Zt 301,350,561

Brian Avila · Nov 29, 2012

I was hoping someone had good pictures of the ZT 301, 350, and the 561 side by side. Open, Closed, thickness of the handles etc. I am trying to figure out which one (301 or 561) I want based on the size etc. I have a 350 so that is a reference for me.

thanks for all the help,

whateatsrabbits · Nov 30, 2012

Here are some pics that might help. You really cant go wrong with either knife there both so amazing, you should just plan on buying both.

flarp · Nov 30, 2012

I don't have a 0560/0561, but here are some side-by-sides of a 0301 and 0350. The 0300 is a substantially larger knife than the 0350. The 0300 handles great and is built like a tank. The 0301 is 1/8" longer than the 0560, looks to have a wider handle and blade, and weighs 2.2 oz more.

NeverMore1701 · Nov 30, 2012

I'm sure someone will chime in with the requested pics before then, but if not I should be able to tomorrow.

TX180SX · Nov 30, 2012

Here's my set side by side. Not sure I can choose which is better between the 561 & 301.

Brian Avila · Dec 3, 2012

Thanks guys.

NeverMore1701 · Dec 3, 2012

I like my 561 slightly better, my wife likes "her" 301 better.

Brian Avila · Dec 3, 2012

NeverMore1701 said:
I like my 561 slightly better, my wife likes "her" 301 better.

The problem that I am coming to is that I don't have the pocket space for them. I really just need to figure out how to make a folder.

NeverMore1701 · Dec 3, 2012

What else is in your pockets? Wife's pants have pretty tiny pockets, but the 301 still fits fine.

Brian Avila · Dec 4, 2012

NeverMore1701 said:
What else is in your pockets? Wife's pants have pretty tiny pockets, but the 301 still fits fine.

left pocket: Cell Phone, nothing else gets placed in the pocket.
Right Pocket: Truck and house keys + Work keys + Kershaw Leek. I have tried carrying my ZT 350 but it keeps getting in the way. But that doesn't stop me from wanting a 301 or a 561.

41milesout · Dec 4, 2012

TheWeatherman said:
The problem that I am coming to is that I don't have the pocket space for them.

Try IWB carry. I had the same problem with finding a good pocket to put a blade. I clip it tip down at 1 o'clock.

xICEMANx · Dec 4, 2012

560/561 all the way. The 301 is a Tank and heavy, The 561 is very light for it's size and I prefer the flipper over the assisted open.

Brian Avila · Dec 4, 2012

41milesout said:
Try IWB carry. I had the same problem with finding a good pocket to put a blade. I clip it tip down at 1 o'clock.

You have to show me a pic of that. IWB = in waste belt right?

NeverMore1701 · Dec 4, 2012

Inside waist band, yeah.

gooeytek · Dec 4, 2012

I carry my larger knives in my back right pocket. Wallet in front right, phone in front left, key clipped to belt loop and also in front right so it doesn't go all the way down to the bottom of my pocket (only carry 1 key or key + fob depending on which car I'm driving).

JBK2596 · Dec 4, 2012

You may have to switch to.....cargos!

Most of us gear heads have to sooner or later lol

41milesout · Dec 4, 2012

Its nice too because if you wear a belt you can't even see a pocket clip. You don't have to worry about the knife bouncing around in the bottom of a pocket or the clip catching on something as you walk by.:thumbup: