Spyderco Southard or ZT 561?

NiteQwill said:
The LEO/MIL distributer I bought it from has a no-hassle refund guarantee. I don't like it, I can return it.

Actually, I carried it more like 10 days. With some field use. The 561 took the time off attached to my vest [and now, back to my pocket).
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If that's what your supplier's policies are, that's their policies. It just isn't normal practice, hence we were wondering what happened there.

NiteQwill said:
Sounds like living in a bubble. I don't need to microscopically inspect a knife that I intend on using. If it works, it does. If it doesn't, like the Southard, it doesn't.
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Not understanding this statement. I looked at it under a loupe and microscope to gauge the fit, and the finish in a more constant manner. The microscope deal is more of a hobby of mine.

Real world use is what counts, and that's why my vantage pro got used and my sebbie sits in the safe. Not my ZT 561 is my EDC along with my shoki 561.
In the southard's case, the action and more importantly, the disproportionate scales are what put me off.
Didn't need to use it.
 
Luis G. said:
If that's what your supplier's policies are, that's their policies. It just isn't normal practice, hence we were wondering what happened there.



Not understanding this statement. I looked at it under a loupe and microscope to gauge the fit, and the finish in a more constant manner. The microscope deal is more of a hobby of mine.

Real world use is what counts, and that's why my vantage pro got used and my sebbie sits in the safe. Not my ZT 561 is my EDC along with my shoki 561.
In the southard's case, the action and more importantly, the disproportionate scales are what put me off.
Didn't need to use it.
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Check.

Didn't mean to come off as a turd.

Stay sharp, stay safe.
 
I went through the same thing for a long time. I just ordered a Southard. This is why I choose the Southard-Better edc, better steel, IMO not as much as an obtrusive flipper(isn't very big), and is cheaper. I plan to get both but I think I won't get an 0561 for a long time. If you do get an 0561, check out Nationalknives they have them for $195 on their email pricing special.
 
My vote is the Southard and that's because it is easier to edc. A scaled down 0560 or 0561 would probably change my mind. Just my $.02
 
Went into blade hq. Looked at both. The southard action is fast and smooth. The 561 is smooth and not as fast imo as the southard. I walked out with the southard. I will still get a 0561.
 
Fixing to order a southard myself.. I had a 0560 and wasn`t happy with it so l sold it and moved on..
 
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Also grabbed a leek while I was at bladehq.
 
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