Review Ganzo G710

Review Ganzo G710

Introduction

Today we present a model of the Ganzo brand that has not been too popular or best-selling model (but that does not mean it's bad model), this is the model G710, design copy of Benchmade rift with some minor differences. It's a pretty interesting model for a number of features that we will be revealing in the following text.

Exterior design and appearance

Externally there is a large knife, with dimensions of 21 cm total length and 9 cm blade length and weight of 155 gr with a quite tactical appearance. A blade with a fairly aggressive tactic handle.

OverView

As we marked above it has a very similar appearance to the rift model from Benchmade and I think if we look for a second without having seen the look before we go to the blade because it is different from what is usually seen. It is a blade of type “reverse tanto” 440C steel blade, typical steel from Ganzo and a thickness of 3.5 mm that enters the eye and captures the rest of the knife. Regarding the sharp factory is good, a little above the average of what you usually see, although i have seen better in other folder knives.

Good centered blade and pocket clip something annoying

The “reverse tanto” tip makes the “tanto” angle is up instead of down like on a normal “tanto” tip, This theoretically makes it more useful for cutting work, (food, cut slices...) but with the strength that have the “tanto” tips because have more material near the tip. We have too a full flat ground (not from above) and a spectacular back edge, the lines are very beautiful and original.

Blade detail

About the “pocket clip”, in black with screws, that it is unusual, to say that it is a little shorter than in other models, with a suitable hardness, neither soft nor hard, fixed by three screws and ambidextrous possibility.

Closed view

Handling and use

There are several peculiarities in the knife that we will discuss. One of them is the “axis lock” system which strongly influences the handling, it is one of the smoothest implementations of “axis lock” from Ganzo i've ever seen, more than other models. I'm not sure why Ganzo makes these implementations somewhat different between each model, but it’s true.

Otherwise, apart from the incredible softness (once opened and closed a number of times, because in the beginning it is very very hard) it is one of the models that less engage the locking bar on the blade, this is not good because in theory make it easier for the system lock fails although i have not tested it was dangerous or it fails, but it is true that i have seen in other Ganzo models get deeper the locking bar on the blade, but it was not as smooth opening like on this model.

System lock detail

It can be opened fully with thumb studs or pulling back the “axis lock” and carefully because it is so smooth that it can give a good hit in the openning if you apply excessive force. If you pull back the spring the blade travels freely, absolutely loose.

The handle is another point to be highlighted, probably the most aggressive texture i've had in a knife, the grip from G10 is very good, but the shape of the handle i do not like: if you use the jimping (a bit useless for being too soft) that has the knife, the handle is like a little short, and if you grip the handle without using the jimping the curve almost at the end annoys me, annoys in the hands and can hurts even if you press much, the pocket clip also somewhat annoying.

Handle detail

One negative I've seen are the “liners”, too sharp, especially below the handleIf the fingertip is passed you can check, Sanrenmu o Enlan  usually soften “liners” much better.

The blade, which is the strong point of the knife, It has a curvature near the handle to support the finger, it’s without jimping, but it’s very nice and let you have better control of the blade in fine works.

 View from above

It is clearly a tactical knife, which could be used in self-defense and combat, or for "bushcraft" activities, to cut and sharpen small branches, cleaning leaves from a branch, suitable for food or cut slices thanks to the “tanto” part is up. But the tip is really strong and there should be no problem piercing on hard objects if necessary.

Final verdict

A recommended folder knife by its look with a blade design different than you see normally, with a rarely seen “reverse tanto”, excellent softness in handling and exceptional grip handle. The only negative point is the little hitch of the lock axis, that does not mean it is not safe, but it would be better if it fits more on the blade. Pure tactical aspect.

Pros:

- Very smooth “axis lock” system, more than on other Ganzo models.

- A handle with an aggressive non-slip texture.

- A spectacular blade, which enters the eye, with “reverse tanto” tip and a precious back edge.

Cons:

- Sharp "liners", especially below.

- The locking bar of the “axis lock” system should get more deeply on the blade.

- The handle annoys for a curve to the end and if you use the jimping the handle feels something       short.

- The jimping is not very useful, too soft.

- I miss a “glass-breaker" for its tactical aspect, but it's something personal.

Final view