ZT 0200KW vs the just released 0200SW- same folder?

Jake_Lucas

Jake_Lucas

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Just wondering if anyone has info that I don't... I have an original, stonewashed blade 0200KW. Been kinda confused by all the advertising lately for this "new stonewashed 0200SW" when I've had one in the drawer for a year now.

So does anyone know what's the actual difference?

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When I recently asked KW, they told me their exclusive 0200kw has been discontinued. Looks like ZT is reviving it as a regular production knife.
 
There may have been two versions of the 0200KW: one with beadblasted (BB) blade and another with stonewashed (SW) blade.

I know the ZT 0350KW came in two versions: one with BB blade and another with SW blade.

There was/is some controversy regarding beadblasting adding to corrosive pitting on blades.
 
I'm guessing it will take a while, but I'll be waiting to see the two side by side. Curious if the finish is different or if it really is the same but with a different model #
 
If I am remembering correctly. The original 0200KW was bead blasted, and the KW was indeed for Knifeworks. After a while people started mentioning that they were getting stonewashed finish rather than bead blast. This was about 4 years back so the details may or may not be accurate.
 
RevDevil said:
If I am remembering correctly. The original 0200KW was bead blasted, and the KW was indeed for Knifeworks. After a while people started mentioning that they were getting stonewashed finish rather than bead blast. This was about 4 years back so the details may or may not be accurate.
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Mine is a stonewashed 0200KW that was purchased one year ago from KershawGuy.

Coincidentally, it it's action is abnormally smooth; it's definitely one if those with a "better than bearings" feel.
 
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