New 2015 ZT lineup

austonh said:
I hope the 0450 weighs more than 2.9 oz, that seems absurdly light for a 3.25 inch titanium folder right? Hopefully it doesn't feel dainty in hand.
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HaHa! A dainty ZT. That sounds like an oxymoron too, doesn't it? ;)
 
So, i hate being that one oddity, but i can't say i am into the new designs for the ZT's at all. Not that it was long ago, but i am more for the older styls like the 200 and 300, and was hoping to see a nice new big beefy folder to replace them. The ergos look off, as do the whole designs for me.

Ironically, i like the new Kershaws better, but sadly, they are too small for my taste. The link as a 4+" would be perfect, but alas, 3" or less is oddly popular.... :-/
 
knifehoarder said:
The days of people getting excited about a 1/2 lb. pocket knife may be over. I hope, at least. :-)
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Blasphemy! Sacrilege! Off with his head!!! ;)

I think I've got the new marketing slogan. "ZT . . . boldly going daintier than we've ever gone before!" :D
 
Very nice! I think they are going to steel the thunder again at SHOT with that lineup. S35VN isn't bad, and hopefully that means they can get the product to market faster and in much larger numbers. I will say though that I'd happily pay an extra $25 to get M390 in the 0452 (comparing MSRP to the 0562 or 0620cf)

I know they are not the popular choice, but I'd have liked to see more thumb stud options, but flippers are all the rage there's no arguing that.
 
I love the steel choice and like many have said its probably what was available so they stockpiled it. I really like the 0450 and 0808 but ill own every single model. Im very excited about the pens this is something alot of ZT fans have wanted for sometime. I really love how they listen to the buyers, look at the sub 3in knife something else buyers have been asking for
 
The 900 is the one I been wanting ZT to make for the longest . A less than 3inch blade . My Spydercos are going to hate ZT . :D
 
northend816 said:
I love the steel choice and like many have said its probably what was available so they stockpiled it. I really like the 0450 and 0808 but ill own every single model. Im very excited about the pens this is something alot of ZT fans have wanted for sometime. I really love how they listen to the buyers, look at the sub 3in knife something else buyers have been asking for
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Hopefully because they got a steel more readily available that it means we will see them released sooner
 
Unfortunately, my take on these designs is a big yawn. :yawn: Everybody has their opinions and taste, but this was kind of a bummer. They are boring as a whole. S35VN? Instead of buying two of these, I'll buy one CRK and get a much higher build quality and a knife that will outlast my children. I wish ZT didn't depart so much from their roots with their newer designs. To each their own, I suppose.
 
Man I'm digging this lineup. I'm getting a custom Rexford but I'm definitely buying the 0808. I love the design. Also getting the 0452cf & 0450 to go with my 0454. ZT is really bringing it, I'm just concerned if they will have enough supply.
 
NYOutdoors said:
Unfortunately, my take on these designs is a big yawn. :yawn: Everybody has their opinions and taste, but this was kind of a bummer. They are boring as a whole. S35VN? Instead of buying two of these, I'll buy one CRK and get a much higher build quality and a knife that will outlast my children. I wish ZT didn't depart so much from their roots with their newer designs. To each their own, I suppose.
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I dont think CRK knives are worth the price much like other knives in that price realm.

If you don't like them then move along and let all of the other ZT fans enjoy them :)
 
Popsickle said:
I dont think CRK knives are worth the price much like other knives in that price realm.

If you don't like them then move along and let all of the other ZT fans enjoy them :)
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Alternatively, as someone who owns and uses a few ZTs and has owned and re-sold several others, I could say my opinion on this forum where we discuss knives. :D
 
NYOutdoors said:
Alternatively, as someone who owns and uses a few ZTs and has owned and re-sold several others, I could say my opinion on this forum where we discuss knives. :D
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Very true, but if you don't have anything nice to say........ ;)
 
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So here's a question for the people that have been asking for a ZT gentlemens knife... will the 0450 do it for you? Or is it still too big? Or is there something else wrong with it?
For me, this is what I imagined a ZT gentlemens knife was going to be. I love it and can't wait to own one. Titanium framelock with s35v for $160? Yes please.
 
One thing we can all laugh at: the casuals on Facebook who apparently all hate the 0900 and the new lineup :D :p

It's hilarious, if you guys haven't checked out the post on the ZT facebook page where they asked what everyone thinks of the new lineup, you definitely should. It's great how everyone thinks they can design a knife better than some of the absolute titans of the custom industry (Sinkevich is untouchable in my opinion).
 
knifehoarder said:
We're starting to see a shift, I think, in the entire industry. Benchmade has done sleek/slender profiles (and therefore light in weight) for a long time, but they're apparently too big to bring a decent lineup of flippers to market...no surprise, since they're still making the 940 in the same color scheme they were 15 years ago. Kai, USA seems to be "just" right in terms of size...a big enough company for production to actually meet demand, yet small enough to listen to their customers, and then bring a well-executed production knife to market before it's being done by everyone.

The days of people getting excited about a 1/2 lb. pocket knife may be over. I hope, at least. :-)
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Axis Lock lacks a detent... Which makes flippers a difficult task for Benchmade.
 
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