ZT 350 vs G-10 Tyrade

[derrickd803]

Simple question here, which do you prefer and why? I've been wanting the 350 since before it came out, but now the g10 tyrade has also caught my eye.
Also some comparison pics would be sweet

Thanks

 

[spyken]

I've never handled the G10 Tyrade, just the titanium one. It's a VERY big folder. The 0350 is much smaller. Apples and Oranges.

 

[2brothers]

Comparisons

They are built equally well. Do you want CPM D2 or S30V?

mike

 

[A_Blade_Afficionado]

IMO, at this price, both of them are winners. Neither will let you down, the biggest problem with them is what one to carry... It's a crappy dilemma.

 

[Biginboca]

I had the 0350 and definitely prefer the Tyrade. It has the thicker blade that the 0350 should have had and is significantly cheaper. Overall construction is alomst identical, same fasteners, liner thickness, pivot, etc. The grip of the Tyrade is bigger and shaped differently, and I prefer it since it fits my hand better.

IMO the Tyrade is actually more along the lines of what I expected the 0350 to be when I ordered it, and a much better value.

 

[derrickd803]

Thanks for the comments so far, anybody else have an opinion?

 

[J_Curd]

They are completely different man...the Tyrade is large and the ZT0350 is compact as designed. Both have similar scales and liner locks. The blades are comparable imo, as the steel in both is superb...but I will give the nod to the CPM-D2. The ZT makes up for it in DLC coating and 4 position carry.

I plan on having, and KEEPING, both.

 

[J.Mattson]

The Tyrade doesn’t have thumb studs does it? While I like fippers its nice to have the option.

 

[Shanklick]

...I plan on having, and KEEPING, both.

This is my way of thinking if funds allow. I'd get the G-10 Tyrade before they are gone. If you still want the 0350 it will be around longer. I don't think you will be unhappy with the Tyrade. It is a lot of knife for under $80. I wanted one just for my collection but it looks like it is my main user now.

 

[Reeek]

The Tyrade doesn’t have thumb studs does it? While I like fippers its nice to have the option.

+1. I like the studs to aid in closing one handed. It gives you something to grab on to when closing the knife. Grabbing the top of the blade seems precarious to me sometimes. I like the stud or hole because I can put the pad of my thumb on it and have up and down control of the blade.

 

[2brothers]

That's odd. I've never used 2 hands to close a linerlock or lockback.
I figured everyone would be doing it one-handed.
Easy to just release the lock and rotate it against your leg on the way to the pocket.
I do close my slippies open palm using 2 hands.

mike

 

[Flashpoint]

That's odd. I've never used 2 hands to close a linerlock or lockback.
I figured everyone would be doing it one-handed.
Easy to just release the lock and rotate it against your leg on the way to the pocket.
I do close my slippies open palm using 2 hands.

mike

You would think so, but I've seen several people use both hands, even other knife people.

 

[mdauben]

That's odd. I've never used 2 hands to close a linerlock or lockback.

I routinly close lock backs one handed, just as you describe. However, since liner locks often require you to put your finger or thumb in the path of the closing blade, I prefer the greater control of the two-handed close for them.

 

[2brothers]

I routinly close lock backs one handed, just as you describe. However, since liner locks often require you to put your finger or thumb in the path of the closing blade, I prefer the greater control of the two-handed close for them.

I still do though. I may get caught one of these days.
Since I carry mainly A/O, the tension of the torsion bar keeps the blade
from closing on me once the liner is moved.

mike