I just got this model along with some others. This one impresses me enough to single it out. It was $8.30 shipped from GB. I didn’t expect much for the money but it is a really nice knife.
Pros:
Lockup is strong and solid in the open and close with zero play in any direction. Detents in open and close make this feel very solid.
Fit and finish perfect. Nicely rounded edges on aluminum grip and everything is machined well.
Surprisingly lightweight. That is something the China knives often fall short on. Many of the China knives are heavy for their size. This one feels just right.
Nice rubberized insert in grip helps with traction.
Well thought out jumping on back of spine and scales. It’s grippy but not abrasive to the thumb.
Edge came very sharp.
Looks good. Attractive matte gray handle and muted gray pocket clip just looks good.
Size is perfect for EDC. Your can get a full grip but it’s a fairly small knife overall. It’s not a beast and it’s not a mini knife that is too small to use. A lot of these China knives are sized funny. Some are way too big and some are just a little too small. It’s hard to tell from pics what you are going to get. This feels good in the hand.
Cons:
Tip up right hand carry only with no provisions for other carry methods. This is not a con for me as this is my preferred carry but lefties or people who prefer tip down may not like this.
The detents are so strong that it is hard to unlock and open. They may wear in with use but out of the box, they are too strong IMHO.
It’s not a silky smooth action. Feels a little gritty. This may smooth out and probably will but many of the Ganzos are so smooth that I know they could do better in this area.
The hole for opening is placed in such a way that it makes it somewhat difficult to open. Your thumb hits the scale first and combined with the stiff detent, it is more difficult to open than needed. This is minor as it’s perfectly usable but it could be slightly better.
Bottom line, for $8.30 I know of nothing better. This is ultra cheap but the quality is on par with a $30 knife. These would make nice inexpensive gifts or EDCs for people who like value.
I also got a F759m which is a well known knife right now. That one is much easier to open and is smoother. It is also lighter by a little. The f6802al has it beat in the looks department and grip feel. The blade is also longer by about 1/2” while having the same length handle. It also has a liner lock which is easier to use than the back lock but that seems to be a personal preference.
If you are looking for a small/medium EDC knife, this is an overlooked one in my view. The F759 is getting all the press lately but this one has some benefits. For $8.30, you can’t go wrong on this one.