I love fixed blades, and if I could carry it with me without getting people to think I'm in a gang or out to hurt someone I'd carry one all the time. So I think the ZT is a good alternative, but it is pricey.

I should have gotten a swamp warden at the shop when I had a chance. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />
I've seen some with a compact kydex sheath and tek-lok, and I think it's a great setup.