige Zeit auf meiner Einkaufsliste, nur gehöre ich zu denen die die Griffschalen als störend empfinden....allerdings optisch. Dieses "Problem" werd ich aber wohl dann mit Holzgriffschalen beheben...
Hab mich bei meinem G704 so in den Axislock verliebt, will keine andere Verriegelung mehr. :)
LG, Thomas
+Outdoorkram Hi Thomas...Ja das G704 steht auf meine Liste...habe nur gutes davon gehoert...
Die Schalen beim G720 stoeren mich nicht....aber holzgriffschalen sind immer eine gute sache! Die Veriegelung gefaellt mir auch...mit einer anderen Art von veriegelung haette ich das nicht getan...LG
Denis
I'm sure you've discovered by now but Loctite makes a gluestick version now. no drippy mess. stays in a waxy form
No...i haven't. But thanks to you i know now!
Good review. Because of this I have decided not to buy the knife because the walk-around showed me that the glass breaker/clip retention system is just not what I am looking for in a knife. Aside from this, the blade shape and handle shape look great.
the glass breaker is not a big issue...it can be filed down. however if you don't like the deep carry and style of retention it might not be for you
the blade shape is nice...i like this knife for heavy tasks....still to this day. it feels solid in hand, is heavy....maybe that is why it feels so reliable
great review brother! I got one on order! loctite blue is my best friend. removable strength but won't come loose unless you want it to. I use it daily at work and on my knives. -Kevin
+Michigan edge I will try to get some Loctite...we did not have it around this corner of the world...
+SpartanJohns no red. blue is the ticket!
+SpartanJohns What is your opinion about ganzo 727.Do you consider 727 as the knife for surviving or it's not strong enough?
Nice review, only this I could find who ACTUALLY TEST IT
in really life
I have a few tests of the G720 and this knife too I still have. This one for a different reason. Gifting it away at this point would be irresponsible. After all the abuse it has a ton of forward/backward bladeplay. I actually tried to break it! Now...i can still use it...and for me it would be not such a great issue...however...lending/giving it to someone else....I fear it might not be that safe anymore.
This knife was when I started to think that the best locking mechanism when it comes to abuse is the axis lock
Do you still use the Lansky system for sharpening? I still do...I think produces great results for the money. Good review on this knife👍
+cwrowe I still use it whenever I change edge angles..
Moin Denis :-)
Sehr gute Vorstellung.
Das G720 scheint ein wirklich toughes Messer zu sein....gemessen an dem Preis unglaublich gut verarbeitet.
Ganzo hat es wirklich eindrucksvoll geschafft den Axislock so zu kopieren,das er sehr gut arbeitet...ich kenne das ja auch vom G710 & G704.
Der Axislock ist ein wirklich stabiler Verschluss.....damit kann man dann auch mal batonen.
Die Ganzo's haben oft einen stumpfen Winkel...wenn man jenen anpasst,so wie du es ja auch mit deinem G720 gemacht hast,
dann bekommt man eine taugliche Klinge.
Viel Freude weiterhin mit dem Messer.
Ciao
Stephan :-)
+stephan123321 Danke Stephan....
Das 710 erwarte ich auch schon seit 2 monate...und das 704 steht als naechstes auf meine Liste...und das weil du mal darueber gesprochen hast...
das axis lock bei dieses messer ist echt cool gemacht. gefaellt mir sehr.
habe es einen freund gegeben und er hat auch 3 wochen damit gespielt und es sehr gemocht...
ich mag auch wie es die schneide haellt. wirklich beeindruckend. aber es dauerte ziemlich lange das zu moifizieren...jedoch war es das wert.
;)
LG
Denis
any problems with the handles being too rough can be solved with sandpaper, G10 is incredibly easy to work
+Ivan Krylov I have no problem with the handle scales being too rough...they are superb...better now after a few months of use/carry
I have retired my Spyderco Manix 2 in S30V since I purchased this knife it's a awesome blade for 24 bucks is what I think I paid for my 720
I still use most of my more expensive knives mainly for edc. but when I go somewhere and want to just cut, maybe not the cleanest of materials, i will have a ganzo. The HT is ok and they can take abuse if need be. And for the price....as you said: Awesome!
Use clear finger nail polish instead of Loktite. Your screws won't loosen and you won't strip screw heads out during disassembly.
+Jeff Sherrod I always carry my "on the go sharpening kit" with me...and I have a small screw driver exactly to I can tighten up the pivot should I use it a bit harder..
hi, thanks for the review and a great video.
i'd like to ask you if the screws that keep the blade stable get loose on yours, cause mine keep geting loose all the time. i screw them, its tight in the beggining and then gradually becomes loose again.
take a little time, take the screw out and put a small dot of blue loctite on, then adjust and let it set overnight. no more adjustment bullshit. .
+tnjrcfl1 thanks for the reply, i added a couple of external type lock washers and so far its perfect. no screws loosening any more
+epsavit1 mech, chemical, both work😎
+epsavit1 I am not a friend of loctite...I prefer to have my small torx bits....
I like your sollution with the locking washers...
the thing is i want to be able to take it apart and put it back togehter easily.
since horizontal vibrations cause screw loosening relying on a screw alone to keep the blade in place has no logic. the company ought to use lock washer or just use another locking mechanism for stabilizing the blade. i'll replace the ones i used with nord-lock wedge lock washers just to make sure it'll never come loose again.
this shows very clearly how expensive&overrated are euro&american knives. Ganzo has succeeded to make very affordable&high quality knives and they are (luckily) blowing up a breach in the knife world. best from greenland.
+clusterguard i agree completely. they are not the most beautiful knives but they work very well
I agree, yes. These Ganzo folks are making a breach in the knife world. Best from Greenland.
Yes and no. If some manufacturers let produce in china and sell them here for high prices then yes. But if they are realy made in the US or Europe you just have much higher labor costs etc. "expensive&overrated" Are some wrong terms here.
Gieszkanne "If some manufacturers let produce in china and sell them here for high prices then yes." consider this:
The lowest tier of Spyderco are made in China, yet they cost twice as much as Ganzos with better steel. How do you feel about that.
You make the best review videos. Thank You!
+David West thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I like to use them and this one I tested for way more than it was intended...but I am glad I did.
May I ask:
1. Is the pin for the axis lock hallow or solid?
2. Is there any plastic washer for the pivot?
Thanks in advance.
i never cut the pin to see...but it seems to be solid
the only ganzo with plastic(teflon) washers i have seen so far is the G704
Thanks for answering my questions.
These answers helps a lot. :)
I was thinking of drilling the liners to lighten it up. What do you think?
I get it that the knife is pretty tough but don`t you have something like a fixed blade you ought to use for heavy stuff like chopping or splitting ... i just think that even if the knife is sturdy i wouldn`t put it to such heavy tasks
+Cotoz Alexandru of course I do...this was a test of the knife...to see if it can take it...so many people said so many bad things about it...I felt like I had to test it and eventually share my findings
Good review, I must have one! What kind of watch are you wearing?
+Whitevaliantwarrior Thank you. The watch is a Casio Protrek PRG-550
Would modifying the edge angle be 100% mandatory for you to recommend the knife? Because I'm not able to do that, just wondering if it's inital edge angle would be still good overall knife.
+Motive X7 not 100% necessary...but the edge angle with which it comes is very steep...it can cut stuff but if you want to process wood or cut hard plastic or cardboard it will put up a lot of resistance, making it less fun to work with
for the price you cannot beat this knife..simple..buy two..lol i did and others..told my girl and she bought ten for all of her familly members as Christmas stocking stuffers..
is one side of the metal frame significantly thinner or is it just covered with G10 over it ?
+TeslasLoveChild both sides are equally thick
I ordered one and it arrived a few hours ago. What a blade! One thing though, the blade seems to be too tight against the liner on one side even though the blade is perfectly centered. I put some oil on it and I am in the process of working it in. Do you think I should loosen the pivot screw some? Thanks again for the review. By the way your review appears on gearbest.com.
+Douglas Barrow I think you should work with it a bit and see how you prefer to have it...I keep mine tight, so I have no bladeplay.
I never put oil on it or something else...I just play with the tension of the pivot. Works for me
have you modified the edge angle..? it is not the easiest thing to do without powertools...but it is definitely worth it.
I got this knife from gearbest.com. they asked me if they could use the video. I see no reason why they should not use it...I think it is a great knife no matter if you buy it from them or another place...
i am glad you are happy with yours so far.
if you happen to work with it and use it a bit more rough...pleas let me know how it went...also if you happen to notice something I did not mention...i would be grateful for any imput
+SpartanJohns I have not messed with the pivot yet. I did with my G727M but I didn't like the blade play. Right now I'm just flicking it. I take it with me when I drive to work and just keep flicking it open and closed. It has gotten better but I think I will adjust the pivot some and see how that helps. I have not cut much with it yet but I will be getting a new sharpening stone kit soon. I'm not too rough on my knives but I can see this one can take some serious abuse! The pocket clip is kind of odd though. Mine has become a little loose and I don't have a proper tool to tighten it up. Needle nose pliers didn't work too well. Guess I need a Leatherman.
I'm glad to hear gearbest.com asked to use your video. I just wanted to make sure you were aware of it. One of the better videos of this particular knife on the net IMHO.
Hey Denis,
Klasse Review! Auch wenn ich in den letzten Monaten überhaupt nicht mir Messern/Foldern beschäftigt habe, hast du es geschafft mich für das G720 zu interessieren;o) Macht ja wirklich einen ziemlich soliden Eindruck...mal schauen, da G720 könnte mein erster Messerkauf 2015/2016 werden ;o)
Danke für s vorstellen
LG Micky
+Blinkenstein1966 Hi MIcky....ich mag es auf jeden Fall...Mann muss ein bischen an schneidewinkel arbeiten aber am sonsten ist das echt ein gutes meser
LG
Denis
got mine today working already, love it.
Subbed loved the review great detail into the knife .... Looking into buying a edc knife and I think I might be sold
Just bought the knife you had me sold
+MIGGZ Est1992 Glad you liked the video and I am really happy that you are happy with your purchase ;)
+SpartanJohns yes I am
What leatherman did you use to detach the clip?
most likely the Wave
Hi Denis
Ich schau deine Videos wirklich gerne, aber leider verstehe ich kein Englisch. Kannst du mir bitte kurz dein Fazit zu dem Messer auf Deutsch schreiben. Wollte mir auch eins gesorgen aber ich wußte nicht so genau ob man das Teil auch richtig rannehmen kann.
vielen Dank
Nobbi
+Norbert xxl schau dir mal mein Video das ich in die Beschreibung verlinked habe...
Da siehst du schon.
Das einzige was unbequem ist, das es mit ein grossen schneidewinkel kommt und das zu modifizieren kann schon ein bischen zeit in anspruch nehmen...
Am sonsten kann ich es nur empfehlen...Denis
If you have the tools, skeletonizing the liners might take +/-15% off the weight of this big folder.
+JB6789 for me the weight is not really a problem. I like heavier knives. Whenever I want a lighter knife I grab my Native
what kind of lansky sharpener did you use to get down to 20 degrees? just the turn box or masters edge? or some expensive one...
the lanky classic...bought it 2011 in Canada for 25 CAD
After watching your G720 videos i ordered that knife a few weeks ago and yesterday it finally arrived from China. :D
Thats one hefty knife! haha The factory edge is ridiculous though... mine has an edge angle like a splitting hammer and barely cuts anything. That will need some modification. And the lock is really tough. Other than that it is really wel made considering the price tag!
+321berber It took me about 3 hours to modify the edge angle to where it i now...but it was worth the effort...like you said....a bit heavy but I like the weight... :)
Glad you like yours
+321berber It took me about 3 hours to modify the edge angle to where it i now...but it was worth the effort...like you said....a bit heavy but I like the weight... :)
Glad you like yours
I wonder if the Firebird version is exactly the same of have they ruined something...
I received it few days ago. I'm impressed, looks very sturdy, no blade play, lock is rock solid, liners are skeletonized. Quite sharp. Washers are one bronze and the other teflon.
For the price I can not ask better fit and finish.
@@BladeWalker77 Good to hear, I was wondering about the lock, is it as deep seated as before?
@@johnsun11 I don't have the old version, so I don't know, in mine the lock engage quite deeply.
It is a good folder for outdoor, the only downgrade is the weight in my opinion.
Love your video !!
Do you think it's the best knife i can buy for 20$ ?
+LeonardoValente Yes...I think that this is the best folder for under 20$... Opinels are great for everything but can't split wood like this one can...I never put any folder thru the abuse I put this one thru...
After attempting to baton with my first Gerber or Kershaw, and failing, I never dared to try again. This knife makes me think twice.
Hey - loved the information in this video though truth be told it took me starting it and stopping it 4 times to get all the way through it.
Not sure what it is about people having the ability to film themselves but it seems that the mere act of looking at and speaking into a camera lens knowing that the instant they are done they will get to see and watch themselves somehow gives people an almost superhuman belief that in the blink of an eye they have as if by magic become:
“The Most Interesting Man/Woman In The World”.
And listen - I am ALL ABOUT people feeling good about themselves and anything that helps promotes that feeling. We could all use a but of that.
The thing is - as wonderful as it feels to feel good about ourselves - it is imperative that we don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because WE find ourselves fascinating - I mean why wouldn’t we - that does not necessarily mean that anyone ELSE is going to find us as fascinating as we do.
And while people absolutely like to like the people they are learning from - that doesn’t change the fact that people have other things in their lives that need to be tended to.
I guess my point is:
By all means feel good about yourself - feel “interesting” - feel
“Entertaining” - have a little fun - but maybe do a little planning ahead of time so that you can relay your knowledge a little Faster.
You took the time to write a long comment...so here is my reply:
So what you are trying to say is that while you do appreciate the information i should, by all means, take an hour to sit down and make a script, try to keep things as short and full of interesting stuff, in order to save you some time... because while you might be interested in the knife...you are not really interested in me, my personality, my face or what i do in my life. and as a matter of fact i don't seem to be as interesting as i might think I am.
Well....2 point on that
1st point: I do not get paid to make these videos. I make them because I think they might help someone in making a decision about what knife to buy or not. so putting more effort into them does not seem to make much sense. does it?
2nd point: English is not my first language and I sometimes stutter. I don't think that I (or my life) am even remotely interesting. If I can get thru a video without stuttering too much, messing up words and telling all the ideas in my head, I am satisfied. I delete a lot of comments from my channel because i get a lot of hate...maybe it's me, maybe people don't have anything better to do. I don't know nor care. Some(probably very few) seem to enjoy my videos..and for those people(and because I like to play with knives) I make these videos.
Like i said..i don't get paid...but if you would be willing to sponsor my videos I would be ready to take your suggestions.
BR,
Denis
As usual great vid. I am getting one. If it takes that kind of beating, it is a great bargain. Do you think this folder is stronger than the RAT1?By the way, we still need to see a puppy running around the woods in your vids. It will make them better, LOL............
+mikedifeo I think that the axis lock can take way more abuse than the liner lock... I like the RAT 1 but I like this one more as a heavy duty knife...I never batoned the RAT 1 ...so I could not really say...but I doubt it would remain in one piece if I did to it what I did to the G720 in the last video...
I ordered another ganzo from them and am still waiting for it...it has been over 7 weeks....
I have send you a video in a private message. Have you received it?
+SpartanJohns No didn't get the vid message. I am not really familiar with all the google circles stuff. So just send me the link to my email mikedifeo@hotmail.com Thanks
Thanks for the review. I ordered mine directly after watching your first review of it, 2 months ago. I ordered it from Gearbest, haven't received it yet... I would stay away from Gearbest and try order from another vendor.
+swedishpablo I also ordered a G710 from them right after getting this one! It still has not arrived...as you said...about 2 months in the waiting. I wrote them and they replied that they can't express ship knives and batteries anymore...
I am waiting for the G710...and when that one comes in...i will probably get a G704...I hope that one takes less time to get here
If you like the rat1 take a look at the ganzo g727 a rat1 clone but with an axis lock. I love my rat1's and have edc'ed them since they came out, that said i saw the ganzo g727 i ordered one and now it is my edc blade. i have since ordered one of each scale version and rotate them :) I have now ordered 6 more as gifts for family and friends.
thank yu for the videos take care and god bless
+wolfman011000 I have a g727....it is a god model but I found the RAT1 a bit more comfortable...the handle is a bit longer. However the axis lock is always an improvement in my opinion
Does the quality suffer from being branded Ganzo or Firebird? What is the actual difference please?
the first ganzos had, imo, a better HT. the steel was much harder to sharpen. in recent models i have worked with this has not been an issue. it seems like maybe i just got a few models where the HT was not as good as it used to be.
Enjoyed the review and demo. Looks like a good knife for the money. It's too big for my needs as a EDC knife however.
+Douglas Barrow I can see your point...I like big heavy folders...they always give me the feeling of reliability.
+SpartanJohns After reviewing your video again and seeing a few more reviews, I've changed my mind. There is something about that big blade that just intoxicates me. I'll be getting one. I have two other Ganzo knives (G704, G727) and they're just great.
+Douglas Barrow Gotta love the 710 too
+Douglas Barrow checkout the G724M the smaller version
+Hans Lindgren I did just that. Another fine blade from Ganzo. Looks pretty good too.
Nothing wrong with 440C when it has the correct heat treat. The fact that you had edge chip out suggests it doesn't.
Nice review, just ordered one haha. Greetings from the Netherlands!
i hope you like it
SpartanJohns . Yes very much I have it a few weeks now , awesome folder for slide bigger tasks then my victorinox .
does anyone know the model number of the ganzo that has a liner lock ???
+TeslasLoveChild Sorry..can't help. But that one, I think, is a bit smaller
just hit the exact one,do you still live it. did the lock fail?? thanks.
do I still live it? No sure what that means...
The lock can fail if you apply pressure and shock at the same time...but once it settles in, it will fail less and less
SpartanJohns love it. fucking autocorrect!!
try g7522 with frame Lock and ball bearing system
I prefer axis locks more than any other kind...especially when it comes to Ganzo..
Just wanna see hard test with ganzo frame Lock. happy 2017
Great knife for the price you can not beat it👍👍😉
+Michael Daury my sentiments exactly
Great review... Thank you for your chanel, you seem like a decent guy..
Dude, EXCELLENT REVIEW!!! Subbed!
Thanks
Moin Denis, danke für deinen Review! Nach deinem letzten Video hatte ich mir auch ein Ganzo bestellt und es sollte demnächst da sein. Ein etwas anderes Modell, aber ebenfalls von einem bekannten Messer inspiriert. Ich bin mir noch nicht sicher, ob ich ein Video dazu mache, schicke dir aber gerne zumindest ein ungelistetes Video zu.
+MiroAcronymity Hi Miro...das wuerde mich freuen...ich habe mir das G710 bestellt...es sollte bald hier sein...hat ja lange genug gedauert...
Mich wuerde deine Meinung ueber Ganzo's Klappmesser interessieren... das g720 war mein erstes...wenn alle so sind...glaube ich das ich bald sehr viele Ganzos haben werde
SpartonJohns, nice job. Subscribed. I watched it with my two young sons last night, and today we are ordering several different models. What part of the world do you live in?
+Jerry Davis Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the videos. I am from Romania. :)
Good review, that knife takes a beating.
+Nathan4071 thanks. Yes it can. I was not expecting it to do so well.
Today I gave it to a friend to play around with it. Can't wait to hear his thoughts on it
which is theoretically stronger, axis lock or liner lock?
+TeslasLoveChild in my opinion: axis lock
Tks for the video.
Very important information abou the knife!
glad you found it useful! and thanks for commenting!
u us water stone for edge ??
friken amazing review brother thank you!
Thank you! Glad you liked it. The G720 was one of those "WOW" knives for me...price/performance is absolutely amazing, imho.
I've had this knife for years now had to work on edge an clean up lock. But its a great knife under $20 I really can't understand how people pay $150 or more for a benchmade I have this a harnds in 14c28n that's amazing that was $30 or my $60 coldsteel broken skull all of them together are still less then 1 benchmade bugout that has weak scales.
I just don't understand the mark up an people that get mad because you bring up other knives are cheaper an in my opinion better.
Ganzo makes some very good knives
I agree! G745 still my favorite. If i could find the hk axis i definitely would buy it. But the 745 is the next best thing