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- Thread starter Guilo
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They both function / sharpen within a point or two of each other.
Having said that, and despite having many ZDP blades as well, I prefer the SG2 for overall performance.
You probably won't detect a noticable difference so your choice may need to be made based on styling and prior exposure.
If it we're me and I was in similar position, I'd order them both and send the one back I liked the least (works well for me).
I'd still get the SG2 instead.
The only real diff I can think of is the Ti scales with black blade finish with a leaf shape on the ZDP cyclone while the SG2 blur has the blade assist with satin finish blade and recurve shape. Good luck.
NJ
Having said that, and despite having many ZDP blades as well, I prefer the SG2 for overall performance.
You probably won't detect a noticable difference so your choice may need to be made based on styling and prior exposure.
If it we're me and I was in similar position, I'd order them both and send the one back I liked the least (works well for me).
I'd still get the SG2 instead.
The only real diff I can think of is the Ti scales with black blade finish with a leaf shape on the ZDP cyclone while the SG2 blur has the blade assist with satin finish blade and recurve shape. Good luck.
NJ
glockman99
RIP Dann, you were a good guy.
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I don't like the Blur. I LOVE the Cyclone. That's MY opinion.
Ok, thanks. I can only order one, and I really like the looks of both knives, but I think the Cyclone is a little ahead with it's framelock, and I do like how I could turn Speedsafe off.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that the Blur is $70-90, and the Cyclone is $135-160.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that the Blur is $70-90, and the Cyclone is $135-160.
glockman99
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Yup, the on/off wheel on the Cyclone is a plus, but I also like the flipper on the Cyclone...The flipper is very positive in use, and also makes for an extra "safety" against your hand riding up onto the blade during a hard stab.
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If they made a full-size Cyclone ZDP, that'd be awesome. I agree, I think the mini Cyclone ZDP is the better knife.
The steel's VERY close, but I think the frame lock on the Cyclone, along with its more ergonomic handle (& higher curve that'll keep you finger from sliding onto the blade), gets the nod.
I would've thought I'd like the Blur because it's relatively thin & is sized between the mini & full-size Cyclone. But I find the thumb stud is hard for my "fat" thumb to open the blade. With any of the Cyclone, you have the flipper.
The steel's VERY close, but I think the frame lock on the Cyclone, along with its more ergonomic handle (& higher curve that'll keep you finger from sliding onto the blade), gets the nod.
I would've thought I'd like the Blur because it's relatively thin & is sized between the mini & full-size Cyclone. But I find the thumb stud is hard for my "fat" thumb to open the blade. With any of the Cyclone, you have the flipper.