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Wow. The stonewash on that blade looks very very nice.
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Too big, too strong, too hard...
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Soulrack223
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That is a sexy blade grind. 
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I appreciate that the knife is ground down to the ricasso, giving the maximum possible cutting edge. For some reason the newer pics look more dark and mysterious.
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It's definitely patterned after the Overkill (which is patterned after the Q-36), but just slightly larger. It's like a Super Overkill.
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I got mixed up but I love this knife so far. It's going to be great to have a folder that Mr. Martin designed. ZT is really pulling out the stops with the big name collaborations - wow!
And did you day it's a supersized Overkill?!
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I got mixed up but I love this knife so far. It's going to be great to have a folder that Mr. Martin designed. ZT is really pulling out the stops with the big name collaborations - wow!
And did you day it's a supersized Overkill?!
The Overkill has a 3 7/8" blade and Thomas says this monster ZT will have a 4 1/4" blade. That's definitely a supersize!
Ah. Finally! A new ZT offering with a 4.25" blade to displace that other brand 4.25" blade I sometimes carry (see bottom of picture below).
Just what does this business mean about too big, too strong, too hard? I have not seen it yet. I have plenty of Kershaws from Chive through Shallot but my paws do appreciate the beefier ZT offerings! The larger handles feel much more secure in my hand.
I like my Groove and this ZT could be a great step up in size and comfort.
Too big? You have got to be kidding me.
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I think we need a 10" kukri flipper folder made from 7/16 stock
that'd make a GREAT edc pocket folder
That made me laugh. OK, I concede - that would be too big, too strong, too hard.
One flip and the momentum would bring it around to cut off something important!!! I was trying to picture any of the second through fourth ones from the left as folders.... Fixed yes - folder NO!!!
Don't stop at a 10" kukri flipper... how about a 20" kukri flipper? Here is something for scale:
Maybe go get yourself an Opinel Number 13 Giant instead?
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I saw that and never heard of it? Anyone know a steel that's comparable and more well known?
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Uh huh, Super Overkill is always a good thing!
I smell accolades from Blade!
I think it's a BG-42 equivalent, but better.
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Blade has a BM710 feel to me. Beautiful.
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I'd trade one for my Rukus and throw in a Skirmish.( Both NIB, both full size) in a New York minute!
Not joking.
Joe
Not joking.
Joe
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I take it that you saw it and it's "all that" Joe?
CTS-B75P is the Particle Metallurgy version of Latrobe's BG42. It is metallurgically similar, but enhanced. Very stainless, easy to sharpen and gets scary sharp....
Stay Sharp,
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Welcome to the KAI family, RJ. I'm sure I speak for everyone here by saying we are exremely excited and delighted that you and KAI hooked up. And I hope we see more from both of you after this beauty hits the street!
