what should i get(EDC/ backup knife

TheSnakeman

TheSnakeman

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Uhey guys i just recently bought an ZT 560 and im looking for a blade that is around 3-4 inch blade length that will both be more EDCable and as a backup to the ZT i have $150 +/- budget.
Thanks,
Thomas
 
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sideways said:
Swiss Army Knife. Model Spartan, classic, rambler, or tinker.
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Agree with this. If by "back up knife" you mean you will be carrying it in addition to your ZT, go with a SAK. It will do a lot more for you than just getting a smaller one hand opening knife. Just the flat head screwdriver/bottle opener will do a lot for you as a scraper/light pry tool in addition to being a bottle opener/screwdriver. I recommend Tinker, super tinker, farmer, pioneer, cadet models.
 
Backup i mean that this knife will be in my bag in case i lose, brake or dont want to use my zt but it must have the capability to use alone is a simular manner as the ZT
 
TheSnakeman said:
Backup i mean that this knife will be in my bag in case i lose, brake or dont want to use my zt but it must have the capability to use alone is a simular manner as the ZT
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In that case, Rat 2s just came out. Smaller than the rat 1 but can probably take a good beating.
 
Spyderco sage 2 is a great knife for EDC. Have you thought about a fixed blade as backup? I rotate my izula and becker bk14 for EDC along with my EDC folder.
 
rg02 said:
Spyderco sage 2 is a great knife for EDC. Have you thought about a fixed blade as backup? I rotate my izula and becker bk14 for EDC along with my EDC folder.
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I already have an izula and a esee 3 so fixed blade wise i am good
Here are some knives that i like and fit my cryterea pretty well: emerson mini CQC-8, ritter grip, and zt 550 2ed gen... Any more suggestions? And i will check out the sage 2
 
I have to recommend Hogue.

I recently picked up a EX-01 Elishewitz Tanto in 3.5 and its truly an amazing blade.

It also comes in Drop Point and a 4" model as well, in case the 3.5 isn't to your liking.

Def take a look, you won't be disappointed.
 
If you're looking for something beefy like the ZT, you could take a look at the ZT 0200.
With a big beefy knife, I would back it up with something not as beefy but still extremely capable. The Sage 2 as mentioned before is a great choice. It makes a great slicer and is more people friendly, but can handle the tasks it comes across. It's also more EDCable due to its size and weight.
Maybe check out a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - It's lighter and a little smaller than the ZT. It makes a good EDC and can handle tougher jobs if you need it to.
 
i really like the PM2 but they are so hard to find... the BM 940 also looks good and i like the aluminum handles. the sage 2 also looks good as does the EX-01 and the ZT 200.
i guess i need to make a decision.
 
Do not buy a backup knife. When you get tired of the ZT 560 that will be your backup knife and whatever you get to replace it will be your primary. :)
 
Hogue makes very high quality knives. I have a large EX-02 that I just put back in my pocket today. The large is closer to $200 than the $150 though. They do make a smaller version that would be close. Another knife to check out is the Spyderco Gayle Bradley.
 
Para 2, Native 5 (if it is big enough, I find it really handy I carry it all the time) Manix 2, Benchmade HK 14205
 
HEST 2
Para 2
military G10 or the CF if you got mad skrill. It is kinda big but I swear it will feel like it shrunk after a few days
Manix 2
Endura
Benchmade 710
 
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