Kershaw ZT302 pics

[huugh]

That part of the handle is Titanium - I checked with magnet, other side has stainless loner.

Interesting, it is probably coated isn't it? (I have never heard of black anodization color)

 

[nozh2002]

More pics under the evening Sun.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[nozh2002]

Here it is with Cyclon:

And with Buck 882:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[nozh2002]

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.

I am sorry to hear this. They was gone pretty fast I guess.

Here TAD Gear table with Steve at the en of the table with ZTs:

and here he with his tresuare chests:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Cutshaw]

Here it is with Cyclon:

Thanks, Vassili. That's what I was looking for... Great Photos! Do you mind if I ask what the show prices were on the ZT's?
-Stacey

 

[nozh2002]

Thanks, Vassili. That's what I was looking for... Great Photos! Do you mind if I ask what the show prices were on the ZT's?
-Stacey

It was MSRP unfortunately - too expensinve on my opinion and I still feel uncomfortable about this - you will not see photoes of other knives from me for a whle..., but there is no options and I got free T-Shirt...

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Kaizen1]

I am sorry to hear this. They was gone pretty fast I guess.

Here TAD Gear table with Steve at the en of the table with ZTs:

Duh! (smack myself in the head). I got there in the last 2 1/2 hours of the show and TAD Gear was packing up and heading out the door when I got there. I figured that I can go to TAD Gear pretty easily, so I didn't want to spend any time at their table. Great pics- again!

 

[Kaizen1]

Don't mean to highjack the thread, but can anyone who was at the show tell me the name of the store of the table that was in the back/left corner of the room? He said that he was from Alaska and I believe the name was Up North Knives or True North Knives or something like that.

 

[Artfully Martial]

Am I the only one who likes the average ZT knife MORE than the "real" Strider? Oh, and can I get a pic next to a minigrip, delica, para, etc, some really common knife, to get a feel for size.

 

[nozh2002]

Am I the only one who likes the average ZT knife MORE than the "real" Strider? Oh, and can I get a pic next to a minigrip, delica, para, etc, some really common knife, to get a feel for size.

Well, you have to get use to the fact that more and more Kershaw now are "common knives"... Like SpecBumps and Leeks and Cyclones. In general as I understand Kershaw outsell meny "common" brands easy.

Here it is with Military.

Sorry it is little bit out of focus, this is why I did not showed it before.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[St.Peter's knife]

thanks for sharing.
:thumbup:

 

[Artfully Martial]

Judging from the comparable blade lengths, can we say that the estimated blade length from TAD is wrong? I believe they're listed at 4.25 inches, but it looks shorter than that in the photos. I'm really interested in the 400 series.

Thanks for the photos.

 

[nozh2002]

Judging from the comparable blade lengths, can we say that the estimated blade length from TAD is wrong? I believe they're listed at 4.25 inches, but it looks shorter than that in the photos.

Let me quote myself:

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.

It is actually 3 3/4".

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Jim70]

Do you know if they sell them without the Tiger stripes? I love the look and the size but the camo turns me off. Looks like a great heavy use folder.

 

[Billmanweh]

I like it, but paying full retail steals a little part of my soul

 

[Lemon328i]

I like it, but paying full retail steals a little part of my soul

Sure, but only if it is possible to pay less. The only way you'll get one of these for less right now if to find a used one (and I bet it won't be a whole lot less than MSRP). This knife straddles the line between high end production and custom, much like CRK and regular Striders do. Folks should not mistake it for Kershaw's regular line and their regular discount pricing, besides a portion of the sales price could be considered a donation to a worthy cause, the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

 

[Artfully Martial]

The prices seem fair even at MSRP, with the possible of exception of the 0300. Paying much over 200 for a production folder just doesn't feel right to me, even if it is a clearly excellent one like this.

But really, the 0200 and 0400 could go head to head with Emerson, MT, etc (perhaps not Spyderco and Benchmade) price wise for specs, even when the Emersons and MTs are heavily discounted below MSRP.

The 0300 is priced within range of CRKs and some Striders, but...honestly...outside of the tiger striped blade, I like it more...course, can't say too much as I haven't handled one in person...

I like all of them, but they're probably all too big for me...

 

[Ji]

Well, you have to get use to the fact that more and more Kershaw now are "common knives"... Like SpecBumps and Leeks and Cyclones. In general as I understand Kershaw outsell meny "common" brands easy.

Here it is with Military.

Sorry it is little bit out of focus, this is why I did not showed it before.

Thanks, Vassili.

DAMN!!!!

It's a lot bigger then I thought. I have a Military which was my EDC for a while, and that 300 blade makes the Spyderco look small...and the Military isn't a small knife

I just ordered one from TAD.

Thanks for the pic Vassili

 

[44Magpie]

What about that bolt and nut on the side of the ZT - does it hit the hand when you hold it? It looks uncomfortable.

 

[nozh2002]

What about that bolt and nut on the side of the ZT - does it hit the hand when you hold it? It looks uncomfortable.

Not at all! Arm does not feel it at all. And it give me some sence of better security then for regular framelocks.

Thanks, Vassili.