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Help me choose a new knife or two...

Discussion in 'Knives' started by hawkeye180, Dec 31, 2013.

  1. hawkeye180

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    Decisions, decisions, I always buy a knife or two this time of year after a Christmas bonus and Christmas money.

    The three knives that I am looking at are:

    Zero Tolerance 0566
    Spyderco Sage 3 with carbon fiber scales
    Cold Steel Recon 1

    I can probably get two knives, but not three.
    What combination would you pick?

    Am I overlooking a knife that you think is better than these?
     
    #1 hawkeye180, Dec 31, 2013
  2. Russ Prechtl

    Russ Prechtl EDC Junkie!!!!!

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    Definitely the Sage! I have one and love it. Highly recommended.

    By the way, did you find a place that makes CF scales for the 3? Where is that?
     
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  3. hawkeye180

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    Spyderco is changing the sage 3 to have carbon fiber scales rather than the blue g-10. I found a reputable site that has the Sage 3 with carbon fiber scales already in stock.
     
    #3 hawkeye180, Dec 31, 2013
  4. Russ Prechtl

    Russ Prechtl EDC Junkie!!!!!

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    Cool! Can you PM me with the place? Thanks!
     
    #4 Russ Prechtl, Dec 31, 2013
  5. Macguy

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    Definitely the Sage and ZT
     
    #5 Macguy, Dec 31, 2013
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    If I had the disposable income I would go for the ZT.
     
    #6 MJGEGB, Dec 31, 2013
  7. ttmctoad

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    #1 ZT 0566
    #2 Sage 3

    I have the ZT 0566 and am impressed to say the least.
    I don't have one but Sage 3 w/cf scales is awesome. I have the Gayle Bradley on the way. Love that carbon fiber, and it's a workhorse.
    The 566 and Sage can be had for a reasonable price, and you get a lot of knife.
     
    #7 ttmctoad, Jan 1, 2014
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    The Spyderco is mighty fine. Maybe sub it in for the Sage and Recon?
     
    #8 Stuey, Jan 1, 2014
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    Of the three, definitely the Spyderco and the ZT. Another option might be to combine the funds and get something nicer…

    Spyderco Southard/Techno/Domino/Gayle Bradley, ZT 0560/0561, Emerson CQC-8/Horseman/Roadhouse, Bradley Alias, Lionsteel SR-series, Benchmade 755-MPR/940/810, Hogue EX-series…
     
    #9 Bodeen, Jan 1, 2014
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    Zt and the sage. Though I'm not a spyderco fan, I recognize that they put out great blades and even have a techno on the way.
     
    #10 Doc18, Jan 1, 2014
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    Definitely ZT and Sage.

    I would also recommend the Southard and Manix2 from Spyderco. Lots of other knives I just can't think of off the top of my head as well! ;)

    Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk
     
    #11 Renegador, Jan 1, 2014
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    I support this! That would put you up in the Domino range, which I desperately want! ;)
    As well as Striders, which are amazing knives high on my bucket list.

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    #12 Renegador, Jan 1, 2014
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    Not sure why but cold steel doesn't turn my gears. My vote is for the spyderco and zt

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    #13 me_john85, Jan 1, 2014
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    I would say Spyderco and ZT, however I would opt for the 0770 instead of the 0566.
     
    #14 Nags, Jan 1, 2014
  15. hawkeye180

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    Why is that?
     
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    Ligher weight, for me that's a plus. I like the aesthetics a little better as well. Mostly personal preference reasons when it comes down to it. Nothing wrong with the 0566 though if you don't mind the weight.
     
    #16 Nags, Jan 1, 2014
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    I wanted to like the 0770 but when I held it I didn't like the flipper, my finger slipped off it too many times without it opening. I still love how it looks and the weight but it didn't inspire much confidence in me.
     
    #17 hawkeye180, Jan 1, 2014
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