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
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
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.
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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@Zev Roy I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
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
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 !
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
+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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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)
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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 .
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 ..... ;)
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
+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
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.
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
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?
I bought mine before I saw this video and I believe before this video ! I bought it specifically as a beat the hell out of it knife . A utility knife for EDC woods carry. I have chopped down trees, split wood , sliced food, and cut steak with it. It has been indestructible , except for that stupid clip and its odd attachment screw. I ended up losing the clip in favor of carrying it in a nice leather belt pouch or chucked into my pack. I ended up getting another one because they were so insanely cheap and worth every dime. The second one had a better clip attachment screw. Just buy one, get over the snobbery. My Bucks, Kershaws and my ZT stay home and look pretty. I cannot bring myself to abuse them.
i can relate to that. i still use this one every now and then around the cabin. it has a bit of bladeplay due to all the batoning but it is still fully functional an awesome knife for 20$
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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!
+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...
