Go Large--The BF Big Folder Thread

I don't think I've seen a ZT0200 in this thread yet. :)

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Here's a comparison with my faithful EDC knife, an Emerson CQC-7V:

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It's kind of an odd duck, and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. It has a 4" blade with a 3 7/8" cutting edge (and that great recurve!), but by the AKTI standardized measuring system for folders, that "horn" on the handle means it counts as a 3 1/2" blade. At 7.8 oz. it's not a light knife, but at 8 3/4" long it's also not really that long. It's a big knife that somehow feels more like a medium knife.

As best I can tell, the little horn is there primarily to make room for the tip-down clip mounting points (does anyone tip-down carry a flipper?), and secondarily for aesthetics. I like the lines of this knife, and the horn as part of that look, but part of me wishes it wasn't there. I'm a big fan of washers, unassisted opening, liner locks, and a slow-roll option (thumb stud, disk, hole, etc.) -- the 0200 ticks a lot of boxes for me, and is markedly different from what ZT tends to make these days.

After the Satu, the 0200 feels positively dainty. :D
 
Grayman Satu is really a beast. But like someone mentioned it carries really well in the pocket.

Feels even better in the hand than most knives when it comes to actually cutting chores.
 
Nice well-used Mille, 91bravo 91bravo . Great wear and lotta love and pocket time there.

I've got two Millies--a fluted Ti and black-bladed DigiCamo (with matching PM 2 & 3)--but carry and use 'em very lightly as they're so sweet and I hate to see 'em get beat up. I need to get one to carry and beat on as they're such great knives. Maybe one like my PJ Para2 that's just a regular user....

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Nice well-used Mille, 91bravo 91bravo . Great wear and lotta love and pocket time there.

I've got two Millies--a fluted Ti and black-bladed DigiCamo (with matching PM 2 & 3)--but carry and use 'em very lightly as they're so sweet and I hate to see 'em get beat up. I need to get one to carry and beat on as they're such great knives. Maybe one like my PJ Para2 that's just a regular user....

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Thanks Chazz! This Millie has been a joy to carry and use for the last few months!
 
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