Review Ganzo G720

Review Ganzo G720

Introduction

Today the analysis refers undoubtedly one of the folder knife of the Ganzo new era most important and most successful. When it was released some claim to be the best knife Ganzo ever made, well, let's see what we have in hand and we will try to see if it is the best that has made this brand or it is not.

Exterior design and appearance

All of us know that Ganzo often copy their designs from other brands and this is no exception, the design is very very inspired (not an exact copy) on the Lion Steel SR1, high price knife with high quality materials. Although they look very similar we can see differences in each part that makes up the knife. 

OverView

To begin the steel of the blade is not the same (the G720 uses the typical 440C of the brand), the shape of the blade isn’t the same, the handle is also not equal or the material used, instead of aluminum is used G10 to choose in three colors, black, green and orange. The locking system, originally on the SR1 is a “frame lock”, on the G720 is the usual “axis lock” of the of the brand (although not always the case). Note that the model G722 of the same brand offers us some similar qualities to the G720, we get a very precise "frame lock" on it and a similar size, although the blade does not have the same curvature neither handle the same texture, the closest thing to the SR1 is the G720.

Opened view

The knife is visually quite large for somebody excessively. But in my opinion is not so large, actually does not have a particularly long blade, for example an Enlan EL01, EL08 or Inron MY803 have a longer blade, but it has a very wide blade and a very important thickness until near the end. This makes it visually stunning and very attractive. It also happens that the handle is very wide and thick, which makes almost bulk more than any other knife closed. I think we can see the G720 as a bodybuilder, wide, strong, with volume more than a basketball player tall and thin, both are great, but they are great each in their own way. Specific data on its dimensions and weight are: 9 cm blade with 4 mm thick, a total length of 21 cm, a width of 3.2 cm blade, which is a lot, and weighing 208 g in our scale (tanks weigh).

A beast of a blade

Returning to the blade, you have a classic style "drop point" flat grind (no full) and a great belly which it makes it very suitable for culinary tasks, although with the thickness of blade that has it is not for delicate cuts because it will "make wedge". The sharpening factory is medium, is not a great sharp or shaves, cut paper but it is not the same to cut paper than cut paper very well, smoothness and the sound cutting of blade doing it gives an idea of sharpening. We have a "jimping" not too pronounced to hold better the blade.

Blade detail

Relative to the handle is very anatomical and much wider and thicker than most folder knives which makes it very comfortable in the hand, also it provides security for the way that incorporates a guard. The G10 has a very nice texture to the eye and i would say that have an average grip, but in this case, due to the good shape of the handle is not so important the grip texture.

Handle detail

We have a “glass breaker” quite unaggressive, I have no doubt that break glass but it’s nothing pointed, tightens and helps sustain the “pocket clip”, wich let to hide entirely the knife when you use the clip due to that, that is attached by the “glass breaker” at the beginning of the handle.

Closed view

Glass breaker

A curious thing i have not seen in other Ganso is that the logo, model and type of steel blade is inscribed in relief and cleaning the blade the chamois used stays hooked in the inscriptions.

Handling and use

The locking system is the classic "axis lock" of the brand, very hard at first but in a few days improves and becomes quite soft. I think Ganzo has improved somewhat its "axis lock" and i have tried to see how engages the lock cylinder on the blade, and it seems a little deeper than other models, certainly deeper than in the G710 model for sure and i think also more than in the G704 and G712. There is no problem in handling and can open and close with one hand pulling the “axis lock” backward or using some of its thumb studs suddenly with a finger. 

System lock detail

I think the best use for this knife could be the bushcraft tasks due to its characteristics of strength and curvature to cut food, you can replace a fixed knife for tasks with branches, wood, preparing food… I do not see much for military use or self-defense due to the curvature of the blade and large width, that do not make it very penetrating, but really we can use it for anything.

Final verdict

Honestly, i think it has one of the best attributes that should have a knife and it is… you draw a smile when you open it. Very strong, big, good implementation of the "axis lock" no visible flaws, well built and well, i can not say if it is the best done by Ganzo but it is certainly one of the best to date for my taste.

Pros:

- Impressive blade, very wide, thick and flat grind not full, very strong.

- Visually striking, enters the eye.

- anatomic handle very wide and thick especially, with guard on the handle.

- A beast of a knife

Cons:

- Due the thickness of the blade is not suitable for cutting food into thin slices.

- Too heavy and/or big for some people.

- "Axis lock" very hard at first but softens and normalizes after some use.

- Glass breaker could be sharper to improve their effectiveness.

Final view