ZT200 compared to JYD2 pic please

[upnorth]

Can someone with both the JYD2 and the ZT200 please u/l some side by side comparison pics to the established pic threads? I do not have the oportunity to handle a ZT200 but I have a JYD2 right in front of me. Side by side, lock shots etc., all are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Tim Galyean]

Upnorth,

If no one posts pics, we will get you some in the morning.:thumbup:

 

[kindred_spirits]

Here you go:

I'd still like to see your pics Tim

 

[Thomas W]

The only pics Tim takes is ones taken by his phone...it's true.

 

[OregonEdge]

apart from length/thickness... 2 totally different knives. For me it's how they feel in the hand. If I had to chop through branches when it's raining.... I'd want the ZT. For a larger EDC that covers 98% of tasks... JYD. Don't get me wrong there are advantages to having a selection

 

[glockman99]

The only pics Tim takes is ones taken by his phone...it's true.

Dang...I MUST be getting old.. I remember back when phones were for talking to people with, and cameras (with "film" in 'em) were used for taking pictures. My, how times have changed..

 

[Vivi]

This thread makes me want a ZT0200 even more seeing how much room the handle design allows for the thumb to rest on the spine of the knife and the amount of cutting edge compared to the JYD2. Thanks for the pictures, they were quite useful to me.

 

[OregonEdge]

This thread makes me want a ZT0200 even more seeing how much room the handle design allows for the thumb to rest on the spine of the knife and the amount of cutting edge compared to the JYD2. Thanks for the pictures, they were quite useful to me.

The JYD has a totally more refined feel and flip action... you really need to try both. different knives for different needs

 

[goldie]

the only problem i've found with the zt0200 is that its very heavy & noticable in the pocket.also, the pocket clip is mounted to one side,making the knife "roll" or turn in the pocket. it doesnt always lay flat......

 

[jimmer_5]

How smoothly does the ZT 0200 flip open?

 

[kindred_spirits]

The ZT 0200 flips very smoothly, and faster than the JYD II, due to the larger blade.

 

[glockman99]

The ZT 0200 flips very smoothly, and faster than the JYD II, due to the larger blade.

My JYD II flips open so smooth & quickly that I'm afraid it's going to jump right out of my hand sometimes...

 

[OregonEdge]

btw... the JYDII is a wicked smoooooth flipper.

 

[OregonEdge]

I think Kershaw is establishing a standard for other makers of flippers

 

[upnorth]

Thanks all. I like the little Storm 2's that I bought. I liked my Blur even more. But I REALLY like my JYD2! (can't stop flipping it) I can appreciate a smaller knife but tend toward the bigger stuff in FB's and folders. I just ordered a Ka-Bar Kukri and an Endura 4, so the ZT will have to wait, but she's still on my radar.:thumbup:

 

[samhain73]

I preferred the 200, one of the most comfortable handles ever.

 

[kindred_spirits]

Yeah, the 3D machined G-10 on the 0200 are just so comfy... I really want to try a G-10 Offset or Spec Bump

 

[cutter17]

I'm simply not a fan of the large clips that Kershaw uses on a lot of their knives, and have been really, really pleased with the short and simple clip on my ZT0200. The only thing that could make it better would be if it was a foldover clip as I really dig those!!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[samhain73]

The 200 would be the perfect folder IMHO, if it was not a recurve.

 

[Razorwind]

The recurve sets it apart! I love the recurve...