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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do I need a ZT0300/01/03?

Posted: 10/3/2016 5:21:02 PM EDT

Who has these and carries them? I have ano emerson super cqc7 and liked it, but the lock went to crap and I took it out of rotation. I got a spyderco paramilitary 2 and like it, but I miss the feeling of a tank.

What am I missing out on? Do I pick one up or pass?

Posted: 10/4/2016 2:33:22 AM EDT

[#1]

Why not get a ZT 0630?

I have a 0560, 0562cf and 0452cf. I love them. I like the heft of the frame lock. I really want an onion designed ZT like an 0200 because I love the blade shape.

really hoping ZT will do a SUPER version of the 620-630 with about a 4 inch blade.

Posted: 10/4/2016 1:11:55 PM EDT

[#2]

a super size of that would be awesome. I love the emerson hook but was really looking forward to the index finger flipper... I like the huge lock on ZT but also like the spring assist they have on the 030X lines. I didnt know they discontinued those knives and dont know if ill regret not getting one

Posted: 10/4/2016 3:53:48 PM EDT

[#3]

It's an impressive knife but too big to pocket carry daily. I keep going back and forth on selling mine or not since it's discontinued. It would be nice to throw in a pack, but at that point I'd rather go with a fixed blade.

Posted: 10/4/2016 8:12:29 PM EDT

[#4]

Huge and awesome!

I carry mine at work sometimes when I know there's a lot of boxes to break down, just because it's a big ass fun blade.

Majority of time lately I've been carrying a knife, it's a ZT 0566. That is, until I got a large Sebenza 21 last week, and I don't see the Sebenza taking a break anytime soon.

Get a Sebenza, and don't look back.

Posted: 10/7/2016 6:07:38 PM EDT

[#5]

I edc a 0360 fucking love it

Posted: 10/7/2016 6:09:22 PM EDT

[#6]

Posted: 10/7/2016 6:27:01 PM EDT

[#7]

sebenza is a bit rich for my blood...

Man, choices choices. Im not sure which way to go. I like that emerson wave on the zt but really wanted the spring assist and tank size. I almost want to say f it and just get an esee 5 to hold me over and find one used on the ee for cheaper (if market demand doesnt command a premium for being discontinued)

Posted: 10/7/2016 6:32:16 PM EDT

[#8]

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sebenza is a bit rich for my blood...

Man, choices choices. Im not sure which way to go. I like that emerson wave on the zt but really wanted the spring assist and tank size. I almost want to say f it and just get an esee 5 to hold me over and find one used on the ee for cheaper (if market demand doesnt command a premium for being discontinued)

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I've got a partially serrated 0301 I never use anymore. Makes a nice mini machete paperweight.

Posted: 10/19/2016 2:25:12 PM EDT

[#9]

I have the 0301 & 0560 BW. Both are overbuilt and while you feel the heft in the hand, I don't really notice the size/weight in the pocket. My love/hate aspect of my 0301 is the recurve blade. It's great for some things and not so good at others.

Posted: 10/19/2016 2:45:59 PM EDT

[#10]

I carry mine every day. I had Northern Knives cut a pocket hook in it.

Works wonders on thumbs

Posted: 10/23/2016 8:20:32 AM EDT

[#11]

I love my 0301! I carry it at work in a sap pocket and it gets way under used (I use my TDI to do all the stupid little cuts, saving my ZT blade). Carrying it in a front jeans pocket is a no-go for me, its to large for me to fit my hand past it to get my keys. When I want to go big of duty I have a 0560.

Posted: 10/23/2016 10:36:04 PM EDT

[#12]

Tried carrying and using it but it's just too damn big for my usage.

The 0566 is a great knife and sized well or EDC, IMO.

Posted: 10/24/2016 12:02:35 PM EDT

[#13]

Need? No.

While I like my 0303 I'd recommend a 0560 or 0550 for EDC, with the 0560 being my favorite.

But if you know what you're getting into and looking for a tank the 0300 series would certainly do it.

Posted: 10/24/2016 12:17:57 PM EDT

[#14]

I had an 0301 and while very cool, it's too big to carry IMO.

I've been carrying an 0350 everyday for 5 years now and it's a solid knife and just the right size.

Posted: 10/24/2016 12:49:37 PM EDT

[#15]

Go for the 620/630, 450/451, 562/566

More capable knives that aren't bricks. Better steels and designs.

630CF and 452CF

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