G720-BK Tactical Folding Knife Multi Tool Window Breaker 440C Blade Black G10 Handle w/ Paper Box & Draw String Bag G720

People that dismiss Chinese products as crap are, simply put, missing out and have delusions of grandeur. As previous posters have mentioned, the people that would dismiss this knife because it was made in China, for sure own plenty of Chinese made products but they're not knives. They're their shoes, TVs, phones or basically put probably over 50% of their electronics. To put my experience in perspective, I've been carrying knives for 30+ years, use them daily and have a fair collection as you can imagine. Yep, my collection includes the usual "classics" from Spyderco, Kershaw, CRKT and Benchmade but I never settle and keep buying more. I do not discriminate by price, make or country of origin. I try not to buy crap, sometimes I do but this time but I didn't this time. So with that said, on to the knife. $15 is what this cost me and I couldn't be more pleased. One thing about this knife that is instantly noticeable is that it's heavy. Like really heavy but not without good reason. No, the liners aren't milled but that's not it. No, american materials aren't lighter, that's not it either. What it is, is the huge chunk of 440c in place of a regular folders blade. This is by far the thickest blade I've seen on any folder of this size and it's fantastic. It fairly obvious once you pick it up and handle it, this thing can take a beating (there's plenty of online abuse reviews on it already to prove this). The scales on the knife are great. They provide excellent grip due to the relief and the fact the handle is really wide to hide the aforementioned behemoth blade. The gimping on the spine helps contribute to a solid grip too. The ramp where the gimping is could be a little more aggressive but it's really close to being spot on. As far as lockup goes there's zero movement and there wasn't when i got it. However, this is one thing I've learned about Ganzo's. They need tuned (fiddled / messed with). If you don't do it right you're probably going to get lateral movement. If you don't do it at all the axis lock springs are way too tight and deployment is going to be stiff. To do this, make sure you have a T6, T8 and blue locktite, then look up what to do online if you can't figure it out (really simple stuff). The clip. I like the clip itself, it's substantial, sturdy and deep carry. Right handed, point up is the way all my knives are configured and the G720 comes configured in that manner. However, you cannot change this due to the glass breaker and the need for some odd 4 pin tool that I don't own. So for me, it's not a big deal but I can see this being an issue for others. Before picking up a few (6) Ganzos lately - I'm fairly new to them. I had never had a knife in 440C and now I cannot think of a reason why more people don't use it for budget line knives. It takes and edge really well and seem to out last AUS8 and 8Cr13MoV as far as retention goes. Don't get me wrong, I haven't sat there with cardboard and "cut test" the thing, that's just not me but I've noticed over my cheaper domestics (some of the spydercos and kershaws are made in china though) it really does hold an edge longer. This really is a no brainier if you need a larger folder for heavy use - a great work or truck knife (esp with the glass breaker). It's not going to make a lot of people happy for EDC, it's a little large and heavy for that. Like playing with knives? Something about the weight of the blade make this knife really fun to flick open and let fall close. When not in use it lives on my desk at home and is used as a stress ball. Make sure you 'tune' the thing first though, otherwise it'll make you miserable and thumbs hurt. For $15 and 5 minutes of your time though, it's oh so satisfying.

I have a number of knives (spydercos, etc); something of a knife problem, like many of the reviewers on this thread reviewing this knife. This is my favorite, and my EDC. Specifically, I enjoy using it more than a spyderco Manix which used to be my EDC, and als more than other Ganzos I have (e.g. the G7412, and G7392). Pros: its really solid, and aesthetically it appeals to me--I grin when using it. It IS big and heavy, which I find satisfying. Another HUGE plus is the deep-carry pocket clip, so that when it is in my pocket, it doesnt stick out, and is not obtrusive. What's more, because it is clipped on the pocket edge and not sitting at the bottom of the pocket, I dont feel it when walking, even though it is heavy/big. If I had it sitting at the bottom of my pocket, it would indeed be too big/heavy. So, I find it very comfortable, probably why it is my sole EDC knife--whenever I go to one of my others, I remember that their clip ends up having the knife sticking out of the pocket a bit, which makes me uncomfortable as others sometimes react. I don't know if it is indeed 440C or not, but it takes a very nice edge, and holds it reasonably. A few passes on the sypderco sharpmaker get it back to shaving sharp. I find the lockup great. Quite solid. I've never had it fail (have been using knife everyday for ~ 2 months). Finish is good; blade is well centered. The handle G10 is grippy and comfortable. I've beaten on the knife (hacking through vines, small tree trunks, etc. in the garden); things that I would never consider doing with a more expensive knife. The weight of the knife makes such endeavors very satisfying, and it has held up well to the abuse. I bought a second as a back up, in case I finally do destroy it, though no evidence of problems so far. The knife is a steal at this price. Cons: It is heavy, if that bothers you. It is a copy of a lionsteel knife costing more, so there is potentially a moral issue there, though I would never have purchased a $180 lionsteel, so that doesnt bother me much. The lock is a bit stiff when originally purchased. Put a bit of teflon-type lubricant into the blade pivot, and things loosen up a lot. After a bit of use, its great. The 'stiff lock' issue isnt really a big deal, only an obstacle to playing with the knife (i.e. using a flick to open blade in conjunction with Axis lock; opening the blade using the thumb studs is easy even out of the box). The texture of the G10 handle does make it slower to get out of a tight pocket. Makes sure you wont lose it, but could be bad if you're focused on self defense. Overall, this is likely a lousy self-defense blade--it is too wide, and not 'pointy' enough. So, that might be an issue for some. Con

Great knife. May be a little large for some but I love the bigger handle and solid feel. It fits my hand better than cheaper knives. The blade was nice and sharp out of the box. Quality steel sure makes a difference when you need to cut something. Rugged, feels and looks durable. My brothers and friends will be getting this knife for birthday and Christmas gifts!

I like this knife. I typically steer clear of imported knives but I bought this one along with a Ganzo G727M (also a really nice knife), because the price was right and I wanted to explore an axis lock style knife. This is a beefy, seemingly well built knife. The knife came hair cutting sharp right out of the box. The blade thickness at the spine is about 4mm. The blade thickness along with the heavy duty liner gives the knife its heft. The spine is ground to 90 degrees and will spark a ferro rod like nobody's business. While I haven't used the knife long enough to determine overall durability I will say that in an ungloved hand the grips will tend to bite into the palm and fingers after any type of long term carving or feather sticking, but then I tend to use a fixed blade knife for most of these chores and rely on a folder as a back up only knife. My local Boy Scout troop only allows folders for the scouts so I might give this knife to my 12yo son to use. He is able to easily deploy and retract the blade. However, one word of caution, if you pull the axis lock back to unlock the blade and then give it a flick with your wrist to close it, make darn sure your pinky finger is out of the way of the closing blade. The blade is hefty and will develop some speed when closing in this fashion. It's not like you'll lose a finger or anything but you might get a minor cut and hopefully a lesson learned. One final thought: This is my first axis lock style knife that I have ever owned. The lock is easy enough to use and provides for a strong blade lock-up, but I am concerned about the long term durability of the tiny wire spring that is used in this type of lock. Only time will tell. Overall, this is a heavy-duty and functional knife for a really reasonable price.

These are amazing for the price. They're not as refined as the knives they're copying, and yes, they're blatant copies (in some instances) of higher end knives, but made with minor differences (they LOVE to put their version of the Benchmade axis lock on pretty much every knife they offer, with a few exceptions...even if the knife they're copying doesn't have it), but I have to give them credit where credit is due. First, the knives are NOT shoddy knock offs. They're made with 440C metal which has proven to be a solid "user" metal in the knives I've purchased from them (about 9, at this point in time), while also being easy to sharpen when they dull (And most of them have come "hair popping" sharp, straight out of the box", so far). Many people are dismissive of the Chinese 440C "mystery metal", but I've handed several of the ones I've bought out to friends and family to use, and report back on, and one has gone for a month of regular daily use and abuse, and is STILL shaving sharp, having had absolutely nothing done to touch the edge up. I explicitly requested that they not sharpen the knives, or go easy on them, so that I could determine the durability of them. So far, they've done quite well. Sometimes they're a little difficult to "break in", making one-handed opening awkward on some of them, but otherwise, they've been quite good. And, as far as being copies of higher end knives, each and every one that I've purchased so far has blatantly and boldly said "Ganzo" on the blade, leaving absolutely no chance that these could be considered "fakes" or be passed off as the "real thing". They aren't trying to make money off the blades they're copying, they're simply cherry picking the aspects people like about higher end knives and using them on their products. I'm not saying this is a fair practice, but at least they're being honest about what they're doing. And, quite frankly, I have no problems with it. If I spend $200+ on a knife, I'm absolutely not going to use it as I would a $20> knife. So this provides a useable alternative, while mimicking the attractive aspects of higher end knives. Many people will complain about buying these over American-made originals, but those companies have the option of making more affordable "user" models of their high-end​ flagships, as well, but they choose not to. Until they do, I will continue to purchase knives such as these, to use and abuse, without doing the same to my pocketbook.

Out of the box, Wow what a nice knife. It's large though and not one I would carry everyday due to the size and weight. I think this knife is going to be great around camp and as a general utility knife. It's smooth opening and has a solid lockup. I bought mine in orange so maybe I can set it down and not lose it, I wanted it to be conspicuous. I have a few Ganzos and have been impressed with them enough that I have given a couple as gifts. Every time I handle one of mine, I have to remind myself it's a 20-25$ knife.

This is a great value for the price. It's an imitation of the Lionsteel SR-1. I actually bought this along with the Ganzo 710 because I wanted to test the axis lock (I'm a Cold Steel triad lock fan) but I didn't want to pay the Benchmade premium price. Verdict: I love the axis lock for what it is. That means it's not anywhere near as strong as the CS triad lock. Not even close. However, it has an advantage - this knife swings closed so quickly and easily one-handed, it has a lot of utility if you're constantly using your blade to open boxes or anything else. With a CS blade, closing it one-handed is a 2 step process - you have to press the lock with your thumb and keep your index finger in the groove to stop the blade from chopping off your fingers. With this axis lock, all you have to do is get your fingers out of the way, pull the axis lock down on both sides and, with a flick of your wrist, the blade closes in one motion. This blade has a drop point with a super thick and strong spine (4mm) and a high hollow grind. The blade is not particularly good for piercing due to the thick spine and blade shape, but this is a knife meant more for heavy duty use anyway and I don't mind the lack of piercing capability on this one so much. One thing I like about this blade much more than the Ganzo 710 - if you have your index finger all the way forward in the handle and the blade drops, there is a big enough choil in the blade that it will not cut into your finger. This is not the case on the 710 - if that blade closes even when your index finger is all the way forward in the grip, it will cut into your finger. This is a huge difference for me, as I'm always concerned about finger safety just in case the blade accidentally closes, and I like this feature on this knife. I like the Ganzo 710 for its piercing capability though. Both of these knives have their advantages and disadvantages, and I like them both. The steel is 440C, middle grade stainless, but I like it because of the corrosion resistance, and it sharpens easily. Corrosion resistance on this steel is better than AUS8 - I have blades in both steels, and while my AUS8 developed rust spots, this one has not. Keep in mind - this knife is not a replacement for the tactical value of a CS folder, which has the strongest lockup of any folder I've ever used, but - this axis lock definitely has its advantages if you're using your blade a lot and like closing it quickly one-handed. 5 stars for the $20 price tag. Keep in mind, the pivot screw comes loose if you're constantly playing with the knife - easy fix - apply some blue Loctite on the pivot screws and problem solved.

Pros: This knife is awesome for the price. Grip is ergonomic and comfortable. Cut through paper out of the box like a hot knife through butter. Blade is centered when closed and sturdy when opened. Locking mechanism was knew to me but works flawlessly and locks tight and I got used to it fast. Texturing on the handle is unique and feels great. It's a heavier knife but that's what I wanted. This knife feels solid and dependable. I can't put it down I love holding it so much. A small Con: (Personal experience) the pocket clip has a large lip at the end which caught on a stairwell banister as I walked down some stairs. It bent outward and the window breaker/screw that holds the pocket clip came loose. I have bent the clip back to normal but the window breaker/screw requires a special tool to tighten. I have yet to put it back together. So be aware that the pocket clip does have a fairly large lip. FYI: I have ordered two of these so far and the knife seems to typically come out of the box pretty stiff (in regards to the opening/closing action). Don't worry, loosens to normal after some use. Note: I have opened/closed/used mine a ton so far and it hasn't loosened so much that it seems too loose. Great knife, great price.

Comprado para mi pareja para su gran colección de cuchillos y navajas. Él valora mucho la calidad y material de la hoja, las medidas, la manejabilidad, también el material con que está hecho el mango, la ergonomía.... Qué más decir, está encantado. Buena compra.

Excelente, robusta y contundente. No presenta holgura alguna, y la hoja está y se mantiene perfectamente centrada en su alojamiento al cerrar. El sistema de apertura/cierre (axis lock) va de lujo, permitiendo la apertura y cierre con una sola mano. Pesa sobre los 196 gramos, algo menos que las primeras del 2015 (205 g.) porque han esqueletizado (abierto agujeros) en los forros del mango para conseguir un mejor equilibrio, pero sigue manteniendo la contundencia. El acero 440c es buen acero, con un buen equilibrio entre la dureza del filo y la facilidad de afilado. En los últimos años han surgido nuevos aceros de última generación con una extraordinaria dureza que conservan el filo una cosa bárbara, pero que tienen asociada algunas pegas, como la contrapartida de que son realmente muy difíciles de afilar (y muy caros), y a no ser que se sea un experto en afilado y disponer de piedras diamante, la labor de afilar se puede convertir en una pesadilla. Esta navaja tiene una más que notable retención de filo (hay mogollón de videos en YouTube de las mil y una perrerías que le hacen de prueba y aguanta como una campeona lo que otras con más "pedigree" no hacen), pero la podemos afilar nosotros mismos sin problemas con un mínimo de conocimiento. La compré para regalo sabiendo que es ya una navaja mítica entre los aficionados al bushcraft, y volví a comprar otra para mí ... ;-). Me llegaron antes de lo esperado. Muy contento.

Absolut solides Messer. Gute Schärfe und sehr robust. 440C wurde lange sehr gehyped -ist ein guter Stahl. In der Preisklasse eher unüblich. Wie immer hat Ganzo mit den Lionsteel SR1 Nachbau mit Axislock gut geliefert. Ich kenne kein günstigeres Messer in dieser Dimension. Ideal für Einsteiger die großes Messer suchen.

Es una bestia parda.Las navajas chinas últimamente están mejorando muchísimo. Lástima que ,en ocasiones, están incrementando el precio, aunque esto venga acompañado de mayor calidad.

Mein Freund ist von diesem Messer mehr als nur begeistert! Es ist sein absolutes Lieblings Messer! Da er ein großer Survival Fan, und oft im Wald unterwegs ist besitzt er mehrere Messer (u.a Eins von Bear Grylls, und ein Opinel!) aber das Ganzo Messer ist sein absoluter Favorit! Es ist unglaublich scharf, der Griff ist rutschfest und es ist im Survival Bereich absolut zu gebrauchen! Für diesen günstigen Preis ist das Messer einfach der Hammer!!! Allerdings sollte man beim zuklappen extrem aufpassen (zumindestens wenn man, so wie ich nicht so viele Erfahrungen mit Klappmessern hat ;-) und/oder sich etwas dümmlich anstellt ) es klappt sehr zügig ein! Absolute Kaufempfehlung!!!! :-)