Ganzo FH921 Cut Test Conclusion LosslessCut
Published: 3 years ago
630 cuts.
There, in case someone just wants to get to the point =)
This thing went through the same I've experienced with TwoSun's D2 & 14C28N steel, where it kind of looks like the blade develops a rolled edge after a couple hundred cuts, but it still slices the paper without hanging up.
As I say in the video, for a ~$25 knife, this thing is a great choice for people on a severe budget. I'd like to see Ganzo phase out their design copied models in the near future. While I haven't seen them release any new "copied" models, they're still selling the ones they've already made (like the RAT Model 2, Spyderco Para-Military 2 & Stretch, Benchmade Bedlam, etc.)
As such, I certainly understand those who choose not to buy from this brand. While those models mentioned above aren't bootlegs due to drastic difference is lock style, I get it.
I'm a little more under the impression that only purchasing the desired products from a company like that will lean them toward that direction. It's happened with companies in the past. Ibanez comes to mind in the guitar space.
As always:
These cut tests are performed by cutting through 3/8" (9.53mm) twisted sisal rope onto a poly cutting board until the portion of the blade utilized catches when trying to slice through standard paper.
Everyone cuts differently. I tend to use more down+forward force while using a pinch grip on the knife as that is what's comfortable for me when cutting directly down onto a hard surface. Think of it as using a chef's knife, where the downward pressure is applied via your index finger. This acts more like a guillotine or paper cutter.
The "Saber Grip" is the more commonly used grip for pocket knives (thumb resting on top of the spine or handle). This lends itself to more sawing motions to conserve downward pressure. In this case, the sawing motion has the potential to dull the blade quicker by increased abrasion.
As stated above: "Everyone cuts differently."
There, in case someone just wants to get to the point =)
This thing went through the same I've experienced with TwoSun's D2 & 14C28N steel, where it kind of looks like the blade develops a rolled edge after a couple hundred cuts, but it still slices the paper without hanging up.
As I say in the video, for a ~$25 knife, this thing is a great choice for people on a severe budget. I'd like to see Ganzo phase out their design copied models in the near future. While I haven't seen them release any new "copied" models, they're still selling the ones they've already made (like the RAT Model 2, Spyderco Para-Military 2 & Stretch, Benchmade Bedlam, etc.)
As such, I certainly understand those who choose not to buy from this brand. While those models mentioned above aren't bootlegs due to drastic difference is lock style, I get it.
I'm a little more under the impression that only purchasing the desired products from a company like that will lean them toward that direction. It's happened with companies in the past. Ibanez comes to mind in the guitar space.
As always:
These cut tests are performed by cutting through 3/8" (9.53mm) twisted sisal rope onto a poly cutting board until the portion of the blade utilized catches when trying to slice through standard paper.
Everyone cuts differently. I tend to use more down+forward force while using a pinch grip on the knife as that is what's comfortable for me when cutting directly down onto a hard surface. Think of it as using a chef's knife, where the downward pressure is applied via your index finger. This acts more like a guillotine or paper cutter.
The "Saber Grip" is the more commonly used grip for pocket knives (thumb resting on top of the spine or handle). This lends itself to more sawing motions to conserve downward pressure. In this case, the sawing motion has the potential to dull the blade quicker by increased abrasion.
As stated above: "Everyone cuts differently."