Question about TT Killa Zilla.

wittlescwappy

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Anyone have a TT KZ? I am looking for opinions on it vs the KZ2 models. I have the opportunity to purchase one or the other for around 1g. Anyone with a preference for a handle or blade between the two?
 
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Yea I know its the blade I want and I am definitely willing to part with the dough. I'm just trying to make sure I would not prefer the KZ2 to the Test Team model. I am leaning towards the TT model currently because of the curve of the blade. But I am concerned that since this was the "test team" model the Killa Zilla 2 was actually "improved" in some way...
 
I did not find my TTKZ to be a good chopper; not even in the same league as a FBM. I've heard having the blade reprofiled makes a world of difference. I was going to have that done with mine, but I didn't get around to it before the Custom Shop quit taking on new orders.
 
JohnTheTexican said:
I did not find my TTKZ to be a good chopper; not even in the same league as a FBM. I've heard having the blade reprofiled makes a world of difference. I was going to have that done with mine, but I didn't get around to it before the Custom Shop quit taking on new orders.
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I have heard that it is not a good chopper out of the box. IF I bought this black coated blade would it be very difficult to reprofile it myself?
 
I havent owned either one, but will get one soon, and looking at the pics, Id Go with KZ2, jmo
 
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HRmmm. Maybe I will go with the KZ2. I definitely want one that's a good chopper. And I don't want to rely on the custom shop opening up anytime soon to re-profile the blade for me.
 
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Have you seen the HUCK ?

Still pretty available for 700.00 ish
thinner edge geometry
handle is better than the KZ2

Having owned all 5
TTKZ
KZ2 (sold)
KZ proto (sold)
HUCK fin
and HUCK

I kept the TTKZ because of the handle ergos
and think the HUCK is the winner of the 5

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Huck would be less expensive, that's for sure. As far as reprofiling goes, you could use a 1x30 belt grinding device to do it yourself. You could do it. If you'd like help, feel free to private message me. I've done it a million times.
 
I own the Huck Fin, TTKZ, and the KZ2 L.E:

The TTKZ is a dedicated chopper due to blade weight distribution and due to handle ergos. It's a beast and I will never get rid of it. This knife is most effective against chopping medium that are thick. Look at it as a hatchet replacement.

The KZ2 is a much more balanced knife that could serve multiple functions. If you choke up on it, it's a wicked good snap cut/chopping knife. It works great on big stuff and smaller/thinner chopping medium. It does not appear to chop on par with the TTKZ. The only serious criticism I have on the handle design is that when you choke back and chop, the tail digs into your arm/wrist.

The Huck Fin is a great knife. I personally see it as a solid in between the top two. Due to the blade height and the weight distribution, it appears to be a phenomenal chopper. However --- the ergos are phenomenal and it has a nice balance. The grind/geometry is excellent.

In short -- they're all amazing and they all serve a niche of their own. Can't say which is better. Go with the one that excites you most and serves the role you anticipate using your knife for most frequently.
 
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If you're looking for a monster chopper -- either find some one to reprofile a TTKZ or attempt to yourself --- it's about as amazing as it gets for a dedicated chopper when fully "optimized"
 
David Brown said:
Have you seen the HUCK ?

Still pretty available for 700.00 ish
thinner edge geometry
handle is better than the KZ2

Having owned all 5
TTKZ
KZ2 (sold)
KZ proto (sold)
HUCK fin
and HUCK

I kept the TTKZ because of the handle ergos
and think the HUCK is the winner of the 5

IMG_7129_zps3tiesymr.jpg
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Thanks for all the replies guys. It's REALLY nice to hear this all from people that have owned them. Busse forums are great. Seems like all three of these blades would serve my purposes in one way or another. Personally, I find the aesthetic of the TTKZ the best by far with the KZ2 following. I never really considered the Huck because I don't favor the way the ridges on the blade look. I guess my final deciding factor would be which one would work best as a weapon - as I practice Chinese/Filipino martial arts and plan to continue doing so. I would like to incorporate this guy into my training once I get comfortable with it as a tool. Between the KZ2 and the TTKZ which has the best balance as a fighter? Is the KZ2 noticeably lighter and easier to wield?
 
Killa Zilla (TT)(micarta?) = 36.7 oz
Killa Zilla (TT)(G10)...... = 39 oz
Killa Zilla II (micarta).... = 33.1 oz
HUCK (G10)....=32.3 oz

I only own a HUCK, but it is remarkably fast and well balanced. That being said, I did find the handle a little skinny but some liners fixed it right up.



~Chip
 
Huck is starting to sound good. Wish I could find one in Satin...that would help me get over the blade ridges. My real concern is that the ridges on the Hucks blade interfere with cutting?

I would LOVE to get a picture of the Huck beside the KZ2 so that I can compare the blade curve.
 
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I don't have a HUCK, but here is an old side by side comparison pic of the TTKZ and KZ2, if it helps... :)

 
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