What zero tolerance knife would you recommend?

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Lemonhead04

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Hey whats up everyone, just made an account although ive been reading here for a while. I'm selling my ZT 0561 (here is a link if interested) [Ebay links are not allowed...]
I'm selling it because I want something a little smaller for edc so just wanted to know what yalls favorite zt knives are. Right now im thinking about the 566 but cant decide weather to get the CF or the G-10 model any input on that would be nice.

Thanks!
 
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566 cf .....its the best ZT ever made. If the blade were a bit thicker and made of 3v it would be the best knife in the world..:D
 
A little smaller than 0561 with bearings flipper: 0562, 0562CF. A true light EDC with bearings flipper: 0450, 0450CF.
 
I have the 0566bwcf and a 0562cf. The 0562cf is much better IMO. Titanium scale, ball bearings, CTS-204P blade steel. It costs more and its blade is 3.5 vs a 3.25 for the 0566, but to me its just a better made knife. Now if ZT ever issues a 0566 with titanium and ball bearings Id be all over it. Don't get me wrong I carry my 0566 a lot, I just prefer the 0562cf to it.

***I also have the 0562 with the G10 & elmax blade and it too is a great blade for $200.***
 
Sure like my 0561. Not sure how many "new" ones are still out there though....

If you lean at all toward larger blades be careful on the 562. You might get into a situation where you wish you'd purchased the slightly longer blade, knowwhadImean?
 
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Welcome Lemonhead... good suggestions here already--BUT--I had a 0561 years ago and sold it for similar reasons, only to find that I wanted it back after being a little dissatisfied with smaller options. So, a 0560BW (love the color/ aesthetics) is back in my pocket and I could not be happier. Just thought I'd put this out there... good luck whichever way you go!
 
Ya, I know I want something smaller for sure, I love my para 2 but that for me is kinda pushing it on size. I like the design of the 562 over the 566 but idk if I want a knife that big
 
I have:
0561
0562
0770
0452CF

My preference is definitely the 0562, awesome folder in size, weight, ergos, great steel options (Elmax or 204P).

Next on my list to get is the 0450CF.
 
I bought a 0561 and thought the same thing , a little too big . But I loved the design , so I bought the 0566 . The 0566 is just a smaller version of the 0561 , although it doesn't have the Titanium handle or the bearings . But the step from 3 3/4" down to 3 1/4" does give you the feel of a smaller more EDC size knife . I'm not sure that going from the 3 3/4" 0561 to the 3 1/2" 0562 would feel much smaller . You might as well just carry and get used to your 0561 .

Maybe try what I did . Put your 0561 in it's box and just set it aside for a while before deciding to sell it . In the mean time buy yourself the plain G-10 model 0566 (they can be found for quite reasonable prices on the exchange) and carry that . No need to pay more for the CF or blackwash models , the steels used are the same .

I really like my 0566 for EDC . I find it's just the right size . That said , I'm going to hang on to my 0561 for a while and carry it once in a while before jumping the gun and selling it . Been there , done that and had regrets afterwards .

Good luck with your decision .
 
Ya I got the 0566 and I like it, after i took the speed safe bar out it is way better. I couldn't even open the dang thing with it on. For the 0561 no regrets on selling it, in my own opinion- that knife sucked in more ways than 1. The566 has been great so far. Thanks everyone
 
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