Advise needed

[matt36]

Goodafternoon,

As this is my first post here on the forum, I first would like to thank you all for providing me with a lot of information and insights about many different knives, it has helped me a lot in making a choice for an EDC tactical folder.

I live in the Netherlands (which isn't a "knive"country) with very limited options to check out knives in a shop (there aren't many).
So as I will be ordering my knife from the internet I hope you can give me some more advise in order for me to narrow my choice down.
I will be chosing between:

-ZT 300
-Sebenza
-Greg Lightfoot folder

If anyone can give me some advise which one to choose it would be great, or maybe a suggestion I haven't mentioned on my short list. What I want is a strong tactical folder for EDC, it most be very smooth in opening and lock like a bank vault (my reference is an Al Mar sere) price maximum aprox. 500 USD.

Thank you in advance

 

[avidknifeusersf]

Welcome, you can search this site using google as there are already many threads!

I've never handled a lightfoot, but the ZT is the best value in the folder industry. Tadgear.com has a few without the tiger stripe which is a huge plus. I also like the grippyness of g10. The seb is much more elgant in its design, and a mini-seb is my everyday carry. To my eyes, its much less 'tactical' then a ZT.

You will not go wrong with any of them. Perhaps telling us when and where you'll be using it... For instance a Seb would be much less 'scary' looking in many circumstances, and thats why edc one, (because i work in an office.)

 

[Buffalohump]

Hello and Welcome!

That's an interesting selection there. Two are production framelocks, one is a custom piece, but not a framelock.

From an availability point of view, the ZT will be the easiest to get, then the Sebbie, and finally the Lightfoot.

Unless you are planning on ordering direct from Greg, a Lightfoot from a dealer will likely cost you more than $500. If Greg is still taking orders (haven't checked myself lately), then the wait will likely be 6 months or more.

I have owned an M1 in the past, and if you are looking for a bank vault lock-up, I would think you'd be better off with a framelock.

The other option you should consider is a Strider SnG. This is also a production framelock that can be had for under $500.

I don't think you will go wrong with any of these choices. It really comes down to personal preference.

 

[matt36]

Thank you for you replys,

I will be using it in different situation, work in an office, but in spare time a lot in camping/hinking/ martial arts camps, so mostly outside.

I am aware they are really different knives, I base those 3 choices mainly on design (I like them all 3), as I havent held one, and probably will not untill I order.
So what I am trying to figure out is if they are all 3 in the same category for strenth/ smoothness. What I mean is, if the lightfoot is as strong and smooth as a sebenza then I can base my choice only on design (off course the price dif. and waiting time I will consider)