ZT0801; A quiet success?

What ever happened to the ZT 888 and 454? and will the 801 cf actually be fore sale or are they pre order only? The 888 was an awesome knife at blade but then it just kinda vanished.
 
I'm really liking both of these. The quality is outstanding.
 

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Can anyone point me in the direction of the titanium clips for these. I have seen quite a few but can't find the source! Driving me nuts
 
mr_anderson said:
0454 is 2014. I have 2 on order.
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Yea see I love the 454 but I'm not sure if you have to pre order or you will be able to just buy one when they are in stock. Same thing with the 0801CF version. I see some 0888's were sold but it does not look like it's going to be a stocked item by ZT. All 3 were awesome at blade when I saw them.
 
Anyone know a reliable place to pre-order an 801CF. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the first pic. I am not one to just have to have something, but I do have to have one. Thanks in advance!
 
Did they ever fix the issue with the crazy threadlocker in the pocket clip screws? Heard quite a few complaints regarding that a few months back. Tried a ZT0801 in person and was blown away by how great it was. I was initially put off by the weight but handling it in person made me realize that I don't mind that much but not being able to change the clip to lefty might be a dealbreaker.
 
I'm still carrying my 0801. It's been one of my more enjoyable purchases (production) in the past few years. Simply put...I love mine.
 
I was underwhelmed with edge holding initially, but after resharpening it holds it fine. I think it's a really well made knife that is worth the money.
 
Morrow said:
I'm still carrying my 0801. It's been one of my more enjoyable purchases (production) in the past few years. Simply put...I love mine.
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It's an internal struggle every morning. The 0801, Domino or the CTS-XHP Native. The 0801 wins a lot. ZT really nailed the ELMAX on these. But the Domino and Native are both CTS-XHP. I won't need to be doing any sharpening any time soon. (I know I will though, I'm just like that.)

mjolnir74 said:
I was underwhelmed with edge holding initially, but after resharpening it holds it fine. I think it's a really well made knife that is worth the money.
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My 0560 was like that for the first 2 sharpenings. The third sharpening I removed some material. Now that bad boy holds an edge. The 0801 was razor sharp out of the box and still is. I'm not battoning through hardwood with it, But I've given it some serious use at work. Massive amounts of cardboard and rope. Still a razor.
 
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XiaolongJackson said:
Did they ever fix the issue with the crazy threadlocker in the pocket clip screws? Heard quite a few complaints regarding that a few months back. Tried a ZT0801 in person and was blown away by how great it was. I was initially put off by the weight but handling it in person made me realize that I don't mind that much but not being able to change the clip to lefty might be a dealbreaker.
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I think that's something that will just vary from knife to knife. Some will be able to get them out with no problems while others have trouble. Personally, I know that my T6 head is a cheap little thing so I didn't want to press the issue too much. Suggestions for loosening it have involved different ways of applying heat to the pivot and some of those ways are more effective/less damaging than others. Bottom line is that you need a good tool because that prevents stripping the screws and if it's stuck, a little bit of heat will help to break the lock.
 
rickdarris2004 said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of the titanium clips for these. I have seen quite a few but can't find the source! Driving me nuts
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Asking this again. I too am interested in finding the story on these. I haven't even seen the pics yet, but do not like the stock clip.
 
nccole said:
Asking this again. I too am interested in finding the story on these. I haven't even seen the pics yet, but do not like the stock clip.
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Try usa knifemaker. They have blanks that you can bend into any configuration you want. Bend, drill holes and then polish and you can have a 1 of a kind clip. They also have many pre bent options to choose from. You can also try STR, but last time I asked he said he didn't do ZT clips. Hope that helps.
 
My 0801 is en route back to KAI. I'm sure they'll make it right. I'm looking forward to its return. If however they tell me the lock movement is going to be the way it is for this model, I'll dump it and move on.
 
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My zt801 had a wire edge when I got it. It was sharp, but I could see the shiny wire edge from the right angle. It took me a while to remove it, stropping on leather wouldn't remove it. I had to hit the edge very lightly on my sharpmaker at about a 25 degree angle to remove it.

I think some of the complaints about elmax edge holding is due to wire edge or burrs left behind when sharpened.



QUOTE=mjolnir74;12955799]I was underwhelmed with edge holding initially, but after resharpening it holds it fine. I think it's a really well made knife that is worth the money.[/QUOTE]
 
annasoH323 said:
I think that's something that will just vary from knife to knife. Some will be able to get them out with no problems while others have trouble. Personally, I know that my T6 head is a cheap little thing so I didn't want to press the issue too much. Suggestions for loosening it have involved different ways of applying heat to the pivot and some of those ways are more effective/less damaging than others. Bottom line is that you need a good tool because that prevents stripping the screws and if it's stuck, a little bit of heat will help to break the lock.
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Thanks. I guess I'll deal with it when or if I ever get mine then.
 
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