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Agreed, looks like my money will be going to BM and Spyderco. Too bad as ZT used to be my favorite brand out there. I just really wanted a mini 0562.
Yep, mini 0562 would have been a dream come true. I'd go with another 0450 too, as my 0450cf is one of my favorite EDC's I own.
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Hopefully it will be better than the Natrix. I heard the Natrix was releases with alot of issues.
Honestly it pisses me off to see them doing the 0462 with the screws threading directly into the titanium. It pissed me off when they did it to the 450 and 460. Felt like they were cheaping out because they were the smaller models. Now to see them doing it on the 462.. what a bummer.
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Personally, I think the announced releases look pretty sweet. They made production versions of their two factory customs....which is what people have been asking for. I'm excited to get them in hand and see how they feel...im in on the 609 and 393 for sure...though I'll probably get all 3
My Natrix was fine...in fact I only ever saw 2 people with negative reviews of it....though those 2 blasted it every chance they got. Most of the people that I know enjoyed theirs...I really like mine. The only real criticism I heard consistently was that people didn't like the speedsafe, and the new models don't have it....all KVT now
As far as threading into the Ti, the 0452 does it that way and is a very solid knife. It uses fewer parts, its easier to assemble and disassemble, plus its not compromising build strength...what's the problem there?
My Natrix was fine...in fact I only ever saw 2 people with negative reviews of it....though those 2 blasted it every chance they got. Most of the people that I know enjoyed theirs...I really like mine. The only real criticism I heard consistently was that people didn't like the speedsafe, and the new models don't have it....all KVT now
As far as threading into the Ti, the 0452 does it that way and is a very solid knife. It uses fewer parts, its easier to assemble and disassemble, plus its not compromising build strength...what's the problem there?
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I agree, threads in TI are stronger. Some models thread into aluminum barrel spacers... I'll take threads in TI all day.Personally, I think the announced releases look pretty sweet. They made production versions of their two factory customs....which is what people have been asking for. I'm excited to get them in hand and see how they feel...im in on the 609 and 393 for sure...though I'll probably get all 3
My Natrix was fine...in fact I only ever saw 2 people with negative reviews of it....though those 2 blasted it every chance they got. Most of the people that I know enjoyed theirs...I really like mine. The only real criticism I heard consistently was that people didn't like the speedsafe, and the new models don't have it....all KVT now
As far as threading into the Ti, the 0452 does it that way and is a very solid knife. It uses fewer parts, its easier to assemble and disassemble, plus its not compromising build strength...what's the problem there?
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Many asked for production models of the Limited Edition ZT 0392 and 0606. Now, we have the corresponding 0393 and 0609. ZT 0609 is a more manageable 0606 due to shorter blade length and much lighter. Many asked for a larger 0460 and now we have the 0462.
Of course, I was hoping for a lightweight Mini 0562 with a 3" blade. ZT doesn't have a single folder with a 3" blade and has never had one. The discontinued ZT 0900 had a 2.75" blade length and was bulky & heavy.
Of course, I was hoping for a lightweight Mini 0562 with a 3" blade. ZT doesn't have a single folder with a 3" blade and has never had one. The discontinued ZT 0900 had a 2.75" blade length and was bulky & heavy.
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The concern is that titanium is somewhat soft, and the threads can strip out. If you do strip them out (from either over-tightening, or just stress from repeated disassembly) the knife is pretty much shot at the point - no easy fix. If the screws go into a steel standoff or Chicago screw, you have less of a chance of stripping (steel on steel) and if you do strip, it's easier to replace.
Whether this is an actual concern, and how much abuse you'd need to subject the knife to for the titanium threads to strip, is up for debate. Personally, I don't mind it in less expensive production knives, or in high end custom knives that aren't likely to see much use. It would bother me in high end heavy use knives, but those (CRK, Hinderer, etc.) typically do use Chicago screw construction.
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Personally, I think the announced releases look pretty sweet. They made production versions of their two factory customs....which is what people have been asking for. I'm excited to get them in hand and see how they feel...im in on the 609 and 393 for sure...though I'll probably get all 3
My Natrix was fine...in fact I only ever saw 2 people with negative reviews of it....though those 2 blasted it every chance they got. Most of the people that I know enjoyed theirs...I really like mine. The only real criticism I heard consistently was that people didn't like the speedsafe, and the new models don't have it....all KVT now
As far as threading into the Ti, the 0452 does it that way and is a very solid knife. It uses fewer parts, its easier to assemble and disassemble, plus its not compromising build strength...what's the problem there?
The issue is that if the threads in the Ti strip then they have to replace the whole lockside in order to fix the knife. (With new canadian laws it will be impossible for me to send in for warranty work)
Whereas if they use chicago screws then all you have to replace is a little screw if the threads strip.
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You could use Wink Rust and Stain remover to strip the anodization off. Just remove all non titanium parts from the knife and dip the anodized parts in the Wink for anfew seconds, the anodization will come straight off.
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Thanks guys. Yea sprint they did with the same pivot doesn't have a tool. In fact only zt have the single tool in existence for it. So glad they made tools for the new one.
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The natrix was a terrible knife. I'm glad to see them make the barenuckle and even though the price is high... It should be well worth it. I'll likely get one.
No more Chinese made Kershaws for me. Nothing but head aches.
BTW can someone link me to this copper d2 knife someone was talking about, sounds interesting.
No more Chinese made Kershaws for me. Nothing but head aches.
BTW can someone link me to this copper d2 knife someone was talking about, sounds interesting.
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I agree I am a huge fan of the 0450, it is my EDC during the week, was really looking for a 0450BLU, maybe a limited run, but I am not impressed at all today. All three knives seem to be geared towards one audience, hopefully their sprint runs will have something exciting.