Spyderco Chubby vs Techno vs ZT 0900?

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I'm thinking about getting my first Titanium frame lock... these three seem very comparable to me.

Anyone one own more than one? Any thoughts on the differences between them? Any input is welcome.

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The ZT 0900 is much larger than the Techno or Chubby. The 0900 has a blade that is 2.75". The other knives have blade much closer to2".
 
I have a techno(s30v). The stock on the techno is THICK. That being said, i have no complaints about its cutting ability. Love the knife. I was drooling over the 900. I prefer the spider hole and washers to a flipper with bearings so I didn't pull the trigger.

The chubby seems like it would be a better slicer than the techno because of thinner stock and hollow grind, no experience though.
 
Just to throw out another knife to consider, is the DPX H.E.A.T

I purchased one with D2 and the other Elmax. I think what I like on them over my Techno is, the handle is a little longer.
Also the blade comes to a sharp point,for piercing.
 
So that last post on the DPX HEAT really pisses me off at first. I already had three knives in mind then out of nowhere comes a new recommendation.

Two months later I pull the trigger on the DPX HEAT in CF shred instead of the spydercos and the ZT. I'm excited for its arrival.
 
Re; DPX HEAT in CF shred That's a fine looking knife! If your able to post pic's. go for it.
 
Haven't handled those two Spydercos, but I will say I like the 0900 a lot. It strikes a good balance between compact and beefy.
 
I would prefer the Chubby: it looks much better imho and I prefer a Spyder-hole and washers over a flipper on bearings as well.
 
The DPX Heat was a great choice. If you do later decide to buy one of these three, I'd go with the Techno unless having a flipper or bearing system is important to you. I'm not crazy about the Chubby, but it's a good choice too.
 
senseless said:
So that last post on the DPX HEAT really pisses me off at first. I already had three knives in mind then out of nowhere comes a new recommendation.

Two months later I pull the trigger on the DPX HEAT in CF shred instead of the spydercos and the ZT. I'm excited for its arrival.
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Some how the ZT 0900 doesn't click with me, I hate how it closes, it tries to cut my thumb every time...
For the value, hands down Techno and another one to piss you off the Viper ODINO, it's a lot of knife for the money ;) those 2 are my favorite stubby small big knives
 
I have all three, and I honestly carry the Chubby more than the others. I like the design, and it is Sharp as all get out. Plus it is thinner.
 
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As far as Ti framelocks go, I own two: The ZT0900 and the Boker Pipsqueak.

I like the 0900 (it was my first folder ever), but I carry the Pipsqueak every day. It just has more of a personality, it's weird but true.
 
dc50 said:
Re; DPX HEAT in CF shred That's a fine looking knife! If your able to post pic's. go for it.
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When it arrives I will do so. It was a very nice suggestion and my most expensive knife purchase yet but I feel like it fits my needs perfectly. Thanks for the help.
 
flarp said:
Haven't handled those two Spydercos, but I will say I like the 0900 a lot. It strikes a good balance between compact and beefy.
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That may be my next acquisition, I think the handle looks perfect for a knife that size.
 
the dpx heat is awesome, the techno is nice as well, I haven't owned the chubby, but I absolutely love my zt0900 ;)
 
I have all three because I like "little big knives".

They may be roughly the same length (short) and roughly the same blade thickness (thick) but they're all fairly different from one another when you use them.

The Chubby is the fanciest looking IMO with it's carbon fiber in-laid Ti handle, and designer inspired pocket clip. It has a hollow ground blade that is all belly, giving it more cutting edge than you might expect for it's length. It makes a good utility knife. It can make very clean shallow cuts (it can have a very fine edge) but cannot slice thick items cleanly due to the thick hollow ground blade geometry. The construction is fantastic (like all Taichung folders) and the action is smooth and solid without ball bearings.
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The ZT 0900 is a tough little tank of a flipper. It has a good looking bowie blade and a nice stonewashed finish. It too does well with utility work. The blade has a nice flat area as well as a good belly. The grind combined with the blade thickness makes for a bit of a "wedge-like" shape. It does well when you need a sharp edge for a short cut or a sharp point. It handles most EDC tasks with typical ZT toughness. It does not slice well, but that shouldn't be any surprise. It pivots very smoothly and easily on ball bearings. The flipper on this one has a little more "horsepower" than most, and some will like it while others may not.
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I'll say right off, the Techno is my favorite of the group. I like the finish on the handle and the blade. The pivot is precise, smooth and solid. No ball bearings but it's just as smooth anyway. The overall construction is flawless. The blade is thick and short like the others but it also has a full flat grind that lets it slice a bit better than the other 2. It handles utility cutting and EDC tasks very well. The shape of the blade is about as non-threatening in public as a knife can be IMO. Since this one is my favorite little big knife, it goes with me every day in my left pocket as a money clip. Every other knife in my collection rotates through my right pocket, but the Techno is the only knife that is truly with me every day.
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TheGearGuy said:
I have all three because I like "little big knives".

They may be roughly the same length (short) and roughly the same blade thickness (thick) but they're all fairly different from one another when you use them.

The Chubby is the fanciest looking IMO with it's carbon fiber in-laid Ti handle, and designer inspired pocket clip. It has a hollow ground blade that is all belly, giving it more cutting edge than you might expect for it's length. It makes a good utility knife. It can make very clean shallow cuts (it can have a very fine edge) but cannot slice thick items cleanly due to the thick hollow ground blade geometry. The construction is fantastic (like all Taichung folders) and the action is smooth and solid without ball bearings.
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The ZT 0900 is a tough little tank of a flipper. It has a good looking bowie blade and a nice stonewashed finish. It too does well with utility work. The blade has a nice flat area as well as a good belly. The grind combined with the blade thickness makes for a bit of a "wedge-like" shape. It does well when you need a sharp edge for a short cut or a sharp point. It handles most EDC tasks with typical ZT toughness. It does not slice well, but that shouldn't be any surprise. It pivots very smoothly and easily on ball bearings. The flipper on this one has a little more "horsepower" than most, and some will like it while others may not.
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I'll say right off, the Techno is my favorite of the group. I like the finish on the handle and the blade. The pivot is precise, smooth and solid. No ball bearings but it's just as smooth anyway. The overall construction is flawless. The blade is thick and short like the others but it also has a full flat grind that lets it slice a bit better than the other 2. It handles utility cutting and EDC tasks very well. The shape of the blade is about as non-threatening in public as a knife can be IMO. Since this one is my favorite little big knife, it goes with me every day in my left pocket as a money clip. Every other knife in my collection rotates through my right pocket, but the Techno is the only knife that is truly with me every day.
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What a perfect post. It has but one problem... It's going to cost me close to $600 dollars. I now need to have all three. Thanks.

My DPX HEAT just arrived.

I hate it.

It won't open fast or smoothly. (It takes a lot of effort to push past the detent then slows down very quickly before locking up)

The lock sticks. (It came with some sort of silver color painted around the lock face... Which makes me uneasy)

The lock face resembles the squiggle above the n on apple or tomorrow(if you don't get it I don't care/truly know what happened)

It takes two hands to close, I think i'd prefer the ZT.
 
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