Zero Tolerance 550 alternatives?

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Apocrypha

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Hi guys , new here. I've seen review on the knife and saw a video of it withstanding brutal abuse . I was interested in a folder with the same ... resilience and overall specs .

Any recommendations?

Thank you.
 
Why not just get a 0550? Don't mean to be rude or anything, but it's still available at some online vendors.
 
Any of the full size frame lock ZT folders will handle similar hard use, and are the most direct comparisons. There are numerous other brands that offer heavy use folders if you're open to different countries of origin, different lock mechanisms, and widely varying price points.
 
KershawGuy has the 3rd Gen ZT 0550 with black or stonewashed blade in stock.
 
@ugaarguy I'm definitely open to anything .

I'm from Canada and it's a bit harder to find those knives for a decent price. I would say my budget revolves around 200$ CAD .
 
I have a gen 1 550. It was my first zt and love it. I also really like my 551,560,561,562 and 620. Don't think you can go wrong with one. That being said, there are tons of "hard use" folding knives on the market. If you like the zt, get it, you won't be disappointed.
 
I think the closest thing and another knife that might possibly even take more abuse is the ZT Emerson models. They are pretty similar but use an even beefier pivot than the 550. Not that the 550 is weak by any means!
 
Just Buy a 550
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I assume you want a brand new knife? A ZT0550, which is a very fine knife IMHO, is readily available, in used & often like new condition for under 200 Canadian on Blade Forums.
 
I definitely want a 550 like.. it's a MUST but I'm Canadian. KershawGuy doesn't ship here same for ZT directly ... Help ;(
 
Apocrypha said:
I definitely want a 550 like.. it's a MUST but I'm Canadian. KershawGuy doesn't ship here same for ZT directly ... Help ;(
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I saw in another thread he said he would. You should try contacting him directly. Also watch the exchange, both the Canadian section and the regular. Lots of people are willing to ship to canada. I am not sure if you are have signature privileges as a registered user but if you do you can put a little note in your sig. Start a willing to buy thread in the appropriate exchange section.

If you are motivated enough you can absolutely get this knife.
 
Apocrypha said:
I definitely want a 550 like.. it's a MUST but I'm Canadian. KershawGuy doesn't ship here same for ZT directly ... Help ;(
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craytab said:
I saw in another thread he said he would. You should try contacting him directly. Also watch the exchange, both the Canadian section and the regular. Lots of people are willing to ship to canada. I am not sure if you are have signature privileges as a registered user but if you do you can put a little note in your sig. Start a willing to buy thread in the appropriate exchange section.

If you are motivated enough you can absolutely get this knife.
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Check with KershawGuy again: steelhead15@juno.com

Gideons said:
He doesn't sell to Canadians.
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kershawguy said:
You might want to ask him again.
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I'm Canadian and have purchased a ZT0550 from Kershawguy maybe a year ago. Heartily recommended.
 
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