ZT 0562CF or MT SOCOM ELITE

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beachbum2588

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Really want a flipper, but the Microtech Will hold it's value. ZT will not. What to do guys? Also just got my BM Presidio 5000 today.old schools and it is awesome. Now I see why a lot of people like them, with that Axis lock assisted opner. At least that's what Im calling it, living in California. LOL:)
 
ZTs hold value fine from what I've seen on the exchange. Id vote ZT. Great knives, great customer service. Overall a great company.
 
beachbum2588 said:
Really want a flipper, but the Microtech Will hold it's value. ZT will not. What to do guys? Also just got my BM Presidio 5000 today.old schools and it is awesome. Now I see why a lot of people like them, with that Axis lock assisted opner. At least that's what Im calling it, living in California. LOL:)
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Microtech Socom Delta is a much nicer knife than the Elite in my opinion.

Of the two you mentioned the Socom Elite is a much lighter knife and despite being longer than the ZT is much more pleasant to carry due to that weight and slimness. Also the Socom probably has abit more pride of ownership.

The ZT 562 is an excellent knife too and is a Ti framelock while the Socom Elite is an aluminum handled knife. Ti knives are kind of in vogue but actually aircraft grade aluminum is quite a good material.

Personally I would get the Microtech. I have owned both knives and never really carried the ZT much because it is a big heavy knife that takes up a ton of pocket real estate.

ZT is probably the better company in terms of customer service. You can’t really go wrong with either knife.
 
Lapedog said:
Microtech Socom Delta is a much nicer knife than the Elite in my opinion.

Of the two you mentioned the Socom Elite is a much lighter knife and despite being longer than the ZT is much more pleasant to carry due to that weight and slimness. Also the Socom probably has abit more pride of ownership.

The ZT 562 is an excellent knife too and is a Ti framelock while the Socom Elite is an aluminum handled knife. Ti knives are kind of in vogue but actually aircraft grade aluminum is quite a good material.

Personally I would get the Microtech. I have owned both knives and never really carried the ZT much because it is a big heavy knife that takes up a ton of pocket real estate.

ZT is probably the better company in terms of customer service. You can’t really go wrong with either knife.
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Thanks. I have had an Elite. But never a ZT. I am also looking at the new hoguue X5 3.5.I just hate buying a knife that will not holds it's value or at least close.
 
beachbum2588 said:
Thanks. I have had an Elite. But never a ZT. I am also looking at the new hoguue X5 3.5.I just hate buying a knife that will not holds it's value or at least close.
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Sounds like you like to “rent” knives then turn em in for a new one before too long and get another one. If you plan on keeping them who cares about resale value. If you really want a knife that always holds value get a CRK.

No knife will hold its value if is used obviously. The more use the less value.
 
I have the ZT and Microtech and had the Hogue. The Hogue design is mad cool, but the handle was uncomfortable for me. Between the other two, I carry the ZT much more although the SOCOM is a beauty.
 
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Cannot go wrong with either knife, ZT knives do hold their value very well and have a great customer service. If you want a flipper, then go with the ZT 0562.
 
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I've had both, but now I have 5 Socoms (with many more bought and sold) and zero ZT 0562s.

Socom Elites are built better, have excellent ergonomics, and you can't really beat Microtech's heat treat. They're also really unique and special knives compared to a ZT; no other knife I've owned feels like a Socom. I've also used Microtech's warranty twice now and had pleasant experiences, if the thought of their warranty reputation bothered you. Apparently they now actually have a warranty department (no idea what they were doing before), and it's in league with other major US OEMs in my experience.
 
Hogue also makes great stuff, but if possible you should try out the X5 before you buy. I've heard that the 3.5" model isn't great for larger hands.

They make a 4" though, and that's more comparable to the 0562 and Socom.
 
Lapedog said:
Sounds like you like to “rent” knives then turn em in for a new one before too long and get another one. If you plan on keeping them who cares about resale value. If you really want a knife that always holds value get a CRK.

No knife will hold its value if is used obviously. The more use the less value.
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You know me so well and we have never met.LOL. That's what I do. Just not liquid enough to collect. I did when the housing market crashed. Thanks for the advice.
 
marrenmiller said:
I've had both, but now I have 5 Socoms (with many more bought and sold) and zero ZT 0562s.

Socom Elites are built better, have excellent ergonomics, and you can't really beat Microtech's heat treat. They're also really unique and special knives compared to a ZT; no other knife I've owned feels like a Socom. I've also used Microtech's warranty twice now and had pleasant experiences, if the thought of their warranty reputation bothered you. Apparently they now actually have a warranty department (no idea what they were doing before), and it's in league with other major US OEMs in my experience.
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I really like the Hoguo
 
Have owned both. Currently only own the ZT. I love them both and they're great knives. Similar price points, great steel, etc. Only got rid of my Socom because it was added in on a trade and kind of already regret it. The only thing I disliked was the "thumb studs/stop pin"..

If I had to choose just one and was going off actually using the knife.. If you're using it hard, then get the Socom. If you only do light cutting tasks, then get the 0562cf. The ZT is more fun to fidget with but honestly I doubt you'll be upset that you didn't get the other one. Meaning you'll be satisfied with your choice.. For a few weeks at least.

If you're going based off resale value. Get the Microtech and lock it away.
 
I really like the look of the Hoguo the downfalls is the steel because I am going there a super steel spell right now.lol.theZT and MT has that covered.There is a guy on eBay anodize the Ti side and it looks nice.The knife is going to be a letter opener and play while I watch TV.lol.Nice to hear from someone who has all 3.I was looking at a Spartan Pallas,but to expensive for what you get.
 
marrenmiller said:
I've had both, but now I have 5 Socoms (with many more bought and sold) and zero ZT 0562s.

Socom Elites are built better, have excellent ergonomics, and you can't really beat Microtech's heat treat. They're also really unique and special knives compared to a ZT; no other knife I've owned feels like a Socom. I've also used Microtech's warranty twice now and had pleasant experiences, if the thought of their warranty reputation bothered you. Apparently they now actually have a warranty department (no idea what they were doing before), and it's in league with other major US OEMs in my experience.
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Microtech's are my favorite, but wanted to try something new
 
beachbum2588 said:
I really like the look of the Hoguo the downfalls is the steel because I am going there a super steel spell right now.lol.theZT and MT has that covered.There is a guy on eBay anodize the Ti side and it looks nice.The knife is going to be a letter opener and play while I watch TV.lol.Nice to hear from someone who has all 3.I was looking at a Spartan Pallas,but to expensive for what you get.
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If it's just a fidget knife, then buy whatever looks cool to you. The Socoms are going to be the smoothest of the three, but the Hogue X5 has a neat integrated detent to make flipping work with the plunge lock. It just may not feel great in hand if you use it for actual work.

I had one of those Hogue Beta-1 knives, and it had a similar handle to the X5. It felt awful in hand.
 
beachbum2588 said:
Microtech's are my favorite, but wanted to try something new
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I'd still try a Socom first. Their uniqueness can't really be overstated.

Just avoid the Socom Delta. Despite being tip up, it doesn't carry as well in pocket, and both of the ones I had displayed lockup issues. They never got the lock geometry figured out on those knives before they stopped production on them.
 
marrenmiller said:
I'd still try a Socom first. Their uniqueness can't really be overstated.
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Agreed. I can't think of a folding knife for under $300 that's much cooler than a Socom Elite.
 
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