Thinking about ZT 550

[Waldamir]

What are your thoughts on the ZT 550. Is it worth it or are the any better competitive options?

 

[ElConquistador]

I like mine so well that I bought an extra one just in case I loose it. I prefer the old style clip.

The 0550 is a big, heavy, thick blade, knife, if that's what you're after then it's a great choice. Others to look at would be a Benchmade 810 Contego, 950? Rift, Adamas, etc. Spyderco Para 2 is about the same blade length but much lighter and more compact. Strider SGN is kind of the best of both worlds being a thicker blade than the 0550 and lighter/more compact... ...more money though.

The short answer is that you can't go too far wrong with an 0550.

 

[gooeytek]

You'll like it a lot if you lean towards beefy manual folders. The handle works for large hands too.

 

[stevieman16]

And once the blade is broken in, its smooth as a sebenza imho

 

[Jaiofspam]

loving mine now: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/949839-zt-0550-zzzzzzzzzzzz-*snore*-got-bored-of-it

 

[viper89]

The ZT 0550 is indeed a very beefy folder. If that is a thing you like in your knives then it is the knife for you. I have heard a few people not liking the G10 scales that come with it as it is not aesthetically pleasing but I must say I felt the same way with mine. However I have gotten over it and now I am loving the knife. Smooth action, great steel, ergonomic (at least in my hands) a overall solid knife that is built to last. I am sure you would enjoy it.

 

[Sonnydaze]

I've had a 550 and a 551 and sold them both. They were excellent but too heavy for my brand of EDC.
I would suggest the Spyderco Brad Southard. Great knife, excellent blade-steel, flipper...all good and smooth.

 

[discdoggin]

And once the blade is broken in, its smooth as a sebenza imho

+1 on this! This is the smoothest folder, by far, that I have in this price range!

DD

 

[Dorito Monk]

loving mine now: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/949839-zt-0550-zzzzzzzzzzzz-*snore*-got-bored-of-it

Man, I've wanted a 550 for a while now and bringing up that topic again is just about pushing me over the edge.

I wonder if my wallet can withstand it...

 

[jill jackson]

Gotta love the 550 look at the lock on that thing!

 

[stevieman16]

If you are going to buy one look into purchasing from kershaw Guy he has amazing prices you can't beat he also sales blemishes and new

 

[Unk]

Have two(2) heavy folders - Buck CSAR-T and ZT 550..can't imagine ever breaking either.

ZT 550 has a slight edge-a Hinderer design and S35VN while the CSAR-T is 154CM w/Paul Bos heat treatment.

I am not a real knife guy but am coming to appreciate some of the finer blades and varieties in my price range and buying a few..cheaper hobby than firearms..so far.

 

[Livefreeordie92]

Handled the 0550 ad the 0560, my opinion is that the 0560 is worth the extra $ but you cant go wrong with either. both were very well made