New ZT

Which New ZT

  • 0562

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  • 0801

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abbazaba

abbazaba

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Question is, do I buy the 0562 or the 0801 and why? Hoping to get opinions from people who own both, thank you! You can vote where my dollars go up top ^^^^

(FYI I already have the 0560bw, 0450, 0452cf, 0770cf)

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I have owned both and still own the ZT0562 , I like the one side of my blade to have a scale other than titanium. But the ZT0801 is a great looking knife especially in s110v.
 
I like the 0562 more. Just personal preference. As far as quality and function, both are fantastic. That said, I only have one of the regular 0562's (Elmax blade), but I seem to have accumulated a number of 0801's (0801CF, 0801USN, 0801S110V, 0801S110VBLK), none of which are the "regular" model. :P
 
Had both, no longer own either. That being said theyre both great, and cant go wrong either way. If i were to go buy another right now, it'd be the 0801. Better action IMO, and its full Ti on both sides. Heck, i may pick up another once they make the switch to S35VN!
 
It is a tough call. 0801 is unique in that there are more models in the ZT line that are similar to 0562 (all the 056x look similar). I like a bit more the blade shape of 0801, maybe because it is pointier? With the full Ti, both scales of 0801 can be anodized into a color of your choice (see USAMadeBlade for examples). Of course, you can replace the g10 scale of 0562 with some beautiful customized scales too. As for the action, 0801 and 0562 are among the smoothest ZTs that I have.
 
If it was 801 vs. 562CF I would go with the 562CF but against the 562 I would go 801. I know it makes no sense, it is just the way my mind works. Cool that you did a poll!
 
I'd say 0801...but my personal preference would be the 0801BW. (I could never quite pull the trigger on the 0801 until the BW version came available.)
 
I'm going to be the odd duck here and say the 0801 only because if I was going to get the 0562 it would be the CF version with 204p steel.
 
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If it was 801 vs. 562CF I would go with the 562CF but against the 562 I would go 801. I know it makes no sense, it is just the way my mind works. Cool that you did a poll!
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Good chance I'd go with the CF... I'm a sucker for CF and better steel, but the G10 version is the same price and steel as the 801 so I thought it was a better poll. I bought a CF scale for my 0450 (before the 0450cf was announced), would be tempted to do the same for the 801. Regardless I'm leaning toward the 0562 because I wish I had a smaller 0560.
 
I'd go with the 562 both because of the contrast between the handle and blade but personally I've never been a big fan of all metal grips on knives.
 
562CF over the plain looking 801. That version of the 801 looks more like a lower end Kershaw version. Just my .02, but that 801 has no style.
 
I prefer the 0801 because I don't like knives with titanium/steel lock sides and different materials for the presentation scale.
 
562CF. Get it from Scott at USAmadeblade! He'll ano that bad boy!!
Bad pic, but you can just make out the light blue that Scott did on my 562!!
Amazing knife with awesome action!! Super smooth, flies open and has the coolest looking blade profile!!
Abbazaba, if you'd like, hit me up and I'll send you my 562CF to check out before you put down the cash. No strings bro!!
Joe
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I'm with Whitty here. I really like the 801 blade shape, function, hand fit, etc. Pretty much everything about it. But the first knife to kick it out of my pocket was a 562CF. Just seemed to be an amazing all around knife. Ok on the weight, thin enough to be a great EDC, and what is there to complain about the 204P steel? But if only comparing Elmax against Elmax, I would take the 801 over the base 562. I have and enjoy a couple of ZT's with G10, and they are real pocket killers. I had a number of pants that needed to have pockets sewn up every few weeks (caused by both 350 and 561). Crazy weird I know. Don't have that issue with Ti or CF in any combination.

And I'm in love with the pictures of the jet black DLC 801. Haven't pulled the trigger yet because there are simply more knives I want, than money to go around.

But both sweet. Get one, carry it, enjoy it. :) Just don't flip it in front of an NYC police officer.....you WILL be shot. :D
 
I would get the 562 for sure I like the way it looks better than the 801 and with ZT discontinuing Elmax the finest all-around stainless steel there is bar none. I don't care what anybody says it's tough easy to sharpen and stays Sharp! They're both offered in Elmax so you can't go wrong there. You just have to choose the one that appeals to you the most.
 
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I love my 562. Good size knife yet folds up and carrys really well in my pocket. I carry it all day, doing landscaping, and when im not using it, i do not even know its there.
 
abbazaba said:
(FYI I already have the 0560bw, 0450, 0452cf, 0770cf)
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I like my new 0808 better than the 0801. It's a lighter, cleaner, chamfered version of the 0801. I finally got tired of all the larger ZT models, although they are great for their purpose.

 
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