Opinions: 0550, 0350, 0200

NeverMore1701 said:
Send it back, mine doesn't do that at all.
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Neither does mine. Rock solid.

LadyEarth said:
Also, the 0200 has a known issue with staying locked (or the lack thereof)...
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A "known issue"? Sorry, but I've been hanging around here for some time now, and I've NEVER heard of a "known issue" with the 0200 lock. In fact, I can't count on three thumbs the number of times I've even heard about the 0200 lock having any issues at all, much less "known issues".

Youtube...there it is. If its on the internet it must be true.

Bonjour.
 
LadyEarth said:
And if you want a side by side picture of all of them together, I will do that for you too in any shape or positions.
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Thanks a million. I really appreciate all of the opinions and photos. One more question. I've used the Spydie serrations before but haven't used Kershaw's. How are they for functionality?

Edit: Nevermind, some of you already posted comparison shots.
 
My 2cents, the 0350 was my knife of choice for years but then decided I wanted something bigger and pointier. Then I bought the 0200, it was everything I always wanted. Its a hell of a knife and by far smoother than any knife I own, including a 0560 and a 0550. I switch up pretty often so I love them all. Honestly, I prefer flippers so my first choice would not be for a 0550 even though its a perfect size for me. Funny thing is when I carry something larger its an excuse for carrying a second smaller knife. Whatever you decide, all are great choices. Oh yeah, my 0200 never had any lockup issues either
 
I have the 550 Gen 2, the 350, and the 200. I like all of them, but like the 550 the best by a good margin. In fact, I like it a little better than my 561.
 
I have 0350 and 0550. I carry the 0550 a lot more, I really like it. The 0350 is nice, but 0550 wins every day.
 
daveb068 said:
Are those "known issues" after a few good spine whacks?? Carry my 200 daily and have no issues whatsoever. Rock solid.
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I wish but no. I can close the knife while it's "locked" with my own hand pushing the blade close. I've seen it done by others too with their own. That is of course not to say that all 0200 will do it, just didn't sit well with me having it closed up on me while I was using it after I knew about it. I will probably send it in soon. Not in a hurry.
 
The 0550BLK was my first ZT, you really can't go wrong with it. (And if it does have lock problems, just send it in)
I've held the 0200, and it's pretty much indestructible.... It's like a tank cookie-cutter...
Held the 0350, wasn't for me.. I'm sure it's a good knife, I turned it down because of aesthetics.

Out of all these, I'd say 0550 wins in terms of EDC and can handle a variety of tasks. If you need to cut down tanks, take the 0200. The 0350 is good if you're on a budget (S30V, quality build and G10 for sometimes around 80 bucks!)

If you can, get the 0560; I'd say my favorite ZT yet (just fix the lock stick!)
 
Thanks for all the input everyone. After considering the amount of mid-sized folders I already own I pulled the trigger on an 0200ST Blem to fill the "monster folder" niche.
 
LadyEarth said:
I'm not the only one with this problem. Not only has my friends (those that has the 0200) have the same issues, but youtube also shows it as well as a search on this forum. :(
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I don't think it's fair to generalize the quality of a knife based on one youtube video. I just did a search on the liner lock failure of the 0200 on this forum and came up with nothing. And even if I did come up with something, there will always be exceptions. You're stating this as if it's a common problem. If it were, then I'm sure you could easily post several links to the failures documented on this forum. I've been keeping track of the 0200 for some time, I've owned 2 of them - both rock solid.
 
Murky Depth said:
I don't think it's fair to generalize the quality of a knife based on one youtube video. I just did a search on the liner lock failure of the 0200 on this forum and came up with nothing. And even if I did come up with something, there will always be exceptions. You're stating this as if it's a common problem. If it were, then I'm sure you could easily post several links to the failures documented on this forum. I've been keeping track of the 0200 for some time, I've owned 2 of them - both rock solid.
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1. I'm not generalizing, not when it's based on real life experience between me and my friends backed up with youtube video and forum postings letting me know I'm not alone in this. My brother can easily wiggle my 0200 blade to unlock it with only his hands and no spine whacking. And I never said "all" 0200 will do this. I only mentioned it's a known problem with 0200.

2. Here are some of the links since it's apparently "too hard to find":
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1030896-ZT-0200-weak-liner-lock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uWb3IgQRno

Yes, I can send it back and get it fixed, etc. I'm more away from home right now and it's not high on my list of things to do at the moment. So Murky Depth, next time, please search harder as not everything has to be murky. ;)
 
I don't think 2 cases warrant saying it is a "known issue". I wouldn't be concerned if there were 20 cases you could show me. The OP has already made a decision and ordered a 200 so I don't see the need in continuing with the back and forth about the lock in HIS thread. Just saying.
 
Daveb068,
Every creation has it's design quirks and it just so happen that the 0200 has one. Just because it's not widespread knowledge doesn't mean that it's not a known issue.

I only listed examples of evidences but it is by no mean the wholesome of the evidences. So I don't see the need for you or anyone else to naysay what I and others has experienced, thus creating a "back and forth" that shouldn't have happened in first place. Frankly, it's not a big deal to me because I even plan on getting a Stonewashed 0200 myself as I love the shape of the knife itself and hoping my luck will be better that time round.

His choice is already an excellent one and hopefully he will have better luck with it than I and other folks has had, regardless of the number of "cases" small or large.

This is the last I will say on this subject as it's clear there are folks that doesn't like it when a person points out a flaw in a product. Such is the ways of the internet.

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Torm, best of luck with your choice! You will realize you are just beginning the ZT journey. :p
 
LadyEarth said:
Daveb068,
Every creation has it's design quirks and it just so happen that the 0200 has one. Just because it's not widespread knowledge doesn't mean that it's not a known issue.

I only listed examples of evidences but it is by no mean the wholesome of the evidences. So I don't see the need for you or anyone else to naysay what I and others has experienced, thus creating a "back and forth" that shouldn't have happened in first place. Frankly, it's not a big deal to me because I even plan on getting a Stonewashed 0200 myself as I love the shape of the knife itself and hoping my luck will be better that time round.

His choice is already an excellent one and hopefully he will have better luck with it than I and other folks has had, regardless of the number of "cases" small or large.

This is the last I will say on this subject as it's clear there are folks that doesn't like it when a person points out a flaw in a product. Such is the ways of the internet.

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Torm, best of luck with your choice! You will realize you are just beginning the ZT journey. :p
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I guess I'll just say that from a factory perspective, I have no idea what you're talking about as to a known issue. We have not seen a rash of 0200's come through warranty. Not sure what else to say other than that. If there was a widespread problem, I'd think we'd know about it, and have dealt/remedied/eliminated the problem.

Maybe all those defective 0200's are out there, but like you, nobody is sending them in. :)
 
Never said there was a "rash" of them being send back to factory. I only stated that it was known by those it happened to. Nor did I said it was a wide spread issue, just a "known" issue by people I know, work with, internet, and myself. Being "known" does not need to be massive in scale...

I'm not turning mine in simply because I want to beat the crap out of it. My brother puts his into his toolbox. My co-worker used it until he broke it (he was working with wielding stuff and used it on some metal sheets or something, snapped it went).

I really don't care lol. All I'm stating is that it's "known" out there.

I'm still getting that 0200SW from Kershawguy when I get some extra money.
 
LadyEarth said:
Never said there was a "rash" of them being send back to factory. I only stated that it was known by those it happened to. Nor did I said it was a wide spread issue, just a "known" issue by people I know, work with,internet, and myself. Being "known" does not need to be massive in scale...

I'm not turning mine in simply because I want to beat the crap out of it. My brother puts his into his toolbox. My co-worker used it until he broke it (he was working with wielding stuff and used it on some metal sheets or something, snapped it went).

I really don't care lol. All I'm stating is that it's "known" out there.

I'm still getting that 0200SW from Kershawguy when I get some extra money.
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The Internet is pretty massive actually. If it's on the Internet, anyone can see it, and a lot of people like to believe whatever they see on the Internet.
 
People I work with doesn't often go on the internet (they're country boys). Doubt all you wish, I know for a fact it happened to a number of us.
 
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