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Three fixed blades (top to bottom in first two photos) : ZT 0121, Survive 4.7 CruForge V, ZT 0170. Prices listed below. Not looking for trades. First unconditional “I’ll take it” in this thread gets it, if followed by a prompt PayPal. Off-thread sales OK, if they come before a claim in this thread. Below is some detailed information about these three discontinued knives.
The ZT 0121 is like new, but without box. It has light wear on the high parts of the knife from the Kydex sheath. You can see this from the photo. This is a discontinued model that had an original street price of $228.
My price is $149, which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
The Survive 4.7 CruForge V is LNIB. CruForge V is a carbon steel much like 52100, but with better wear resistance. I don’t know the original street price. (Just told it was $180.)
My price is $180 (SOLD), which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
The ZT 0170 is lightly used, with wear marks on the coating from the Kydex sheath. This is a discontinued model. The original street price was $156.
My price is $99, which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
Additional information:
ZT0121: Model 0120 - Fixed Blade
Description (Taken from KnifeCenter website)
The 0121 is a no nonsense fixed-blade workhorse with multifunction capabilities. Designed by the military knife experts at Strider, the blade is S30V stainless-steel for exceptional strength, wear resistance, and the ability to take on just about any task. The full-tang blade is sturdy enough even for prying and punching tasks. The Tungsten DLC coating makes the blade non-reflective and adds to the corrosion resistance.
The choil offers a built-in cord cutter ideal for ripping through everything from 550 cord to wire insulation. The handle features Ranger Green scales in 3-D machined G-10 for a solid grip in any environment. The aggressive arc at the front of the handle and notched thumb ramp provide an even more secure grip.
The 0121 comes with a multifunction, MOLLE-compatible sheath in durable Kydex®. The sheath has a dual retention lock for a quick, smooth draw when it's needed. There's also a removable and adjustable belt clip.
Specifications
▪ Blade Length: 4-1/4" (10.8 cm)
▪ Blade Thickness: 0.190"
▪ Overall Length: 8" (20.3 cm)
▪ Blade Material: S30V stainless-steel with Tungsten DLC coating
▪ Scales: 3-D machined, G-10 in Ranger Green
▪ Weight: 9.2 oz. (12.6 oz. with sheath)
▪ Includes cord cutter located on the choil of the blade
▪ Made in USA
ZT0170: Model 0170
Description (Taken from KnifeCenter website)
The length you need in a fixed-blade combat knife. Features a big 5.7-inch blade of high-performance 14C28N Sandvik steel with non-reflective Tungsten DLC coating. 3-D machined G-10 handle has an aggressive thumb rise and front quillon (index-finger guard).
Specifications
▪ Blade Length: 5.7 in. (14.4 cm)
▪ Blade Thickness: 0.125 in.
▪ Handle Length: 6" (15.2 cm)
▪ Overall Length: 11.5 in.
▪ Blade Material: 14C28N Sandvik Steel with Tungsten DLC coating
▪ Handle Material: 3-D machined G-10 in matte black
▪ Weight: 11 oz.
▪ Sheath: Kydex
▪ Made in USA
Survive! Knives GSO 4.7 CruForge V
(Taken from Survive’s website)
This is a full sized knife in a very purposeful, compact package. The 4 3/4" blade features a strong spear point that makes it well suited for a wide variety of tasks. The aggressively contoured handle provides a secure grip in any condition. With a .175" blade thickness this knife is robust enough to tackle even the most demanding cutting chores with confidence.
Our high quality Torx T-25 style fasteners are precision machined from 416 stainless steel. Key features of the kydex sheaths include: excellent retention, drain channels, and several attachment options with slots and eyelets, in addition to the kydex clip. The peened finish on the blade provides extra durability and is non-reflective. The spine is sharp enough for use with most ferro rods.
From review here:
https://www.everydaycommentary.com/.../2016/11/survive-knives-gso-47-review_18.html
Cru-Forge is basically 52100 with vanadium added and that vanadium gives the steel large and hard carbides that promote wear resistance. For knife makers it forges well and uses protocols similar to that of other high carbon steels. But for users these two points don't matter so much. What does matter is performance. And perform Cru-Forge V does. I beat this edge to smithereens. I was just merciless. And yet after 16 hours or so of chopping, cutting, slicing and (shhh!) prying, I was able to restore the edge to 100% chip free, hair-popping sharp. All I used was a strop. I can't think of any steel I have used that has performed better in hard use tasks than Cru-Forge, and that includes 3V (heresy alert!). That said there is some sample size issues--I have had lots of 3V fixed blades and only one Cru-Forge. Maybe this was an insanely perfect gem because of a fluke in heat treating or something else. Whatever the issue--the performance leaves me wanting more Cru-Forge V, especially for my fixed blades. It has also piqued my curiosity about 52100, a favorite steel of the bowie making Butterscotch Club.
From Alpha Knife Supply’s website:
https://www.alphaknifesupply.com/zdata-bladesteelC-CruForgeV.htm
CruForge V was developed specifically for forging into knives.
Scott Devanna coordinated with knifemakers when developing the steel. The result is an excellent steel that forges and performs very well.
CruForge V is easy to forge but tougher to finish than any of the 10XX steels or 52100. The tradeoff is edgeholding. The vanadium in CruForge makes it hold an edge longer than the 10XX steels and 52100.
Three fixed blades (top to bottom in first two photos) : ZT 0121, Survive 4.7 CruForge V, ZT 0170. Prices listed below. Not looking for trades. First unconditional “I’ll take it” in this thread gets it, if followed by a prompt PayPal. Off-thread sales OK, if they come before a claim in this thread. Below is some detailed information about these three discontinued knives.
The ZT 0121 is like new, but without box. It has light wear on the high parts of the knife from the Kydex sheath. You can see this from the photo. This is a discontinued model that had an original street price of $228.
My price is $149, which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
The Survive 4.7 CruForge V is LNIB. CruForge V is a carbon steel much like 52100, but with better wear resistance. I don’t know the original street price. (Just told it was $180.)
My price is $180 (SOLD), which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
The ZT 0170 is lightly used, with wear marks on the coating from the Kydex sheath. This is a discontinued model. The original street price was $156.
My price is $99, which includes shipping and PayPal fees for domestic mail.
Additional information:
ZT0121: Model 0120 - Fixed Blade
Description (Taken from KnifeCenter website)
The 0121 is a no nonsense fixed-blade workhorse with multifunction capabilities. Designed by the military knife experts at Strider, the blade is S30V stainless-steel for exceptional strength, wear resistance, and the ability to take on just about any task. The full-tang blade is sturdy enough even for prying and punching tasks. The Tungsten DLC coating makes the blade non-reflective and adds to the corrosion resistance.
The choil offers a built-in cord cutter ideal for ripping through everything from 550 cord to wire insulation. The handle features Ranger Green scales in 3-D machined G-10 for a solid grip in any environment. The aggressive arc at the front of the handle and notched thumb ramp provide an even more secure grip.
The 0121 comes with a multifunction, MOLLE-compatible sheath in durable Kydex®. The sheath has a dual retention lock for a quick, smooth draw when it's needed. There's also a removable and adjustable belt clip.
Specifications
▪ Blade Length: 4-1/4" (10.8 cm)
▪ Blade Thickness: 0.190"
▪ Overall Length: 8" (20.3 cm)
▪ Blade Material: S30V stainless-steel with Tungsten DLC coating
▪ Scales: 3-D machined, G-10 in Ranger Green
▪ Weight: 9.2 oz. (12.6 oz. with sheath)
▪ Includes cord cutter located on the choil of the blade
▪ Made in USA
ZT0170: Model 0170
Description (Taken from KnifeCenter website)
The length you need in a fixed-blade combat knife. Features a big 5.7-inch blade of high-performance 14C28N Sandvik steel with non-reflective Tungsten DLC coating. 3-D machined G-10 handle has an aggressive thumb rise and front quillon (index-finger guard).
Specifications
▪ Blade Length: 5.7 in. (14.4 cm)
▪ Blade Thickness: 0.125 in.
▪ Handle Length: 6" (15.2 cm)
▪ Overall Length: 11.5 in.
▪ Blade Material: 14C28N Sandvik Steel with Tungsten DLC coating
▪ Handle Material: 3-D machined G-10 in matte black
▪ Weight: 11 oz.
▪ Sheath: Kydex
▪ Made in USA
Survive! Knives GSO 4.7 CruForge V
(Taken from Survive’s website)
This is a full sized knife in a very purposeful, compact package. The 4 3/4" blade features a strong spear point that makes it well suited for a wide variety of tasks. The aggressively contoured handle provides a secure grip in any condition. With a .175" blade thickness this knife is robust enough to tackle even the most demanding cutting chores with confidence.
Our high quality Torx T-25 style fasteners are precision machined from 416 stainless steel. Key features of the kydex sheaths include: excellent retention, drain channels, and several attachment options with slots and eyelets, in addition to the kydex clip. The peened finish on the blade provides extra durability and is non-reflective. The spine is sharp enough for use with most ferro rods.
From review here:
https://www.everydaycommentary.com/.../2016/11/survive-knives-gso-47-review_18.html
Cru-Forge is basically 52100 with vanadium added and that vanadium gives the steel large and hard carbides that promote wear resistance. For knife makers it forges well and uses protocols similar to that of other high carbon steels. But for users these two points don't matter so much. What does matter is performance. And perform Cru-Forge V does. I beat this edge to smithereens. I was just merciless. And yet after 16 hours or so of chopping, cutting, slicing and (shhh!) prying, I was able to restore the edge to 100% chip free, hair-popping sharp. All I used was a strop. I can't think of any steel I have used that has performed better in hard use tasks than Cru-Forge, and that includes 3V (heresy alert!). That said there is some sample size issues--I have had lots of 3V fixed blades and only one Cru-Forge. Maybe this was an insanely perfect gem because of a fluke in heat treating or something else. Whatever the issue--the performance leaves me wanting more Cru-Forge V, especially for my fixed blades. It has also piqued my curiosity about 52100, a favorite steel of the bowie making Butterscotch Club.
From Alpha Knife Supply’s website:
https://www.alphaknifesupply.com/zdata-bladesteelC-CruForgeV.htm
CruForge V was developed specifically for forging into knives.
Scott Devanna coordinated with knifemakers when developing the steel. The result is an excellent steel that forges and performs very well.
CruForge V is easy to forge but tougher to finish than any of the 10XX steels or 52100. The tradeoff is edgeholding. The vanadium in CruForge makes it hold an edge longer than the 10XX steels and 52100.
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