ZT301 has brought me back...

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John Frederick

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Hello Kershaw Fans,

After many, many years of carrying various Spyderco's I find myself with a Kershaw - specifically a ZT301. This change in brands is kind of funny to me since the first knife I ever bought was a Kershaw. It was a lockback with rubber scales and finger grooves. That was back in 1987 and I still have it, semi-retired in a tackle box. When Spyderco introduced their Endura I was hooked and I've been a Spydie fan ever since. Recently however, I started looking hard at the different ZT offerings and decided I might replace my trusted Spyderco Manix with a ZT301. Wow am I glad I did. The 301 is an amazing knife. After carrying it for more than a month now I still take it out of my pocket daily just to admire it's features, construction and overall design. I've never had a knife that blew me away like this one. :D I've also always wanted a Strider folder or maybe an XM-18 but couldn't afford it. Now I don't even think about them, thanks to my 301 :thumbup:

Anyway, thank you Kershaw for producing such a great product. Zero Tolerance has brought me full circle and I feel like I'm back to my roots, knife-wise. ;)
 
Well, I think you should go out and get an 0200 while you're at it. :D

I've been very happy with my 0301. Carry it every day.

mike
 
I love my 0301, I find myself opening it an looking it over every day before transferring it to the next days pocket.

Somewhere along the line I'd like to get a few of the other versions of it.
 
the 301 and the 200 are a fantastic pair. as a matter of fact i am going into work for a massive cleaning and reorganization project today and those two are coming with me :)
 
John Frederick said:
Zero Tolerance has brought me full circle and I feel like I'm back to my roots, knife-wise.
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My first high-quality knife was a Fred Carter Gigand. I dread going back to my roots. :(

Welcome back to admiring Kershaw!

Now if that ZT301 has ruined your Spydies... ...I know where you can send all of the Seki City and Taipei ones. :D
 
Congratulations on coming back, and coming back with a bang in that ZT0301! Now, after you buy the ZT0200, you will need to go ahead and take a look at, and buy the ZT0500 M.U.D.D. After those two we will have the list ready for the rest of 'em!:D:thumbup:;)
 
Received my first Zero T knife, and I couldn't be more pleased with the Quality of the ZT0500 M.U.D.D.
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Thanks to everyone for the comments. I didn't plan on buying any more knives right now but I must admit that the ZT0200 looks extremely tempting considering it's price.
 
So is the 302 Worth the price? Ive heard its almost better than a strider. But also a bit bulky in the pocket.
 
Bidfarewell said:
So is the 302 Worth the price? Ive heard its almost better than a strider. But also a bit bulky in the pocket.
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actually despite its size and heft, i find it nearly disappears in the pocket due to its thin profile when looking dead on. the 200 however is always noticeable, probably because of the more rounded nature of the handle scales, leading to a thicker knife overall.
 
SladeGT40 said:
actually despite its size and heft, i find it nearly disappears in the pocket due to its thin profile when looking dead on. the 200 however is always noticeable, probably because of the more rounded nature of the handle scales, leading to a thicker knife overall.
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Very nice, I was thinking about getting a strider for awhile, But from the reviews Ive read I think i will go with the 0302. Ive heard it is superior to most striders. Im also a huge speed safe fan and love the look of this knife. I cant find one right now at any of our shops , Trying to hunt for one in a trade! Thanks for the input. :)
 
The Zero Tolerances are addictive, what fine knives. I bought the tan 302 first, then an all black CF 300, then a 200, then a 121, then the TAD camo with silver blade 300, then.........
 
Bidfarewell said:
Very nice, I was thinking about getting a strider for awhile, But from the reviews Ive read I think i will go with the 0302. Ive heard it is superior to most striders. Im also a huge speed safe fan and love the look of this knife. I cant find one right now at any of our shops , Trying to hunt for one in a trade! Thanks for the input. :)
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also look at the 301, the green is nice, plus the all black version
 
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