which zt to get

Also I believe the 0560 is much better than the 0550 for edc, I say this because due to the design it carries in the pocket much better. I love my 0550 but due to it's blocky nature it is more noticeable in my pocket where I forget my 0560 is even there. All of that said if size is an issue (don't want to carry something with a bigger blade) then the 0350 or 0550 may be a better option for you. Just remember that the 0350 looks small next to a 0560 but still is plenty scary to sheeple.
 
I have had pretty much all the ZT line and my vote would go to the ZT0550. Great for EDC. The 0560 is great but might be a little large for some folks for EDC. Here's a comparison photo with the 0550 on the left, 0560 in the middle and a 3.5" XM on the right.:
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How big are your hands?

I admit I do have sausage fingers (size 13 ring), and the 350 is too small. I really wanted to like the 350 and carry it, but the end of the handle digs into my little finger. I suppose I could just grind down that point, but after carrying and using the 550 there's no need. The 560 will feel slimmer in the hand, but ergos excellent as well. A CC'd 550 would be great. hmmm...

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If KershawGuy still has the super secret ninja price for the 0560, then by all means jump on it.
I have never seen a lower price anywhere.
 
Scary to sheeple? What's the downside:)

BrentD86 said:
Also I believe the 0560 is much better than the 0550 for edc, I say this because due to the design it carries in the pocket much better. I love my 0550 but due to it's blocky nature it is more noticeable in my pocket where I forget my 0560 is even there. All of that said if size is an issue (don't want to carry something with a bigger blade) then the 0350 or 0550 may be a better option for you. Just remember that the 0350 looks small next to a 0560 but still is plenty scary to sheeple.
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My first zt was an 0300, I promptly bought an 0301. My next will likely be the 0550. Or the 0200.
 
I'm loving my 0550 for edc but am feeling a 0350 in the very near future!
 
Thanks for the pics gooeyman, you just made my decision to get a 550 very easy. I've got big hands too and hate having my pinky dangle out over the end of a knife.
 
Glad to have helped out! I don't mind short handles, even ones that only afford a 3-finger grip, but I can't stand the hotspot that point on the end makes.
 
You will love the 0560. I have both that x2, and the 0551 x2 as I like both knives that much. I carry them both about equally, but been carrying the 0560 a bit more. It is thinner and feels lighter to me, but I believe the knives are similar in weight. Anyway, neither present a problem with jeans, so you'll have the 0560, so just have to follow up with an 0550 at some point.
 
I too have XL hands and the 0350 just wouldn't make the cut for me (no pun intended). I find the 0550 to be a good fit, so much that I may get a Gen2 as a backup.
I've handled the 0560 and it certainly has its benefits, especially to a larger hand. The larger ZT's have always been a good fit for me.
 
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