Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 06:38 AM
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i am trying to figure out what folder i will get next. spyderco benchmade or another crkt m16 series knife. I own several of the folders mentioned recently. ZT0560 ZT0561 ZT0550 Cryo Delica w/ Emerson wave Variety of Benchmades and Spydercos And more than a couple Hinderers If you have any questions I'll try my best to answer. I do not own any CRKT folders that I can recall.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
[Re: Flux]
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08/13/12 06:41 AM
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My two favorite folders at the moment are my ZT 0550 and 0560 and likely will be until I get my XM-18 from Hinderer when he starts the next run of the 3.5" version in a couple of months. I'm getting a spanto flipper, but have yet to decide on G-10 color yet. I have a feeling that I'll still love and use the ZTs once I get the XM-18; they really are THAT good. if you want an XM-18, but aren't a FR or can't cough up the money, or want a REALLY good tactical folder, the ZT 05X0s are top notch and I recommend them completely. ![[Linked Image from img69.imageshack.us]](http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2672/imagesvna.jpg) I wish I could post a video of the action on each. The 0550 flies open like an assisted opener and the 0560 flips as well as an XM-18. Since I got the 05X0s, I have been wanting more and more folders (all I need is another addiction!) So I have plans to buy a few more in the near future. So far this is my list, excluding the aforementioned XM-18, which is a done deal): -Spyderco Sage 2 -Spyderco Techno (such a cool looking little knife!) -Spyderco Manbug (just for fun) -Bradley Alias I And maybe a LionSpy I'm hoping this will satiate my folder cravings for a while. I contemplated a sebbie, but decided against it being that I'll have the Sage 2 & Alias. I'll likely get one somewhere down the road. 3.5 run will follow 24s. So it will be a bit more of a wait than "a couple months". Maybe they will prove me incorrect, but I'm fairly confident or I would not post it.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 06:45 AM
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 06:46 AM
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 06:46 AM
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 09:50 AM
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ZT350 or 301 for me ..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/13/12 11:48 AM
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Flux
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My two favorite folders at the moment are my ZT 0550 and 0560 and likely will be until I get my XM-18 from Hinderer when he starts the next run of the 3.5" version in a couple of months. I'm getting a spanto flipper, but have yet to decide on G-10 color yet. I have a feeling that I'll still love and use the ZTs once I get the XM-18; they really are THAT good. if you want an XM-18, but aren't a FR or can't cough up the money, or want a REALLY good tactical folder, the ZT 05X0s are top notch and I recommend them completely. ![[Linked Image from img69.imageshack.us]](http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2672/imagesvna.jpg) I wish I could post a video of the action on each. The 0550 flies open like an assisted opener and the 0560 flips as well as an XM-18. Since I got the 05X0s, I have been wanting more and more folders (all I need is another addiction!) So I have plans to buy a few more in the near future. So far this is my list, excluding the aforementioned XM-18, which is a done deal): -Spyderco Sage 2 -Spyderco Techno (such a cool looking little knife!) -Spyderco Manbug (just for fun) -Bradley Alias I And maybe a LionSpy I'm hoping this will satiate my folder cravings for a while. I contemplated a sebbie, but decided against it being that I'll have the Sage 2 & Alias. I'll likely get one somewhere down the road. 3.5 run will follow 24s. So it will be a bit more of a wait than "a couple months". Maybe they will prove me incorrect, but I'm fairly confident or I would not post it. You're correct. I've been told when they will start taking orders for the 3.5", which is in a couple months. I'm not sure when I'll actually get the blade. How do you like the Cryo? For the price, it is hard for me to pass up on it. I can't think of any reason not to get one just to try out.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
[Re: Andy the Aussie]
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08/13/12 11:53 AM
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Flux
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ZT350 or 301 for me ..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Both GREAT blades. If you like them, I would definitely recomend the 05X0s.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
[Re: Flux]
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08/13/12 01:36 PM
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And all four of my stonewashing attempts ![[Linked Image from i1231.photobucket.com]](http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee502/elof_alv/DSC04551.jpg)
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
[Re: Flux]
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08/13/12 03:09 PM
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My two favorite folders at the moment are my ZT 0550 and 0560 and likely will be until I get my XM-18 from Hinderer when he starts the next run of the 3.5" version in a couple of months. I'm getting a spanto flipper, but have yet to decide on G-10 color yet. I have a feeling that I'll still love and use the ZTs once I get the XM-18; they really are THAT good. if you want an XM-18, but aren't a FR or can't cough up the money, or want a REALLY good tactical folder, the ZT 05X0s are top notch and I recommend them completely.
I wish I could post a video of the action on each. The 0550 flies open like an assisted opener and the 0560 flips as well as an XM-18.
Since I got the 05X0s, I have been wanting more and more folders (all I need is another addiction!) So I have plans to buy a few more in the near future. So far this is my list, excluding the aforementioned XM-18, which is a done deal): -Spyderco Sage 2 -Spyderco Techno (such a cool looking little knife!) -Spyderco Manbug (just for fun) -Bradley Alias I And maybe a LionSpy I'm hoping this will satiate my folder cravings for a while. I contemplated a sebbie, but decided against it being that I'll have the Sage 2 & Alias. I'll likely get one somewhere down the road. 3.5 run will follow 24s. So it will be a bit more of a wait than "a couple months". Maybe they will prove me incorrect, but I'm fairly confident or I would not post it. You're correct. I've been told when they will start taking orders for the 3.5", which is in a couple months. I'm not sure when I'll actually get the blade. How do you like the Cryo? For the price, it is hard for me to pass up on it. I can't think of any reason not to get one just to try out. The Cryo is a "must own" little knife. I'm a proud made in USA type, but for my planned use of these Cryos, it's perfect. I originally bought 3. One has been gifted, one is "tucked away NIB" in case it needs to replace the one in my photo, and the one in my photo is my new checked-luggage air-travel companion. Only thing that will keep it mine is a TSA approved lock and the honesty of my fellow human. That's why I bought a spare. It's small, so it won't upset places with silly knife laws or draw a lot of attention. The flipper would be useless if it was not speedsafe assisted. The clip is not my favorite, but does allow very deep carry when you pocket the knife tip-down and only a bit of the knife shows when you flip the clip (as I have on mine for tip-up carry). My EDCs are Hinderer XMs, this guy is a very long, long way from those in most every way, but because Rick designed it, the feel, the ergonomics and layout, are familiar. It's a good buy for my intended use and could make someone a nice EDC depending on how aggressive your ED life is, as this is not an XM.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
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08/14/12 08:27 PM
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rgoziner
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Since folders aren't as cool as fixed blades I only have a few that I'd admit to owning. And none are that expensive.
Spyderco Delica with emerson wave. LOVE this knife. Benchmade Mini-griptilian CRKT Ripple, just got this one a few days ago and it is awfully slick.
Even the Ripple is getting a little big for me in terms of a folder.
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Re: A discussion (hopefully) of your favorite fold
[Re: rgoziner]
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11/29/12 01:56 AM
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