Post by Lobster on Mar 10, 2016 17:05:29 GMT 3
I bought this Ganzo knife in June 2015 from Fasttech and paid just under 17$.
The knife is Identical to the Boker Magnum Ring-O, which in all likeliness comes out of the same factory. I was intrigued by the unusual design and I was not disappointed. The knife looks unique and as I came to expect from Ganzo, the fit & finish is perfect. With just under 19cm overall length it is on the small size but it still weighs 136 grams.
The thin, nicely textured G10 handles sit on 2 skeletonized stainless steel scales. They fit perfectly all around and there are no sharp edges or other flaws in the finish. However, even though i manage to get a full grip on the handle, the knife doesn't feel secure in my hands, the large pivot hole is awkward to wrap my index finger around. The pocket clip is right side tip up only, when inside a pocket about 11mm of the knife protrude from the seam. The spine of the blade has 1 inch of nicely machined jimping extending all the way to the thump ramp. No lanyard hole.
The blade is made of 440C steel, is flat ground and has a clip point with a swedge. The ambidextrous studs are in a good position and I can open the knife without problems. When the blade is being opened, there is a strange up and down blade play and the action, while not gritty or overly tight is not particularly smooth either. Once opened fully there is zero play in any direction and when closed the blade is perfectly centered. The liner lock engages solid, the detent is strong. The blade is cut from quite thin stock and the G708 is a great stabber and slicer. I found that the large hole helps when slicing tough materials like rubber because you can insert the index finger into the hole to get better grip when pulling on the handle. Out of the box the blade was blunt but it takes a good edge and keeps it well.
The G708's unique selling point is its design and that is exactly why i bought it, for the looks. I carry it it when going out, for food prep and other "light duty" tasks. Without any doubt there are flaws in the ergonomics of this peculiar design that restrict the use of the knife. But for me, it's not always about performance, I would buy it again.
The knife is Identical to the Boker Magnum Ring-O, which in all likeliness comes out of the same factory. I was intrigued by the unusual design and I was not disappointed. The knife looks unique and as I came to expect from Ganzo, the fit & finish is perfect. With just under 19cm overall length it is on the small size but it still weighs 136 grams.
The thin, nicely textured G10 handles sit on 2 skeletonized stainless steel scales. They fit perfectly all around and there are no sharp edges or other flaws in the finish. However, even though i manage to get a full grip on the handle, the knife doesn't feel secure in my hands, the large pivot hole is awkward to wrap my index finger around. The pocket clip is right side tip up only, when inside a pocket about 11mm of the knife protrude from the seam. The spine of the blade has 1 inch of nicely machined jimping extending all the way to the thump ramp. No lanyard hole.
The blade is made of 440C steel, is flat ground and has a clip point with a swedge. The ambidextrous studs are in a good position and I can open the knife without problems. When the blade is being opened, there is a strange up and down blade play and the action, while not gritty or overly tight is not particularly smooth either. Once opened fully there is zero play in any direction and when closed the blade is perfectly centered. The liner lock engages solid, the detent is strong. The blade is cut from quite thin stock and the G708 is a great stabber and slicer. I found that the large hole helps when slicing tough materials like rubber because you can insert the index finger into the hole to get better grip when pulling on the handle. Out of the box the blade was blunt but it takes a good edge and keeps it well.
The G708's unique selling point is its design and that is exactly why i bought it, for the looks. I carry it it when going out, for food prep and other "light duty" tasks. Without any doubt there are flaws in the ergonomics of this peculiar design that restrict the use of the knife. But for me, it's not always about performance, I would buy it again.