My ZT0551 feels small now compared to...

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00ChevyScott

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my new ZT0200! What a beast of a knife :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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Yes, the ZT 0200's a big, beefy folder (& so is the 0300, 0400, & 0500, for that matter). Some think the 0551's a good size, myself included. Congrats on the new ZT.
 
CL01 said:
Yes, the ZT 0200's a big, beefy folder (& so is the 0300, 0400, & 0500, for that matter). Some think the 0551's a good size, myself included. Congrats on the new ZT.
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Oh without a doubt the 0551 is a great size. I've been carrying it for quite a while now. I'm going to give this 0200 some pocket time to see if I can get used to the size. The handle is very comfortable and fills the hand perfectly. Fit and finish on this knife is great, lockup is solid, and zero blade play.
 
I was actually going to buy an 0200, but the dealer sent me a notification hours later that the 0551 was in stock. So I changed my order. My friend got an 0200 and it's a beast, but for EDC I couldn't be much happier with my 0551.
 
I recently picked up a ZT 0200, and I have to admit, all of the good stuff people say about it is true: it's a beast of a folder. I actually bought it with no intention of keeping it -- I don't like recurves -- but I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I'm definitely glad I did; getting to check it out in hand will definitely be worth the $10-20 loss (really more like a "rental fee") that I'll end up taking when I resell it.
 
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That's interesting... I didnt realise it was that much smaller than the 200. I find the 551 to be an excellent size for an all-round pocket knife. I see the ZT200 as being more of an aggressive fighter, especially with that dramatic recurve.
 
Buffalohump said:
That's interesting... I didnt realise it was that much smaller than the 200. I find the 551 to be an excellent size for an all-round pocket knife. I see the ZT200 as being more of an aggressive fighter, especially with that dramatic recurve.
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I carried the 0200 this morning, and so far I really like it. It's not near as much of a pocket hog as I imagined it might be. I can't even feel the weight of the knife as I wear a belt in my pants everyday. The pivot is very smooth and it just feels impressive. I have a feeling the 0200 is going to give the 0551 some serious competition in pocket time.
 
I know exactly what you mean. My ZT 0551 has been my favorite edc since I got it. I got a 0200 in the mail last weekend.....what a great knife. I've been edc the 0200 since

I got it. Yesterday I got a ZT 0300 in trade... too many choices of great ZT knives to edc!
 
Ive always wanted one, but I dislike maintaining recurves in the field. If they ever offer a drop point version, I would be all over it...
 
My ZT 0200 came in last Wednesday ... the handle shape fits my hand like a glove and the fit/finish is perfect. Very happy!
 
I picked up a zt 0200 a few weeks ago and it's definitely got some beefiness to it. The blade and handle are both well sized / proportioned and fit and finish are great. I'm on a waitlist for one of the last batch of 0551s so your pic comparison is very helpful.
 
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