- Joined
- Oct 20, 2012
- Messages
- 12
Hey everyone,
I am new to the forum (this is my first post) and I almost wish I never found it. Apparently knives have become my new addiction and I spend way too much time reading this forum than I really can afford to (I am law student and I put off my assignments to read on this forum/use this as a distraction
).
So here is some back story before I get to my questions. I used to EDC a Gerber evo Jr and I was looking for an upgrade. After hours of research and reading forums on knives and posts on different types of steel, I finally decided on the Kershaw Blur in green with the tanto tip and partially serrated body. I chose this because it can do everything I need it to (slices fine, has some serrations for cutting through rope/tape, and a stronger point for stabbing zombies). I'll admit the Gerber Evo Jr even cut everything I ever needed it to (I mention this so you can understand I really don't use it for heavy use). I am quite happy with the Sandvik 14C28N steel and how sharp it is. I am slightly disappointed with the DLC coating as I sliced open a soda can and it removed some of the coating (not much, just a little). But overall, I love my blur. It's quick, well made, and I am sure it could handle any medium duty work I throw at it (I say medium duty because the tip is very fine and not very thick at the tip so I feel like any sort of prying or chopping would break it. I realize knives are never meant to pry but from what I read ZT knives can pry a little without damage). Either way, I am sure the blur would never let me down.
That being said, I am looking for a knife that I can really abuse and I mean ABUSE without having to worry about nicks, chips, and breakage. I don't do much camping or wilderness activity, but I'd like to and it's a hobby my girlfriend and I are looking to get into. Now, although I am sure my blur could handle the stuff I would actually do, I want a knife I will buy and never have to replace (I realize everything might need replacing but I say that to mean something high quality that can take abuse and I can rely on when the zombie horde attacks and its the one tool I can always rely on to do everything). For example, chopping small trees/branches into fire wood, small game hunting, whittling, opening cans, etc. I also don't want to spend too much (read, I'd like major bang for my buck). From what I read, ZT knives seem to be the thing that fits the bill. That being said, how do I decide between ZT knives? There are so many that I dunno what to pick. They all seem the same except some have assisted opening and others don't. I have read the specs on them and they all seem kind of the same. I had the option of purchasing a ZT0560 for $215 (NIB) and now there is a ZT0200 NIB for sale for $100. I am little uncomfortable spending $200 dollars on a knife and I really can't afford to do that.
From the reviews I've read, both knives are great. I honestly didn't want to spend $200 bucks and $100 seems like a better price but I don't know how much better the 560 is to justify doubling the price. I just want something that will stay sharp and do every demanding thing I will ask from it. Also, the 200 is not S30v but rather CPM (I think) and I was under the impression besides the difficulty of sharpening it S30v might be better for survival. Ideally I'd like one with a stonewashed blade but I don't really care all that much if it fits the bill.
I am starting to think that instead of getting a folder knife, a fixed blade might be better for this sort of work but I haven't done any research about those and am not sure how much they cost.
I also thought of just getting an S30V blur but for 20 to 30 dollars more I can get a ZT and if that's truly better and has a thicker blade, etc then it may be worth it to just get a ZT0200.
Anyway, if any of you have other suggestions I am definitely interested. In short, I am looking to see what knife would be best for me, and how can I tell what the main differences are between the ZT knives.
Thanks in advance for any help and thanks for reading my long post.
I am new to the forum (this is my first post) and I almost wish I never found it. Apparently knives have become my new addiction and I spend way too much time reading this forum than I really can afford to (I am law student and I put off my assignments to read on this forum/use this as a distraction
). So here is some back story before I get to my questions. I used to EDC a Gerber evo Jr and I was looking for an upgrade. After hours of research and reading forums on knives and posts on different types of steel, I finally decided on the Kershaw Blur in green with the tanto tip and partially serrated body. I chose this because it can do everything I need it to (slices fine, has some serrations for cutting through rope/tape, and a stronger point for stabbing zombies). I'll admit the Gerber Evo Jr even cut everything I ever needed it to (I mention this so you can understand I really don't use it for heavy use). I am quite happy with the Sandvik 14C28N steel and how sharp it is. I am slightly disappointed with the DLC coating as I sliced open a soda can and it removed some of the coating (not much, just a little). But overall, I love my blur. It's quick, well made, and I am sure it could handle any medium duty work I throw at it (I say medium duty because the tip is very fine and not very thick at the tip so I feel like any sort of prying or chopping would break it. I realize knives are never meant to pry but from what I read ZT knives can pry a little without damage). Either way, I am sure the blur would never let me down.
That being said, I am looking for a knife that I can really abuse and I mean ABUSE without having to worry about nicks, chips, and breakage. I don't do much camping or wilderness activity, but I'd like to and it's a hobby my girlfriend and I are looking to get into. Now, although I am sure my blur could handle the stuff I would actually do, I want a knife I will buy and never have to replace (I realize everything might need replacing but I say that to mean something high quality that can take abuse and I can rely on when the zombie horde attacks and its the one tool I can always rely on to do everything). For example, chopping small trees/branches into fire wood, small game hunting, whittling, opening cans, etc. I also don't want to spend too much (read, I'd like major bang for my buck). From what I read, ZT knives seem to be the thing that fits the bill. That being said, how do I decide between ZT knives? There are so many that I dunno what to pick. They all seem the same except some have assisted opening and others don't. I have read the specs on them and they all seem kind of the same. I had the option of purchasing a ZT0560 for $215 (NIB) and now there is a ZT0200 NIB for sale for $100. I am little uncomfortable spending $200 dollars on a knife and I really can't afford to do that.
From the reviews I've read, both knives are great. I honestly didn't want to spend $200 bucks and $100 seems like a better price but I don't know how much better the 560 is to justify doubling the price. I just want something that will stay sharp and do every demanding thing I will ask from it. Also, the 200 is not S30v but rather CPM (I think) and I was under the impression besides the difficulty of sharpening it S30v might be better for survival. Ideally I'd like one with a stonewashed blade but I don't really care all that much if it fits the bill.
I am starting to think that instead of getting a folder knife, a fixed blade might be better for this sort of work but I haven't done any research about those and am not sure how much they cost.
I also thought of just getting an S30V blur but for 20 to 30 dollars more I can get a ZT and if that's truly better and has a thicker blade, etc then it may be worth it to just get a ZT0200.
Anyway, if any of you have other suggestions I am definitely interested. In short, I am looking to see what knife would be best for me, and how can I tell what the main differences are between the ZT knives.
Thanks in advance for any help and thanks for reading my long post.
