Ganzo G711 handle modding

I decided to mod the handle of my Ganzo G711 (review here), so I took my dremel and widened the cut-out on the handle to improve its ergonomics.

You can buy the Ganzo G711 on Aliexpress: ***HERE*** 

Here is the result:

   

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Another Bushcraft knife on it's way.

Unusual for me to have two very similar knives finished at the same time. This one has hung around for a while, waiting for the right owner. It was sheathless until requested - finished the sheath last night and in the post today.

The blade model is a Felleskap. It was originally designed and made by Trond Pederson in 2003. It was inspired by the Woodlore / Ray Mears knife but noticeably different in it's own right.
 Later on Trond was unable to make more so he asked Steen Nielsen to make some more. I managed to purchase a Steen blade in 2005 (although I would like a Trond blade for myself still)

I quickly put a cord wrap on, just for fun but that didn't last long!

In January '06 it had a rough handle fixed in place of Padauk bolsters and Myrtle scales with black liners.

(I've not tried a similar looking combo since - shame)

Before it was finished, it was stupidly left in the conservatory of the house I was in at the time during the day time and the epoxy melted, lifting the scales.

I stripped it down with the plan to rehandle it.....eventually.

So August '10 I had come across the blade again and had a plan to handle it in Kingwood & Bog Oak combo with white liners.

I faffed about trying to source the white liners so it got forgotten about again for another while until eventually I put some stabilised Amboyna on...

 All good things...

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Ganzo G711 inspired by Benchmade

Inspired by Benchmade Onslaught ;)

Pros:

- strong, sturdy folder with an excellent fit and finish

- ambidextrous axis-lock

- G-10 handle

- 0.145" (3.7 mm) thick blade 

- good slicing full flat ground blade 

- solid lock-up with zero blade play

- belt pouch

Cons:

- it could benefit from a wider cut out in the handle

You can buy the Ganzo G711 on Aliexpress: ***HERE*** 

You can buy it at Exduct: ***HERE***

Use the following coupon codes HERE to get a discount.

You can also buy it at Fasttech.com: ***HERE***

Details:

Blade length: 3.46" (88 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.145" (3.7 mm)

Blade steel: 440C Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Open length: 8.07" (205 mm)

Closed length: 4.6" (117 mm)

Weight: 5.53 oz  (157 g)

Handle: G-10 with steel liners

Lock: axis lock

Carry: right hand tip up only

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Bushcrafter sheath with removable dangler

Just a quick post to show the sheath that I made for the recently sold TLIM Bushcrafter.

It has a standard belt loop with a floating D ring. The additional belt loop can be used to clip onto the D ring instead to allow it to sit lower and give an easy detach option.
On the side there's a firesteel / ferrocium rod holder and there's a simple stamp pattern that follows the stitching for some visual interest.

The picture colour has gone a bit off but it's all dyed black!

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Spyderco Mule MT12 Cruwear delivery!

Just arrived this morning...

Need to think about handle choice now....
  - Carbon fibre?
  - Yellow Mallee Burl?
  - Sheep horn?
  - Green Canvas Micarta?
  - Combination of a few?

Lots of decisions!

Previous mule team handles:
Spyderco Mule MT13P Elmax in Horse Chestnut Burr
Spyderco Mule MT02 M4

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