I've got the first zt0801 before they changed the handle design to the one you pictured in this video. IMO the first one is so much nicer than the newer one. I've never used or carried it and I was thinking about selling it for the right price.
Good list! Totally agree with your #1 (ZT0392) and #2 (ZT0562). Glad to see the ZT0095 made the list too, it's a fantastic gem. I know there's a degree of subjectivity here but IMHO the ZT0220 needs to be on the list as well. The beautiful flipping action closely matches that of my Koenig Mini Goblin and that has been widely regarded as one of the best of all time. It's a beast, but it's uncluttered simplicity and artistic lines are undeniably Jens Anso and feels so good in hand. Side note - I hope ZT gets their head back into the game because everything on this list is old news.
I love my 0562, and if I could get my hands on an 0804, or 0850. I like the bigger ZTs not into the little ones like the 0609,0022, 0460, etc. When I think ZT I think big, thick, overbuilt not little pocket friendly
I own a brand new ZT 0500 MUD, and I must say this knife is a tank. You've mentioned several appearance defects, however if you've never had one in your hand, don't get me wrong, but you don't know what you're saying. 1st, is a combat knife, 2nd once you hold in your hand, you don't want to leave it ever. Is a magnificent knife and is definitely in my top 10 ZT knives ever, and is extremely rare too. I entirely agree with the top 5 apart from number 2. I would include in the top 15 the 0470 Sinkevich.
I really wonder why you don't dig the ZT-0220. Full Titanium scales, beefy, 3.5" CPM-S35VN blade at 0.160" thickeness. 6.2 oz. probably because of the thick Ti scales (maybe it's the weight you don't like?). Oh, and steel insert for the frame lock. And the flipper makes a place to put your index if you want to get up and close with some carving activity. It's a really stout knife. My only criticism is the anodized orange aluminum frame/lanyard insert - I'm just not super fond of the color but that is not a big issue. The knife only costs $170 any day of the year and is still in manufacture.
@@metal_complex Thanks man. I think it is in line with "old school" ZT. Like you, I really want ZT to bring back the overbuilt, broad but not murderous looking, 4" blade models like the Ken Onion ZT-0200 you honorably mentioned. Please excuse any typos. Pulled an all-nighter.
Great vid MC! I miss this style of design, maybe ZT will surprise us and come out with something badass soon.....but the way they are going, I see a collaboration with openel in the future.....god I hope not, no disrespect to openel
I’m not a huge ZT fan anymore. I do like my 0460ti though. It’s really a good daily carry. A little thick behind the edge as most ZT still are. Gets the job done though and not crazy looking for the non “holy shit you carry a knife?!! Easy killer!” people 😉
For ZTs I only have the 0920. It really is an amazing knife. It is an absolute guillotine, super light for its size and the contoured scales help it carry in the pocket very well. Mine is fully customized and I also replaced the weird pocket clip with a milled Ti clip from MXG Gear which fits the look of it much better.
"Top 15" 👍 amazing... for what it's worth, my ZT collection is as follows: 0452, 0462, 0055, 0393 and 0801 and I really only feel like I'm missing 2 usable models, 0640 and 0652. The rest of the currently available models just miss me and the newest stuff is a freaking joke.
Where in this video did I say I was only counting knives in production? There were even knives on the list that have been discontinued for a while... Did you just read the title and comment? Pay attention dude.
Totally agree. I dig the 0220 so much I bought two, one with orange spacer, the other black. I wrote about it about 6 comments above yours. Thanks for your comment.
@@jshphysicistatyahoo I have the gpknives version with blue backspacer that matches the zt badge on the scale. Best action of any zt I've owned, (around 10). That blade fires out hard! Seems like the 0220 just doesn't get the love it deserves.
@@abc456f blue backspacer to match the badge, nice. Wish I bought one of those. Sometimes I think of tearing off that blue ZT badge and gluing a rock band pendant in its place (after I dremel off the pin portion from the pendant).
@@jshphysicistatyahoo yeah, I never would have bought the orange spacer myself but would have gotten the black if I hadn't found the blue. I'm thinking MC never handled the 0220 or it would have made the list. It's my number one.
I have the 0456 luv it. Hate-the 0450. 0057 it’s ok. 0200 have it. 0888 hate it. 0500mud hate it. 0999 stupid Fail. 0804 have it. 0303 hate it. The 0801 have luv it. 0452 of course I have itG10 tho. Fix blade hate it don’t have it don’t care. 0909 don’t have it but I like it.. those pivots suck. Emerson have it. 0550 had it love it. 0560 I have it luv it. 0640 sucks thumbs disk yes it can be ok 0920 it’s ok had itfora month traded bad move. I have the sprint run 0393. 0562 have not I mines cf. 0392 overpriced 0393 tutone with green hardware I luv ZT don’t care if it’s in TI I loved the build that’s why I’m so disappointed in ZT. They only make slip joints and gentlemen’s knives whatevhell is going on even Gerber is going to pass them soon. They clone the 0392 tutone green exact model. My friend has it it’s indistinguishable from the real one if you want one it’s there online for $85 lol or I can get my friends and send it to you for review if you want lol.good vid
