First ZT?

jazub

jazub

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I've never owned or even handled a Zero Tolerance knife. Anticipating a new knife order to celebrate a move to a new city happening this week.

Parameters of this purchase are: most awesome. Which ZT folder is sicker of the sickest of the sicker of sick?

Leaning toward 0562cf or 0900. What say you ZT lushes?
 
From those two I would go for the 0562cf. I had one and really liked it a lot. However, I think you should check out the 0452cf as well. very very cool blade, and its my only remaining ZT. I still carry and use it regularly. I think that says something. YMMV.
 
Sickest of the sick...I'd say 452CF or 0095BW for productions.
As far as limited editions go, well, there's a lot of sick there. My choice would be a 0392BWBRZ.
 
i just got the 0804cf and the 0095bw and they are both awesome. the 0804cf is the best knife ive owned. my previous favorite was the 0801 which was also designed by todd rexford just like the 0804cf

the smoothness of the action on the 0804 and 0801 are unparalleled. they both even beat out my $500 Brad southard Tolk. recently i did a little "house cleaning" on my knives. i got sold most of my high end knives in order to just buy a couple great knives. I figured i would rather have 2 or 3 $300-$500 knives instead of 10 sub $200 knives. The only high end knife of mine to not get sold was the ZT0801. that should tell you how much i like that knife. words cant describe how great the 0801 and 0804 are. you really need to try one in person and you will instantly see what im talking about.

ithe 0095BW is probably the coolest looking knife of mine. so far its a great knife, its just not quite up to the awesomeness of the 0801/0804.

ive never been disappointed in a ZT knife, im sure it happens now and then but you pretty much cant go wrong with any of the ZT offerings they are all increadable knives and some of the best production knives on the market. most the ones ive had have been "midtech quality". I had a ZT 0770cf-m390 and that one wasnt quite midtech level, although i think the reason i didnt feel it was as good as my other ZT knives was because it was spring assisted which isnt seen very often on high end flippers. I think a high end flipper should be manual on bearing so you can feel the quality everytime you open it.

here is my recommendation in order from best down of in production ZT knives
1. 0804cf
2. 0801
3. 0095
4. 0808
5. 0562
6. 0909

i havnt held any of the 04xx series knives but i hear they are really good
 
0770cf would be the one I bought today if I bought a ZT.

Of the two, 0562cf, and also like the 0452cf suggestion above.

The 0900 makes sense if the new city has any city ordinance requiring a sub 3" blade for carrying...
 
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What size knife do you want?
The 0452 is a pretty big knife that feels pretty light and has a thinner blade than most ZTs.
The 0770 line is a much smaller line that is very light.
There are very thick zts like the 0301
do some research and find the one you like.
 
Easy....start with these.....

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Then add all the new 2016 models. [emoji41]


Sickest heavy duty... 0562CF , 0909, 0095, 0630, and maybe 0561.

Sickest look and length.... 0452CF. (Or 454 if you can find/afford one).

Sickest Gentlemenly..... 0770CF, 0450, 0450CF, 0808

Smooth out the Wazoo.....0801, 0808, 0804CF, 0456
Ah, who am I kidding, they're ALL SMOOTH.

Sickest Fixed.....0121, 0180

Sickest DLC..... Anything with Tiger Shark Stripes.

Did that help? I thought so. [emoji12] happy shopping.
 
The 0801 is my favorite so far, nothing wrong with the 0562cf at all though.
 
I don't know if fixed blades are an option but I really like my 0121.
As far as folders go, I have the following: 0301, 0303, 0350 x2, 0900, 0566, 0630, 0550 x2, 0200 x2, 0750.
They are all great knives and would recommend all of them for collecting.
As far as users go, the only one I wouldn't carry is the 0750 because its shape makes for limited comfortable positions to hold it.

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I have a 450, 452 CF and a 562CF...........I couldn't choose a favorite!
They are all AMAZING!!!
Good luck!
Joe
 
If you want the sickest of the sicker of sick, you probably should look for one of the limited editions, like the 0777, 0888, 0392, 0600, 0454, 0801CF, etc.
But if you want one that is readily available, you can't go wrong with a 0801 or a 0562CF.
 
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