ZT 0350 or Spydie Para 2?

[Cynic2701]

Not to add more fuel to a fire HayabusaP226, but have you ever dis-assembled a Para2?

I'm not questioning the the 0350's strength, as it has been shown numerous times, but the Para2 is no slouch either. Admittedly the Para2 does suffer from a more delicate tip, however I think that the lock-strength is hardly an issue here.

Between the two I'd lean more towards the Para2 for EDC. It will slice better and carry smaller and lighter than the 0350---which looks, to me, like a closeted football player over-compensating for...something.

All joking aside, both are fine choices.

 

[Bishop2Queen's6]

Note: The Zt350 does have a very wide blade compared to the para 2. It does take up more room in your pocket.

 

[Dao.Hung_105]

I'm looking for a higher-end folder to replace my SOG Vulcan for EDC, mainly because the Vulcan has not held up well in the two years I've had it. I have it down to these two because they both have blades made out of S30V and both look good.

I'm leaning more towards the ZT because it's somewhat conventional (and assisted :foot, whereas I have no experience with any Spydies and don't want to take a hit on something I may not like. I'll probably have one some time in the next year or two, but they're a little bit further down the laundry-list of blades I want dearly.

I've never heard a guy said that he didn't like Spydies...
The ZT might be a really strong knife with thick blade and thick liners...maybe for hard work
The Para2 is a really great EDC, with A LOT of jimpin, light weight, strong compression lock, and FFG pointy tip blade...
If you're gonna fight bear, I recommend ZT, If it's just some drunk guy, Spydie all the way
If just want to try something new, just try on some Spyderco, don't like it then you can send it to me

 

[elkins45]

Not , it's absolutely not , at least not the liner locks on the ZT 350 , and definitely not on the 200

After all being said , compression lock is just a glorified liner lock in reverse
Exactly like with liner locks , how strong the actual lock may be will depends on the execution and the strength and size of the components which are the stop pin , lock bar and in case of the Paramilitary - the handle scales used , as it is made without a steel liners

Compression lock can suffer from pretty much the same failures and vulnerabilities that any liner locks and frame locks can suffer

Sal Glesser (the guy who owns Spyderco) says that when they intentionally break knives that framelock models fail under less force than compression locks do. Forgive me if I take his word over yours regarding lock strength.

 

[singularity35]

Sal Glesser (the guy who owns Spyderco) says that when they intentionally break knives that framelock models fail under less force than compression locks do. Forgive me if I take his word over yours regarding lock strength.

I tend to take Sal's word over some random guy on the web too. I also think that the two strongest locks on the market today are the tri-ad and the compression lock because they transfer the load to a relatively short piece of metal(stop pin) that also passes the load on to the liners. Just saying but a short piece of metal is less likely to break as compared to a long piece. This means that lock failure will happen only if the liners blow out. Fat chance of that happening before the blade breaks.

 

[PropThePolecat]

To the OP:

Just beware that the 0350 has a relatively short chunky handle, that might feel uncomfortable if you have large hands. Its a fantastic knife, but i sold mine cause it wasnt very ergonomic.

 

[Alann45]

I've never heard a guy said that he didn't like Spydies...

You need to look a little closer. There are a number of folks who don't like Spydies for various reasons....usually "they all look alike" or "they are ugly".
I understand those reactions, though I don't agree with them.
Personally, Spyderco is pretty much my favorite brand.

To the OP:

Just beware that the 0350 has a relatively short chunky handle, that might feel uncomfortable if you have large hands. Its a fantastic knife, but i sold mine cause it wasnt very ergonomic.

Good point.
However, I have pretty big hands and find my 350KW quite comfortable for normal or light use.