The unusual design is the first thing that catches the eye when looking at the Ganzo G628 knife. The folding blade has a black coating in tone with the handle, which gives some roughness to the overall appearance of the tool. At the same time, the model is not lacking in practicality due to the presence of a sharp blade in the design and several functional additions in the form of a strop cutter and glass breaker on the handle, which make the knife an ideal companion for backpacking trips.
The blade reaches 89 mm (3.5 inches) in length and has a drop point profile, often used in knives for various purposes due to its versatility. The straight cutting edge ensures smooth and accurate cutting, while the pointed tip is suitable for piercing materials of different densities.
The blade is made of steel 8cr14 (440 series), which demonstrates long sharpening retention and excellent cutting properties. The brand also has good rust resistance. However, it should be taken into account that it does not like prolonged contact with wet and salty environments, so it is important to strictly follow the recommendations for the care of the steel tool to avoid the appearance of corrosive spots on the metal.
The design of the knife is opened in several ways: by pressing on the flipper fin or the splint fixed on the left side of the blade. The open blade is secured by a steel Liner lock plate, depriving the blade of the possibility of uncontrolled assembly.
When performing forceful work, the user can place the thumb on the relief stop located on the 2.7-millimeter (0.1-inch) edge. This increases the comfort of the tool's grip in the owner's wide palm and improves control of the blade.
The handle has an ergonomic, curved shape with a shallow butt notch that prevents your hand from slipping on the blade. The main material of the handle is polypropylene (PP). There are also separate elements of aluminum.
Ganzo G628 knife weighs 138 g (4.9 ounces) including the clip. It has an atypical location closer to the base of the blade and is single-position.