Ganzo FH51 - Knife Review - The Practical Blade
Published: 4 years ago
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Ganzo FH51 Notes
$26 on Amazon
Specs:
Lock Type: Flipper Lock
Blade Edge: Plain
Point: Drop Point
Blade Material: D2
Blade Color: Gray
Handle Material: G10
Handle Color: Black
Total Length, mm: 185
Blade Length, mm: 81
Blade Thickness, mm: 35
Knife Weight: 87g
First thing I notice: The damn pocket clip is too big relatively to the size of the knife and the real estate of the handle. The pocket clips sits exactly where my fingers wish they could be when I try to open this knife. Which is a damn shame, because the knife actually has a strong detent and a great flipper tab, leading to a really satisfying and speedy action.
I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but something about this knife just feels very "solid". There's no blade play, no wobbling parts, and everything seems to be connected in very tight ways. There's no rattling in the knife, no reverb during the action, and no blade play. All the screws are locked down tightly and show no signs of coming loose.
Blade is an interesting wharncliffe / spear point hybrid. I very much like the profile and it lends itself to being a very nice pull-cutting knife.
The overall ergonomics are actually quite good for a knife with a handle this small. The handle is designed with curves such that everything feels "in-balance".
My only complaint about fit and finish is that while exterior edges are chamfered, interior edges are not. This is mostly offensive on the thumb when holding the knife with a sabre grip.
Overall, for $26, this is a very solid knife. I would feel very comfortable recommending this knife to someone as an actual tool, and if you intend to use it as such, you probably don't care about my gripes related to the action. The only thing that drives me crazy is the pocket clip, because I feel like the knife has a very "snappy" action that is only annoying to fidget with due to the pocket clip getting in the way. But again, if used as a legit cutting tool, you probably don't care.
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Cleaning / Lubrication:
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Disposable Cotton Cleaning Patches (A small and disposable medium to apply cleaning products to): https://amzn.to/32tla0M
70% Rubbing Alcohol (for getting rid of gunk): https://amzn.to/3bXkynt
Cotton Swabs / Q-tips (For getting rid of gunk in tight spaces): https://amzn.to/3hzNGCA
Assembly / Disassembly (Drivers / Bits):
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Blade Sharpening / Polishing:
The KME sharpening kit might seem a bit pricey at first, but in my opinion it is 1) Much more affordable that its competitors, 2) Insanely simple to use, and 3) A small price to pay for nearly-indefinite self-sharpening for all of your knives. You can also create your own "stones" using balsa wood and diamond compound to give yourself a mirror edge at a fraction of the KME polishing accessories prices.
KME Precision Sharpening Kit (Basic kit, can reprofile edges as well as get them razor sharp, no expertise needed): https://amzn.to/2ZzVwGa
5k grit to 100k grit Diamond Polishing Compound (for mirror edges): https://amzn.to/2Fs1O3t
Balsa Wood (To apply diamond compound to and use with KME system): https://amzn.to/3izk21C
Ganzo FH51 Notes
$26 on Amazon
Specs:
Lock Type: Flipper Lock
Blade Edge: Plain
Point: Drop Point
Blade Material: D2
Blade Color: Gray
Handle Material: G10
Handle Color: Black
Total Length, mm: 185
Blade Length, mm: 81
Blade Thickness, mm: 35
Knife Weight: 87g
First thing I notice: The damn pocket clip is too big relatively to the size of the knife and the real estate of the handle. The pocket clips sits exactly where my fingers wish they could be when I try to open this knife. Which is a damn shame, because the knife actually has a strong detent and a great flipper tab, leading to a really satisfying and speedy action.
I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but something about this knife just feels very "solid". There's no blade play, no wobbling parts, and everything seems to be connected in very tight ways. There's no rattling in the knife, no reverb during the action, and no blade play. All the screws are locked down tightly and show no signs of coming loose.
Blade is an interesting wharncliffe / spear point hybrid. I very much like the profile and it lends itself to being a very nice pull-cutting knife.
The overall ergonomics are actually quite good for a knife with a handle this small. The handle is designed with curves such that everything feels "in-balance".
My only complaint about fit and finish is that while exterior edges are chamfered, interior edges are not. This is mostly offensive on the thumb when holding the knife with a sabre grip.
Overall, for $26, this is a very solid knife. I would feel very comfortable recommending this knife to someone as an actual tool, and if you intend to use it as such, you probably don't care about my gripes related to the action. The only thing that drives me crazy is the pocket clip, because I feel like the knife has a very "snappy" action that is only annoying to fidget with due to the pocket clip getting in the way. But again, if used as a legit cutting tool, you probably don't care.
If you'd like to support the channel, please consider using my special links below to purchase the exact same tools I use to maintain my knives, and generally make my knife life more pleasant. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Cleaning / Lubrication:
Knife Pivot Lube (Apply to bearings, washers, detent tracks, etc... to protect parts and create a smoother action): https://amzn.to/3mhEYME
Frog Lube Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant (Primarily applied to blades / steel liners to prevent rust): https://amzn.to/2RkAk2i
Disposable Cotton Cleaning Patches (A small and disposable medium to apply cleaning products to): https://amzn.to/32tla0M
70% Rubbing Alcohol (for getting rid of gunk): https://amzn.to/3bXkynt
Cotton Swabs / Q-tips (For getting rid of gunk in tight spaces): https://amzn.to/3hzNGCA
Assembly / Disassembly (Drivers / Bits):
I STAND BY WIHA! WIHA provides hardened steel bits - and for those of you who are new to this - hardened steel bits are critical to ensure you don't strip bits and get in a nasty situation where your knife is half-disassembled and your bit no longer works! Do NOT buy those cheap 50-piece kits that come with "everything" for like $10. They will not last you, you will regret it.
Wiha 75981 | 7 Piece Pocket Clip MicroBit Set (Small set with bits and driver - arguably all you need): https://amzn.to/35xwmeU
Wiha 75988 | 10 Piece Torx MicroBits Set (Bit set, in case you need more bits): https://amzn.to/3itzpZj
Wiha 75992 System 4 Precision Interchangeable Bit Set, Torx, Slotted, Phillips, Hex Inch, ESD Safe Precision Handle, 27 Piece In Compact Box (Bigger set for... MORE stuff): https://amzn.to/2GYM34E
Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece (Biggest set for... MOST stuff): https://amzn.to/35yjlSn
Blade Sharpening / Polishing:
The KME sharpening kit might seem a bit pricey at first, but in my opinion it is 1) Much more affordable that its competitors, 2) Insanely simple to use, and 3) A small price to pay for nearly-indefinite self-sharpening for all of your knives. You can also create your own "stones" using balsa wood and diamond compound to give yourself a mirror edge at a fraction of the KME polishing accessories prices.
KME Precision Sharpening Kit (Basic kit, can reprofile edges as well as get them razor sharp, no expertise needed): https://amzn.to/2ZzVwGa
5k grit to 100k grit Diamond Polishing Compound (for mirror edges): https://amzn.to/2Fs1O3t
Balsa Wood (To apply diamond compound to and use with KME system): https://amzn.to/3izk21C