Kershaw ZT302 pics

[nozh2002]

This is ZT302. I picked it up today at BAKCA 2006 show:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Kaizen1]

Wow, Thomas was right, you do take good pics. That ZT302 looks great, is that assisted? And how does that liner lock feel on the other ZT knife? Does it feel secure?

 

[Daniel]

Great looking photos!:thumbup:

Nice selection of heavy duty cutlery.

 

[nozh2002]

ZT302 has Speed Safe. Liner lock on ZT200 is quite thick, only consern I had - it was too sharp and heart my thumb, but I fixed it with small file. Otherwise I think both knives are pretty good.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Cutshaw]

Cool! Nice pics as always. I, too, was impressed by the 302 when I saw it at Blade. If you happen to do another comparison shot, I would love to see the 302 next to your Cyclone.

Thanks!

 

[TexasNativeDRJH]

Nice knives and pics. What kind of scary sharp edge bevel angle is that on your Spec Bump? Looks like it could cut through just about anything!

 

[J85909266]

I will own one of these.

I love the high end, high tech direction Kershaw is heading. I predict, in a few years, Kershaw will be one of the top leaders in the industry among knifeknuts.

 

[Artfully Martial]

I would say that in my opinion, among production knife makers of course, Kershaw joined those ranks already this year. I've always liked Kershaw, but it just seems like hit after hit after hit lately.

 

[J85909266]

They aren't quite there yet. You won't see Kershaw knives recommended multiple times in every single thread asking about knife suggestions like you do BM and Spyderco. They are on their way, though.

 

[T.K.C.]

Great pix!! I am glad that you are happy with it. I saw those at Blade, and they just didn't do it for me. And it looks like they are using the Hinderer lockbar stablizer. That round thing that says Zero Tolerance, below the clip. Or am I mistaken?

 

[Kestrel64]

Those are awesome....I can't wait to get one. Are they on the market yet...and about how much do they run?

 

[talonturbo]

Great pix!! I am glad that you are happy with it. I saw those at Blade, and they just didn't do it for me. And it looks like they are using the Hinderer lockbar stablizer. That round thing that says Zero Tolerance, below the clip. Or am I mistaken?

You are not mistaken, just took delivery of number 34 CB.

 

[huugh]

Nice pics

(isn't Gallery supposed for threads like this? )

BTW what is the handle material (lockbar side)?

 

[nozh2002]

That part of the handle is Titanium - I checked with magnet, other side has stainless loner.
It is defenetly lockbar stabilizer, even I did not know this name before.

On my opinion with all this Military style and everything ZT302 is great slicer because of wide blade it has pretty nice edge.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[nozh2002]

What does bother me a lot - name! ZT300 - it is like partnumber or something. This knives especiall 300 for sure has strong personality and call it ZT300 it just not fare!

I rather call it ZRex or somthing...

And both ZLeek and ZRex will cover almost all need anybody have from EDC. At leas for me surgical blade - ZLeek and medium size folder - ZRex.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[robertmegar]

Cool knife! Great pictures! I love mine.

 

[wolfmann601]

I will own one of these.

I love the high end, high tech direction Kershaw is heading. I predict, in a few years, Kershaw will be one of the top leaders in the industry among knifeknuts.

Me too, what a good looking knife!!! Looks like it is designed perfectly (for me at least)

What is the street price for these?

 

[nozh2002]

Just tried it on fresh Salmon - sushimi. To cut fresh salmon you need yanagiba - special salmon knife, very thin and very sharp. ZT300 has pretty delicate edge, so I like to compare it with yanagiba.

It cuts salmon very well! Only it is too short to compete with yanagiba - I had to do two-three cuts, when with yanagiba one cut is enough (it three times longer). ZT300 is actually 3 3/4" long (maximum 4" - from flipper to tip), ZT200 noticable longer.

Then I tried it on tomatos - same feeling, no differentce in terms of cutting. Only Edelveis performs slightly better but it is 2mm thin - twice thiner then ZT300.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[knucks]

Are these knives going to be avilable any place other than tadgear or are they exluscive to that site ?

Knucks

 

[Kaizen1]

Came back from the BAKCA show today. First knufe show I've ever been to, very enlightening. Unfortunately, I didn't see any of the ZT knives anywhere, I guess everyone snatched them up. Most of the dealers and knifemakers there were great people. A lot of beautiful knives.