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Yah looks like a cute little knife. Nothing close to the real deal 0606.

KAI - instead of trying hard to mimic and riding on the coat tail, why dont you simply make 0392 and 0606 as production models?
 
sharp_edge said:
Yah looks like a cute little knife. Nothing close to the real deal 0606.

KAI - instead of trying hard to mimic and riding on the coat tail, why dont you simply make 0392 and 0606 as production models?
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Then they wouldnt be able to charge, what seems to be the sweet spot of 200-240$, for the real deals. I really want to like the 393 but that g10 overlay although I'm sure its grippy just doesnt look right, or the DLC on the blade. I dont have to have the hinderer hardware, just put regular ZT standoffs and all the other ZT hardware and make it look the same as 392.
But thats just my opinion of course.
 
This guy replaced the clip, pivot screw and filler tab with blue anodized titanium Hinderer ones and it turned out pretty good.

 
sharp_edge said:
Yah looks like a cute little knife. Nothing close to the real deal 0606.

KAI - instead of trying hard to mimic and riding on the coat tail, why dont you simply make 0392 and 0606 as production models?
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I mean I get that they would want to change it up, I'd be just a it annoyed if I had bought a 0606CF/BLK and now they put out the same knife for half the price. But I think they could have gotten away with a 3.6 - 3.8 shrunk down version with the 0609 simplified handle and same size pivot, so they would have also made 0606 owners happy by finally giving them a fitting tool. But yeah, the 0609 is gonna be a pass for me, love the blade shape and overall design still, but too small, while I'd like it I wouldn't carry it.
 
Thanks for the comparo pics halden.doerge. That 0609 is likely my next new knife purchase. Not a huge fan of the gaudy handle, but I think RJ Martin has the same exact hand as mine so I'm sure it's going to fit like a glove. Really hoping we see plenty of variants like other ZTs, the 0801 being a prime example.
 
Man, the 609 is confusing to me. That dark bronze color looks good, but the bright bronze/gold that is on a lot of other pictures is a bit gaudy.
 
abbazaba said:
Thanks for the comparo pics halden.doerge. That 0609 is likely my next new knife purchase. Not a huge fan of the gaudy handle, but I think RJ Martin has the same exact hand as mine so I'm sure it's going to fit like a glove. Really hoping we see plenty of variants like other ZTs, the 0801 being a prime example.
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The ergos on it are really, really, great for its size.
 
madcap_magician said:
Man, the 609 is confusing to me. That dark bronze color looks good, but the bright bronze/gold that is on a lot of other pictures is a bit gaudy.
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Mine is pretty dark, with almost a hint of purple in it. I like it quite a lot. It’s definitely a lot darker than my BM Anthem. I’ll get a pic of those two up here later.
 
sharp_edge said:
KAI - instead of trying hard to mimic and riding on the coat tail, why dont you simply make 0392 and 0606 as production models?
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Firstly, it won't happen. Secondly, would people pay $500+ for 0606 and $400+ for 0392? Probably not.

ZT tries to make their production models as affordable as possible while giving you quality materials, workmanship and service.

0392 is basically a Hinderer Eklipse with different blade shapes, better flipper action, genuine Hinderer hardware, better steel and all titanium. An all titanium Eklipse would be around $650.

0609 and 0393 give you all titanium, bearings flipper and premium 20CV steel for $220 and $240 respectively!
 
The most interesting comparison perhaps. 20CV, bronzed TI, 3.4” blades, sub 4oz weight, chevron patterning on 3D milled handles —the similarities abound! But...there are a few, ahem, small differences. About 200 of them.


Still, two great blades. Love em both.

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halden.doerge said:
The most interesting comparison perhaps. 20CV, bronzed TI, 3.4” blades, sub 4oz weight, chevron patterning on 3D milled handles —the similarities abound! But...there are a few, ahem, small differences. About 200 of them.


Still, two great blades. Love em both.

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Great comparison shot! To my eye, the 0609 is a lot more visually apealing. I really like the harpoonish swedge on the ZT. I just wish the pivot was stonewashed or something. The polish looks out of place against the bronze.
 
halden.doerge said:
The most interesting comparison perhaps. 20CV, bronzed TI, 3.4” blades, sub 4oz weight, chevron patterning on 3D milled handles —the similarities abound! But...there are a few, ahem, small differences. About 200 of them.


Still, two great blades. Love em both.

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Similar but not the same. Anthem is a tad longer in blade length and handle. Let's not forget the fact that 0609 is $205 less! Of course, integral frames are expensive to make. Regardless, I'd take two of the 0609 before taking one Anthem.
 
RamZar said:
Similar but not the same. Anthem is a tad longer in blade length and handle. Let's not forget the fact that 0609 is $205 less! Of course, integral frames are expensive to make. Regardless, I'd take two of the 0609 before taking one Anthem.
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Yeah, the Anthem blade is actually 3.5" overall. The sharpened length between the two is identical, though. The $205 price difference really does speak volumes, doesn't it? Even considering the whole integral handle thing.
 
clearkevin said:
I did the exact same thing to mine now I need a new clip for my xm maybe I'll got with bronze for it
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I almost went with the flamed bronze clip but thought I might be pushing the limit on to much bling and chancing it might clash .
 
Here’s my quick take on the 0609 .
Feels small compared to my 0393 .
Reminds me more of a gentleman’s knife because it’s very thin and light but with a sexy and very aggressive looking blade .Should be a excellent slicer because it’s very thin behind the edge .
It does feel good in hand for its size but my 0393 feels much better to me .
Im glad I picked one up but on the fence if I will keep it . I do like it a lot though but think I’ll need a few more days with it.
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halden.doerge said:
How do you like it so far?
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I do like it a lot just not sure if it’s for me yet . As I mentioned above I need to spend some more time with it . I think if I didn’t just get the 0393 and loving it so much the 0609 would of wowed me a lot more . But it is a sweet knife and will probably keep it in my collection more then likely .
 
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