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Hello knife lovers,
As many/most knife enthusiasts, I am not a fan of assisted opening, although I appreciate how smart the mechanism(s) is/are. Also, the story of Ken Onion inventing it and challenging the authorities is fascinating.
A bit less than a year ago I found a ZT 0357BW for a price that is hard to pass, so I got it, and I put it on my daily rotation. I am a fan of ZT’s, but I didn’t think that I would use or enjoy it as much as I do. Yesterday, I disassembled it for cleaning and lubrication. I have to say, I am very impressed, especially about the simplicity.
Of course, nothing beets the satisfaction of a well made manual flipper, but why do we (myself included) stay away from a good assisted opening knife?

As many/most knife enthusiasts, I am not a fan of assisted opening, although I appreciate how smart the mechanism(s) is/are. Also, the story of Ken Onion inventing it and challenging the authorities is fascinating.
A bit less than a year ago I found a ZT 0357BW for a price that is hard to pass, so I got it, and I put it on my daily rotation. I am a fan of ZT’s, but I didn’t think that I would use or enjoy it as much as I do. Yesterday, I disassembled it for cleaning and lubrication. I have to say, I am very impressed, especially about the simplicity.
Of course, nothing beets the satisfaction of a well made manual flipper, but why do we (myself included) stay away from a good assisted opening knife?
