Zt 0804 or a benchmade 928 proxy

[saylorbrand]

Looking at these two. Pretty similar materials, weight, size. Anyone have a preference?

 

[austonh]

Owned both, performance wise, they are pretty much the same. As far as flipping, finish work and aesthetics, I much prefer the ZT.

 

[saylorbrand]

Thank you. I've flipped both, but not used either.

 

[Sonnydaze]

You are right; both seem excellent on paper. If you can handle them first, do so.
I have owned many more ZT's than BM's, but I wouldn't shy away from either model.

 

[whitty]

Some side by side pics to help you with your decision!

https://flic.kr/p/NTb4su https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/

https://flic.kr/p/NAQccm https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/

 

[bigolegator]

Some side by side pics to help you with your decision!

https://flic.kr/p/NTb4su https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/

https://flic.kr/p/NAQccm https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/

Nice pics Whitty...you always seem to help members on here when you can :thumbup:
I prefer the 804.

 

[jstn]

If it was an Axis lock, I would say Benchmade, but ZT has made framelock flippers their bread and butter and they have them really dialed in. So 804. It is one sexy looking knife.

 

[sutherland]

ZT0804.
- consistent fit and finish
- better action
- no silly sharpening notch

 

[saylorbrand]

I don't like the sharpening notch. Otherwise it's a toss up. I don't like either pocket clip.

 

[Impulse600]

i would go with the ZT0804

 

[bflying]

Here's my pick with a pic.

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[cEdge]

ZT for the win. Similar indeed but different execution. The 0804 just does it for me. I like everything about it. Even the pocket clip is cool. The BM seems off. Dont like the blade shape or handle. And the sharpening notch is just weirdly placed.

 

[shinyedges]

Agreed the sharpening notch looks like a chip out of the blade

That is the worst execution of a sharpening notch I have seen lol