Death Chat!!

HikingMano · Apr 30, 2012

Some pics from my trip this past Saturday to Henry Coe for their Backcountry Weekend: link.

JGarrison Knives · May 1, 2012

Nice pics. Sunday would work better for me also.

HikingMano · May 3, 2012

Ok, as we get closer we'll hash out the details.

Man, I am really, REALLY, wanting a ZT0560. I've always loved Hinderer's stuff, and the 0560 is really close to the XMs I've always lusted after.

Too many awesome knives, too little money....

JGarrison Knives · May 3, 2012

Id have to feel one in hand before I spent money on one. I dont like the other ZT knives because to me they are just to big, like Strider SMF size. Although the price is alot better then an actually Hinderer.

or just go for this one, looks like a good price.

http://www.kershawknives.com/searchresults.php?search_by=designer&search_value=15&brand=kershaw

HikingMano · May 3, 2012

Yeah, I had a 0200, and while I loved the design and shape, that thing was waaayyy too big/heavy/bulky for pocket carry. It was a beast. The 0560 looks a bit thinner and more streamlined. And at that price, it's definitely conceivable.

I had no idea they made a poor man's version, haha.

MRpink · May 4, 2012

HikingMano said:
Ok, as we get closer we'll hash out the details.

Man, I am really, REALLY, wanting a ZT0560. I've always loved Hinderer's stuff, and the 0560 is really close to the XMs I've always lusted after.

Too many awesome knives, too little money....

Feel the same way, I was looking forward to that release since they announced it. There's a spyderco collaboration (forget the name) that's looking pretty awesome too!

HikingMano · May 4, 2012

Spyderco Hinderer?!? I might even be more excited for that; I've always preferred the spyiehole over the thumbstud. I've got to go look up this collab now...

MRpink · May 4, 2012

Whoops, sorry for the misunderstanding. It's a Spyderco collaboration, but not with Hinderer. I'll try and dig up the pic...

HikingMano · May 4, 2012

Ah, ZT and Spyderco...that'll still be interesting :thumbup:

squishware · May 4, 2012

phew, I thought my google fu had left me.

HikingMano · May 4, 2012

Haha! I know!

MRpink · May 4, 2012

haha my bad gents!

JGarrison Knives · May 4, 2012

I dont understand why Spyderco would have to team up with ZT.

Time to go shooting.

HikingMano · May 4, 2012

Yeah, they're on different ends of the spectrum. But that's the reason it'd be interesting to see what kinda knife results from that collaboration.

Ban · May 6, 2012

Cooked up a storm tonight with my trusty BT6 Variant.

Cut up some chicken breast for the Green Curry Chicken

Prepped the basil, mint, bok choy, and diced garlic for the Thai Drunken Noodles

Thai Drunken Noodles

Green Curry Chicken

Ma Po Tofu with Silken Tofu and Ground Beef

Was planning on making some Tom Yum Soup as well but got lazy.

HikingMano · May 6, 2012

Damn! A feast! :thumbup: Looks delicious. How do you like the BT6 variant for kitchen work?

HJD · May 6, 2012

And to think I had to settle for a couple of fish sandwiches... Who'd a thunk?

JGarrison Knives · May 6, 2012

I call shananigans, who actually did the cooking?

Ban · May 6, 2012

hahahaha.....yeah I know it is hard to believe. I have learned how to cook out of necessity.

The BT6 Variant with the thinner AEB-L blade worked great. It is basically a more aggressive looking knife that is made out of the same stock as the standard santokus. Keep in mind that I am not a professional chef with a bunch of food prep skills. I would prefer a Nakiri for most of my food prep. I see a Ultrathin Nakiri in the near future

HikingMano · May 6, 2012

Ultrathin Nakiri...that'll be interesting! Veggies beware.