Which ZT for a first ZT?

[archieblue]

They might as well be called “Zero Intrest Knives” for me. Haha. There is only one I’ve come close to buying and that is the 0609.

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

I'm not a ZT guy (no leftys) But the 2 I always see with the best reviews are the 0801 and the 0562CF

 

[DC Kestrel]

For those with a 0562, are the screws standard torx? Seems to be the case, but want to confirm before I pull the trigger. Last thing I want is a proprietary screw...

 

[steelhead seeker]

I came here to post the 0566. It is a badass little knife if you don't mind the assist.

I'll 3rd the 566 but also add that if you dont like the assist it's super easy to take the spring bar out and make it a regular flipper. Did it to my wife's 556 and its WAY better than it was. Still flips super easy and smooth.

 

[Mo2]

For those with a 0562, are the screws standard torx? Seems to be the case, but want to confirm before I pull the trigger. Last thing I want is a proprietary screw...

Yes torx. Most zt knives use torx. The 609 and it's older brother use proprietary pivot screws for the rj Martin see through pivot design. Costs extra and not included.

 

[HappyDaddy]

I have a 0566, 0450, 0770, a few 0801's, 0350, 0808, and a 0562cf. If I had to cull it down to one, I'd keep the 0562cf.

 

[DC Kestrel]

Yes torx. Most zt knives use torx. The 609 and it's older brother use proprietary pivot screws for the rj Martin see through pivot design. Costs extra and not included.

Thank you for the info!

 

[anthonycastorena2014]

I highly recommend the ZT0393. It is freaking great!

 

[number9]

I have a 0808 and an 0801. (And an Injection. I like Rexford's designs.) But if I could only keep one, it'd be my 0350TS. It's heavy, loud and outrageous. But it's the most ZT of 'em all. Fun to carry, fun to use.

 

[jnevill]

The 0770 to me is a perfect all around knife, good looks, solid lockup, not too large, you really can’t beat it.

 

[FullMetalJackass]

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0900
There is so much power and grace and sharpness and fit and finish in such a compact package, it's embarrassing for most other knives really

 

[JJ_Colt45]

The 562 is a definate winner but if you want a slightly smaller knife the 566 is almost it's little brother ... if you get a CF model it will feel much lighter ... but to me the G10 isn't heavy.

The next I'd mention the 770 ... CF already and can get Elmax ... M4 ... S35VN and it disappears in your pocket.

 

[jill jackson]

0920
There is so much power and grace and sharpness and fit and finish in such a compact package, it's embarrassing for most other knives really

That's not an 0920.

 

[jill jackson]

0920

 

[FullMetalJackass]

That's not an 0920.

Indeed, my mistake!! I just had got a 0920 recently so I'm a bit messed up :O

0920 is nice but biiiiiiig!
I love it tho.