Hey guys, new to knives, currently only have a leatherman and a Gerber fastdraw I got as a gift.
Somehow got the urge to get a midrange one and after researching a bit have narrowed it down to ZT 0566BW, 0550BW, 0550BLK. I was considering the 0560BW too but it just seems too big.
In regards to the 0550BW/BLK, those are gen 2 correct? Would I be better off getting a normal gen 3 with the lockbar insert? I do love the dark styles so much but worry about the lockbar. is the lockbar issue that big a deal??
As for the 0566BW, I love the size but not sure about the flipper, also read somewhere (can't remember where now) that one of the washers is small (not sure if it is a factor). The assisted opening is a concern too but more of a durability aspect, would be a pain to get it fixed.
Please keep in mind I'm in Asia and shipping for warranty work is a big problem so I rather there be no issues in the first place.
Other factor is price, although other than the 0550BW, the others are similar enough in price for me.
0550BLK - $179.99
0550BW - $220 (ouch)
0550 gen 3 - $154.44
0566BW - $144
0566FDEBW $176
0566BWCF $168
What a dilemna....hope I get some input to help make up my mind. Thanks.