Zt 0392blk

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Good luck to all those in the hunt.
 
Now debating if I still want to get one of these, or the ZT 0452 g10 sprint run instead.
 
I hate to say it but I'm kinda glad they've reached the end of these. This is an LE series that would have been better left at fewer knives.
 
TBH, I don't like the lack of jimping and traction on these knives. I think this model would of been massively popular if they made a production version with a g10 handle scale and proper jimping/traction.
 
Gideons said:
TBH, I don't like the lack of jimping and traction on these knives. I think this model would of been massively popular if they made a production version with a g10 handle scale and proper jimping/traction.
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Have you held one? This is one of the most ergonomic designs I have ever come across, and I have never felt that it lacked traction.
 
austonh said:
Have you held one? This is one of the most ergonomic designs I have ever come across, and I have never felt that it lacked traction.
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I have not held this model. However, I do own a XM-18, ZT 0560bw, 0566bw and I really enjoy the jimping on the top and the G10 handle scales for the traction. I just find it weird to forgo an essential factor in what makes a good hard use knife. Ever used when your hands are wet/the knife is wet? For example, the ZT 0630ORBK I really enjoyed, and it had good traction but it bothered me that it had "dull" jimping. Its grip would of been exceptional with proper jimping, and the in hand confidence would of been exceptional vs just really good. Which always ends up with me selling that "very good knife" for an exceptional knife.
 
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Gideons said:
I have not held this model. However, I do own a XM-18, ZT 0560bw, 0566bw and I really enjoy the jimping on the top and the G10 handle scales for the traction. I just find it weird to forgo an essential factor in what makes a good hard use knife. Ever used when your hands are wet/the knife is wet? For example, the ZT 0630ORBK I really enjoyed, and it had good traction but it bothered me that it had "dull" jimping. Its grip would of been exceptional with proper jimping, and the in hand confidence would of been exceptional vs just really good. Which always ends up with me selling that "very good knife" for an exceptional knife.
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Never used the 392 series at work, but I have used a 620 frequently with wet/oily/greasy hands and never found the traction to be lacking.
 
metsfan said:
Never used the 392 series at work, but I have used a 620 frequently with wet/oily/greasy hands and never found the traction to be lacking.
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The wet comment was primary to the 0392, also like I said in my post I agree the knife had good traction, but it easily could of had better traction. This is purely just a person feeling, and the confidence in hand when I feel jimping preventing my thumb from slipping at all. Also, I think the 0392 looks like a very good knife. I also should of done my research and the knife it is kinda modelled after, the Eklipse doesn't have jimping either so it is authentic in that feature.
 
I gotcha.

The jimping on my 392blubowie is very sharp. Provides really good traction whenever I interact with it...in fact the rear jumping is sharp too, so much so it snags my jeans a bit when going in and out of the pocket.

Totally excited for the 392blk! Some may not be, so it'll make it easier for all those who want one to get one!
 
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Who's buying this beauty? It's badass no doubt, but prefer any finish to this fingerprint/stratch magnet.
 
Ah yes, the "limited" edition 0392 series. If you miss this one you'll never have another chance, that is, until next week when a slightly different color variation is released. I mean, good for ZT that this works and all but is anyone really all that excited when yet another of these drops?
 
I picked one up, I'll probable sell my wharnie one, since the drop point is more useful for my needs
 
Glad to see this is the end of the line. I have the 0392BWBRZ and just feel like ZT is trying to get blood from a stone at this point?
 
Keep in mind the blade shape too. if you aren't a fan of the bowie or the wharncliffe, this is your chance to get the drop point
 
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