ZT 0200 or Emerson Super CQC7

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Does anybody have an opinion on either of these? I'm in the process of comparing the two.....soon to purchase. I have an Emerson Snubby and love the quality, but do not know what to expect with the ZT, although I hear quality is great. Would like to know your thoughts/experiences with either.....which way would you go? Thanks for any help.
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JT
 
ZT200 gets my vote even though it's a reverse curve. :thumbdn: The CQC-7 has poor tolerances and a terrible chisel grind that's totally wrong for a right handed person.
 
I just ordered the satin ZT0200 from Knifeworks. Emersons don't float my boat...they aren't worth the $100 or so price tag of the model you're looking at. I haven't handled the ZT yet, but I have the 0500 Mudd and it's amazing. I plan to have Tom Krein regrind it so there is no recurve. IMO, it is worth the extra money over the Emerson, even more so if you don't pay for a regrind.
 
I've only owned the CQC-7, not the "super" version, but the ZT 0200 is the better knife, IMHO. Sturdier, better built, more useful in most situations. It's awfully big and heavy, though. The CQC-7 was much easier to carry.
 
ZT in general gets more love on this forum. I like both knives, but my vote goes to the ZT 0200. When I grip the CQC7s hard, the liner lock begins to disengage. The ZT seems to be a little tougher overall. But the comment on the CQC7 having poor tolerances is pure BS. Emerson knives are of a very good quality in general. The chisel grind is a matter of preference. I'm right handed and had no problem EDCing a 7 before I gave it to a friend because he needed a knife.
 
i don't have the 200 but i'm very happy with my zt 0300. i have put it through some use and not had a problem with it yet. and zt has one of the best warranty in the biz
 
I really like the handle design on the 0200. I don't own one, but I've worked on them. It is a brick of a folder, though (which can be a good thing).
 
Well, it appears that the ZT0200's have it.....thank you all very much for your help and insight. I have been looking around on the internet and have found a decent price or two which has raise another question......does the blade finish matter? Satin vs BTC?.....and Knifeworks even have an exclusive 'bead blast' version......thoughts/logic on this one? Again, thanks for the help.
JT
 
I think Blade Works is the only company that has the satin/bead-blast finish..
 
So, does anybody have an opinion? Does one finish out perform another? Is there really a difference, or should a coin be flipped. I thought that bead blast was a nice finish, but not sure if it compromises the blade in any way.
Thanks,
JT
 
ZT 0200 in black blade is the winner IMO! It's a DLC coating so it will hold up great cosmetically and have infinitely better corrosion resistance vs Bead Blast.
 
The black DLC coating is gonna hold up a lot better than many other coatings out there, but you're still going to get scratches in it. Personally I prefer the satin/bead blast. The coating will have better corrosion resistance, but the steel is stainless after all (154CM). If you take moderately good care of it, you won't have problems. And if you do get a little corrosion, you'll be able to clean it off very easily before anything bad happens. Just my $.02.
 
The ZT 0200 is my second favorite folder, so it get's my vote.
(BTW the Spyderco Military is my favorite. A masterpiece utility knife.)
 
I've owned the ZT200 and didn't much care for it. Ended up giving it away. Too heavy, like EDCing a brick. I have the Super 7 and love it.
 
Dead said:
ZT200 gets my vote even though it's a reverse curve. :thumbdn: The CQC-7 has poor tolerances and a terrible chisel grind that's totally wrong for a right handed person.
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really F&F on EKI's is a lot better than a few yrs ago, as far as LH or RH CG's i have had both and imho its not a lotta difference in cutting, if any, 6 of one/half dozen of another, a lotta folks dont like CG's for one reason or another but i have always had good luck with them, i edc'd a tanto SOCFK for ~ a yr and never not even once thought "gee i wish i had my 'v' grind instead of this CG", mine even worked ok for utility stuff and really EKI CG''s arent even designed for that, but they will imho work just fine in that role for the great majority of cutting chores.

personally, i prefer EKI to ZT, they are a lot thinner and easier to carry day to day, & i simply like 'em better.
 
+1 on EKI. the 7 is the all time classical, cuts great with the chisel grind and carries easily, sharpens very easily. Strong lock, good ergos, wave feature. I have three different 7's, and im planning to buy the fourth(true satin finish). its my EDC in tha last year.+ one of the greatest customer service in the industry. :D

I handled ZTs a lfew times, but they are not as comfortable to me as EKI's. Too bulky, and that recurve is a pain in the ass for me. And factory sharpness was always far from EKI.
 
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