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whitty said:
New ZT0609BLK and ZT0393BRZ Limited Runs. Both come in S35VN Steel!



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Looking at the picture it appears the 0393BRZ has more of a Spearpoon grind rather than a spantoon. Probably just a generic picture. If it indeed is a harpoon spear, I may pick one up.
 
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fliptwister said:
Does anyone know why the black versions would have only S35VN steel when the regular version has CPM-20CV?
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It certainly lowers the price to go from 20CV to S35VN.

0609 with 20CV is $220 but with S35VN and full black DLC it's $208.

0393 with 20CV and partial DLC blade is $240 but with S35VN it's $220.

The sprints may not have the desired upgraded steels but it certainly adds some variety. Should these sprints have had 20CV/204P/M390 they would have been more attractive albeit pricier. Still, when sprint runs come to mind one expects something extra.
 
RamZar said:
It certainly lowers the price to go from 20CV to S35VN.

0609 with 20CV is $220 but with S35VN and full black DLC it's $208.

0393 with 20CV and partial DLC blade is $240 but with S35VN it's $220.

The sprints may not have the desired upgraded steels but it certainly adds some variety. Should these sprints have had 20CV/204P/M390 they would have been more attractive albeit pricier. Still, when sprint runs come to mind one expects something extra.
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thats exactly why i cancelled my 0609blk pre order.. sprint to me says special not more of the same old.. i preordered then saw s35vn and said "no thanks" the knife has only been out a month and there are already sprints... ill wait for a 20cv dlc or a 20cv darker handled version..
 
RamZar said:
It certainly lowers the price to go from 20CV to S35VN.

0609 with 20CV is $220 but with S35VN and full black DLC it's $208.

0393 with 20CV and partial DLC blade is $240 but with S35VN it's $220.

The sprints may not have the desired upgraded steels but it certainly adds some variety. Should these sprints have had 20CV/204P/M390 they would have been more attractive albeit pricier. Still, when sprint runs come to mind one expects something extra.
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I know I am in the minority, but I don't consider S35VN a downgrade, just different. I think it lends itself to knives that are users. 20CV is great stuff, but for me, I like that added bit of toughness that comes with S35VN for knives I use moderately hard.
 
jstn said:
I know I am in the minority, but I don't consider S35VN a downgrade, just different. I think it lends itself to knives that are users. 20CV is great stuff, but for me, I like that added bit of toughness that comes with S35VN for knives I use moderately hard.
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CPM-S35VN is no slouch but given a choice and a $20 price increase I'd take the superior CPM-20CV/CTS-204P/M390 any day over it.
 
I'll probably get a 0393BRZ if they reach the shores here. I like S35VN enough and having a clean blade like that means it'll be good as a work knife and I can keep the original at home.
 
jstn said:
I know I am in the minority, but I don't consider S35VN a downgrade, just different. I think it lends itself to knives that are users. 20CV is great stuff, but for me, I like that added bit of toughness that comes with S35VN for knives I use moderately hard.
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but its a "sprint" run which IMO lends itself to being a safe queen saving it for sale at a later date when its more valuable etc.. while s35vn might say "beater" (which i agree with) the sprint status and full DLC says "dont let me get scratched" honestly you would be better off with the standard version for a beater..(no dlc to wear off)
 
well, i had a change of heart... probably because a certain blade store with Ops in their name sent me an in stock email for the zt0609blk i just got th shipping notification today :) after seeing it in better videos i said "why not" i dont own a 0609 yet and worse comes to worse it will sell for more on the secondary market in the future since its a sprint.. i will post pics when i get it :)
 
furfmonkey said:
but its a "sprint" run which IMO lends itself to being a safe queen saving it for sale at a later date when its more valuable etc.. while s35vn might say "beater" (which i agree with) the sprint status and full DLC says "dont let me get scratched" honestly you would be better off with the standard version for a beater..(no dlc to wear off)
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I got the 0609BLK and plan on using. S35V is more than adequate and I like it when black blades get used and abused.
 
Call me stupid/dumb, but can't you anodize the titanium handle on the original ZT 0393 with 20CV steel to bronze and have yourself a "pseudo" ZT 0393BRZ, or that's not possible because of the G10 overlay to the titanium handle?
 
ipwn3r456 said:
Call me stupid/dumb, but can't you anodize the titanium handle on the original ZT 0393 with 20CV steel to bronze and have yourself a "pseudo" ZT 0393BRZ, or that's not possible because of the G10 overlay to the titanium handle?
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Do a search on YouTube for the 0393. There’s a guy who anodized a bunch of them in different colors.
 
DRLyman said:
Do a search on YouTube for the 0393. There’s a guy who anodized a bunch of them in different colors.
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Whitty on his site has had anodized verisions of almost all of the recent ZT models. He had 393 cv 20 that was close to the Brz color with some purple thrown in and one with alight blue. I am betting that we will see more colors. Do not know if he takes orders. Have not pulled the trigger on any of them yet , came really close a couple of times.
 
This bad boy just arrived :) i cannot think of any way to make it more perfect..ok maybe 20cv but for edc its just fine :)

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I'm really enjoying my 0609.
I can't remember seeing a picture of 0606 next to 0609 but when you have both knives in front of you, it's quite a surprise to see how much they downsized the 0609. The weight difference is huge too.
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Man that 606....a store over had the BLK version still in stock until very recently but it was like ~850$ / 700 eur.
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