So I've got a 'challenge' for all of you knife aficionados. Give me your best EDC recommendation as fast as you can type it, don't think about it, just TYPE IT!
For those who either haven't followed instructions or want some more specifics, let's say this is a 'friendlier' looking EDC for someone who has already dipped into the ZT price range. (Let's say that aesthetics matter more than blade length)
EDIT: You can put in bigger blades if you want to, I know I said friendlier, but if you feel more comfortable recommending bigger blades, go for it!
Now why might I give this challenge? Because last month, a couple came in, and I saw that one of them was carrying a leek in his wallet, so I asked him about it, and if he was interested in the carbon fiber version. He said that he didn't really know too much about knives, but he did have a ZT 0350 that he didn't like carrying because of how aggressive it looked, so I thought of helping out the man.
They looked like they wanted to leave the register, so I had to think quickly. Out of every knife that my brain knew of, I immediately said the Spyderco Delica, and then the Para 3. He asked me if those were the 3" knives, and I said yes and so they left. The guy said he'd look into it, and although I felt like I did good, it felt strange that these were my go-to recommendations. Not only because I don't own either one, but because there are so many other good options to pick from.
I know that my job doesn't allow me to have fully meaningful knife convos with people, so when I do get to talk to a knife person, it is for a very short time. (We're outside a mall, so we get big rushes of people just wanting our product and leaving
) I'd like to think I did well, and hopefully I get more convos like these because it keeps me on my toes 
For those who either haven't followed instructions or want some more specifics, let's say this is a 'friendlier' looking EDC for someone who has already dipped into the ZT price range. (Let's say that aesthetics matter more than blade length)
EDIT: You can put in bigger blades if you want to, I know I said friendlier, but if you feel more comfortable recommending bigger blades, go for it!
Now why might I give this challenge? Because last month, a couple came in, and I saw that one of them was carrying a leek in his wallet, so I asked him about it, and if he was interested in the carbon fiber version. He said that he didn't really know too much about knives, but he did have a ZT 0350 that he didn't like carrying because of how aggressive it looked, so I thought of helping out the man.
They looked like they wanted to leave the register, so I had to think quickly. Out of every knife that my brain knew of, I immediately said the Spyderco Delica, and then the Para 3. He asked me if those were the 3" knives, and I said yes and so they left. The guy said he'd look into it, and although I felt like I did good, it felt strange that these were my go-to recommendations. Not only because I don't own either one, but because there are so many other good options to pick from.
I know that my job doesn't allow me to have fully meaningful knife convos with people, so when I do get to talk to a knife person, it is for a very short time. (We're outside a mall, so we get big rushes of people just wanting our product and leaving
) I'd like to think I did well, and hopefully I get more convos like these because it keeps me on my toes
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, was the ZT350.
