It looks THIN (for a ZT)-both the blade and the scales. Nice! The “overbuilt” crowd is probably going to hate it but It’s a must buy for me. I always appreciate it when ZT tries new things. There is a nice niche in my collection for this one. I don’t mind the pivot, but it would look better if it was mate or stonewashed.
@mitchelldelmar96826 жыл бұрын
The pivot is a form over function inclusion and earns a ding from me (for what that's worth). Plus, the right/left side carry option uglies up the handle and is sort of pointless on a frame lock which is essentially dedicated to righties. Billboarding on the clip is ding #3. Like the design and size and blade. Thanks for the overview, DF!
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Mitchell Delmar agreed on all points!
@notcookiemonster64366 жыл бұрын
Although I love a larger blade, I realized that most of my cutting is done with the first half inch of the knife. Man that knife is a beauty. Great video!
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Blaze thank you. Most EDC cutting tasks can be done by a 2.5in blade. But its always nice to have options.
@SliceyDicey6 жыл бұрын
Mine arrives tomorrow and I'm sitting here refreshing the USPS tracking and watching this video for like the third time along with you and Epic Snuggle Bunny's.
@m956736 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I also bought one at Blade show and got a free mirror polished edge demo from Wicked Edge. I'm a leftie and have no problem manipulating the knife one handed. For me, it is a prefect size and functioning edc. USA made !!!! Enjoyed meeting you at Blade Show. You have such great , uplifting and positive reviews.
@slidetek6 жыл бұрын
It's also exciting that they will sell you a tool to open the pivot. Because I sure wouldn't want it included, it could scratch the knife. /sarc That aside, this really does come into perspective as a mini version next to the 0920. The first photos I saw I assumed it was the same size as the 0606, I should know better for $240. Yes, specs can be deceptive, I've gotten small knives that seem bigger smaller than I expected. Glad to see you can get a full 4 on this thing. We're so spoiled these days, this kind of milling would have been a pretty big deal 2 years ago. I'm still pretty impressed. The gold/blue never did anything for me, but that black one you had was very nice. Lots of potential for enhancing. Look forward to your diagnosis.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
slidetek sometimes im able to kniw the size by reading the specs. This one was thinner and lighter than i was expecting.
@craigturton49405 жыл бұрын
The pivot tool should come with the knife incorporated into the price. And their clips need improving who doesn't adjust their pivots FFS!
@ojile136 жыл бұрын
Mine will be here Wednesday. Can't wait!
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Jesse Ojile 🍻🍻🍻
@nickkazarian33346 жыл бұрын
Hello Doc., I am late to the party but it’s nice to ZT not always making giant knives. Excellent review, I like the detailed walkthroughs! Thanks!
@blackadder19666 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
PAUL ROBSON 👊👊👊
@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY6 жыл бұрын
it's quickly becoming number 2 favorite in my edc lineup spyderco slysz bowie is number 1
@SliceyDicey6 жыл бұрын
This is the one that I wanted the most also. I've been shopping for a higher-end production EDC and this MAY be it. I didn't realize they were out yet.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Slicey Dicey this may be the very best of the 3 this year so far.
@SliceyDicey6 жыл бұрын
If you keep costing me money, I'm going to stop watching your videos. Where did you get yours? (I'm impatient)
@SliceyDicey6 жыл бұрын
Well it's official... You cost me $220 lol. I got one from Smokey Mountain. Now to stare at the shipping notification...
@chads91796 жыл бұрын
Did they accidentally make a knife that cuts well?
@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I can’t wait to see your next video big fan of the customizing videos!!!
@SilverStackers6 жыл бұрын
i like it. well done blade, great contrast in finishes, unique pivot design. looks like a winner. down fall though is these pocket clips. i would pay more for milled pocket clip, but i think ZT is really trying to stay in the current price range.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
alfred rodriguez yeah that would drive the price up. There will certainly be some aftermarket clips made.
@jeffstanderfer24996 жыл бұрын
Great review Doc, have had mine a couple days, I must say I love everything about it. Pics I’d seen made the handles look more gold in color. I much prefer this dark bronze, very nice. I will be looking for a nicer aftermarket clip. Nothing wrong with the one supplied, just wanting something fancier. Really enjoy all your reviews.
@brycewalts24446 жыл бұрын
I just got mine today as well I love the look but it is a little small I will say I set the blade down on a wood cutting board and mine has no recurve maybe your got a funkie grind haha. Love the vids please keep them coming I can’t wait to see your 393 I wish I had cf for mine. 😍
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Bryce Walts thanks! I'm not sure if it's recurved or not still haha
@brianfollett6876 жыл бұрын
What's up Doc ? The Real Steel Sea Eagle has a "see through pivot" also , not sure when it came out , but I've had mine for about a year. They stamped a hex head on the top of the pivot , on both sides , so you don't need to "buy" a tool from them . Its a great idea , and it works good. The knife also has a "see through " bolt on the butt of the knife , and thats all that holds the knife together , the see through pivot and the bolt , that's it , its a really cool design . You should check one out ...
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
I just got a couple Megalodons in hand. I may need to expand.
@brianfollett6876 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey I really like the Sea Eagle CF , wicked smooth , the detent is a little weak though .
@Below-Average_Joe6 жыл бұрын
I finally saw and handled a 0609 today. It is a much better looking knife in person than it appeared in all of the videos I have seen. The knife does seem smallish by ZT standards. I think I could carry without raising much fuss.
@PrinsRupert5 жыл бұрын
I had to choose between Zero Tolerance 0850 sprint run carbon fiber and the Zero Tolerance 0609 sprint run purple at my local dealer. Got the 0850 which is an amazing blade. But I think I will get the 0609 eventually. It seems like a fine gentleman folder :)
@BazonBlades6 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or is the "see through pivot" nothing but a stylized chain ring bolt? That's not really very special since they have been widely used for years. Not good or bad, just an observation. Looks like the perfect size EDC rendition to me.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Baz on Blades its a bit of a gimmick. But it works.
@KNIFEADDICT-ri6pe5 жыл бұрын
Damn I am so freakin jealous that u have that gem . It’s on my wish list. Can’t wait to buy one .
@listenup4556 жыл бұрын
Holy crap I'm lusting after this knife so hard.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Matt K it's very well done.
@darklighty2k26 жыл бұрын
Favorite ZT released this year by far.
@chrisw32496 жыл бұрын
Circlip pliers would work on the pivot, wish it was a little smaller 3" or a little less! Nice review.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Chris Wood I feel this is an ideal size
@chrisw32496 жыл бұрын
Quite understandable, I would guess you live in a very knife tolerant area? I need to carry knives that are a little discrete.
@aaronmulcahy20046 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can't wait to pick one up. It's a shame they don't include the pivot tool.
@mariannehalpern54886 жыл бұрын
I handled one a few weeks ago- loved the size.
@rodneypearson69866 жыл бұрын
I like it doc looks great weight is right. I gotta try something different this may be it. Thanks Doc
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Rodney Pearson this is a winner
@captainsewerrat6 жыл бұрын
Still pretty much on the fence with it. I wish they'd kept the size closer as well, maybe 3.6 - 3.75 in range. Waiting for the 0462 to drop here for now, no rush on a 0609.
@stevebaar6 жыл бұрын
Great unboxing video! Still waiting on my preorder. Have u seen the gpknives pic on instagram where they polish one with green cleaning rodico? Your thoughts on that? And your thoughts of the more subdued bronze finish that is the final product?
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
steve baar the oils from one's hands will change the color of the bronze. This is a well known phenomenon on low-voltage bronze and blue anodizations.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
steve baar the knife can be cleaned and brought back to a brighter color.
@MrWdabeast6 жыл бұрын
Great review! You mentioned carbon fiber scales for the 0393...where did you find those? Would be very interested in a set myself
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
MrWdabeast there are currently a few guys making them. RC bladeworks and Shepard CC are the two I can recommend off the top of my head. Mine are with Shepard right now.
@MrWdabeast6 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey Thanks so much for the reply. Been searching for a way to take this knife to the next level
@93tedd6 жыл бұрын
When I read the specs I actually got super excited. I love my ZTs, but I hate the stock thickness. I'm only concerned with the custom pivot (no biggie, I can make that tool myself and the thumb jimping under the flipper tab. I had a Kizer Alter ego which I got rid of for the very reason. The landing zone of the index finger should not be a rocky road. The spine of the knife is fine, even a slightly extruding spine with jimping would be better than this.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Ted Dahlqvist the jimping does not hurt the index finger, unlike the XM18 and the J-Cape.
@93tedd6 жыл бұрын
It would make sense that somebody like RJ Martin would have that figured out. I'm actually pretty stoked about this knife now! Definitely on my radar for a small slicy ZT EDC.
@jpbernie725 жыл бұрын
Prognosis looks good! What is your final evaluation?
@Keith_the_knife_freak6 жыл бұрын
Nice looking blade.... Great review.. 👍👍👍👍👍
@CASTRO45ACP4 жыл бұрын
I really wish zt wouldn't put their logo on the blade like that, should be smaller and further into the corner.
@Watchandcutgearchannel6 жыл бұрын
I think the highlights for me is a rather larger blade in a compact handle!
@doejon94242 жыл бұрын
How does ZT do with 20CV heat treatment compared to other manufacturers like Spyderco / Benchmade? I recently just got my first ZT knives. (0460 titanium & 0450 carbon fiber ). Have not used them enough yet to warrant buy this model but I do love the design & look of this knife.
@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY6 жыл бұрын
Thinking about doing my Slysz Bowie!
@jamesoncross74946 жыл бұрын
How can you go wrong with a ZT? Nice review.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Jameson Cross thank you!
@HikikomoriZone6 жыл бұрын
How does it fit in your hand, given that it's a relatively small knife? I believe you and I may have similarly sized hands (AKA pretty darn big lol), so I appreciate getting info from your videos about size and ergos before I make any decisions to purchase.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Lance Leon there is a few moments in this video where I discuss that exact question
@HikikomoriZone6 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey my mind must've wandered; I didn't notice that part. I'll go rewatch the video. Thanks.
@mforrest15086 жыл бұрын
Hey man Rike Thor 5 integral. Check out the backspace area.
@Gramkan6 жыл бұрын
Zt already has way to many large knives, they need more edc knives this size. Can't wait to get one.
@azraelsblade6 жыл бұрын
I am never preordering from bladehq ever again
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
azraelsblade they usually get ZTs early. Just a few days behind kershawguy.com
@jakefromstatefarm14056 жыл бұрын
azraelsblade Ditto, still waiting on mine...
@christamu26 жыл бұрын
Now that you've handled all 3, how would you rank them? I think I'm leaning towards the 0462.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Chris Allison for me, 0393, 0609, then 0462. The ergos on 0462 are a bit weird IMO.
@mannyz53076 жыл бұрын
Nice. It's my size. Reminds me of a Rike 1503 in size and scale. I need to get one. Carbon fiber scales for the ZT 0393? From where?
@darklighty2k26 жыл бұрын
Is the blade ground thin enough behind the edge to be a decent slicer?
@VicariousReality73 жыл бұрын
I have a purple one and the bronze 801
@VicariousReality73 жыл бұрын
And the blue 920
@thatguydennis26 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else's make a rattle sound in the bearings when you shake it? I am wondering if I need to send mine back to fix it
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
A little. I spoke to another dude about this. I think it has to do with the pivot tightness. I am waiting for the tool.
@cameronutt63836 жыл бұрын
Which one do you like better so far, 0393 or 0609?
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
cameron utt tough call but probably 0393. Let's give it a month.
@Blueesteel_6 жыл бұрын
i love my 0920 =)
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Final Diagnosis coming soon!
@dmitry3823 жыл бұрын
Очень красивый нож!
@jesseallen41846 жыл бұрын
Does the milling add traction? I’m really looking forward to this knife. I prefer smaller knives that have a handle length around 4”.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Jesse Allen yes it does!
@jesseallen41846 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey awesome. Thank you for the reply.
@frankbutta93446 жыл бұрын
My heart breaks a little each time you show the 0392.... :-(
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Frank Butta why?
@frankbutta93446 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey I’ve wanted that model ever since I saw one last year. I’ve seen them on eBay, but that’s a gamble I’m not willing to take.
@willieboy30116 жыл бұрын
After 3 mins before you quit complaining about the knife not bigger. 3.4" is not that small since EDC concealed is often 3.5 or less in many states to be legal. Next, why do you need a tool? Never heard the reason why, only more disappointment. Otherwise good info and camera work.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
I prefer about 3.5 to 3.75". That is subjective, and may not be the case for all. Also, I would not want to damage my knife with an improper opening tool.
@willieboy30116 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunkey Me too. I saw a pic of the 0393 compared to this one, and the difference is quite noticeable indeed. Enough for me to go with the 3.5" 0393. The knife did look much bigger than just the blade too.
@knflvr066 жыл бұрын
Great edc
@kerryrwac6 жыл бұрын
Good thing you can buy the tool , though it should be included , because that colour has to go , and as per usual the bill boarding is ugly , as is the pig's snout on the show side . The overall size and designs very nice but 220 + 16 shipping plus the exchange rate = 305.10 Cdn , ouch .
@lanehoward88166 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👍
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
Lane Howard 👊🍻
@itsme52796 жыл бұрын
Just a little to small but Cool looking knife👊🏽🗡
@Robert-nh9cw3 жыл бұрын
its too damn small for me. Its sharp as hell, but fragile. Too fancy for EDC imo.
@MetalRush6666 жыл бұрын
I really wanted this one until I saw the size of it, it's just too small for me very disappointed.
@mwhich506 жыл бұрын
Looks like fancy CRKT Ripple. $220, smallish 3.5 blade............ugh.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
you are not the only one who feels this way
@LoveLife-xy9ir6 жыл бұрын
The Lock up on this is Terrible. Half a mm ...or 1mm max ! A danger. That blade is awesome but a danger. Its a design flaw with this one Im being honest. Returning mine. The seller is unhappy but its not my fault.
@DoctorFrunkey6 жыл бұрын
ZT lockup has been a bit of a quiet prolem recently. I may need to make an expose...