ZT 0357 BW - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@rickeybullington68]

Metalconplex do you know why the guy that use to do the videos on utube who went by the name 1972 woodsman he done a lot of videos of the buck 110 which was his favorite knife .I do not see him any more on utube .I've ask people on utube but have not got a answer from any one .I was just wondering if you had hear any thing .he had great videos on utube .

[@drameday]

I’m having a hard time understanding why people hate on assisted knives so much, but don’t seem to mind OTS automatics. One uses a button to deploy, the other a tab. I don’t see a lot of difference. I’ve owned many of both, and other than legally speaking ( many places allow assist, but ban autos) they both do the same thing.

[@joshjordan7859]

I agree. I really like autos mainly for the ease of deployment but here in PA they’re illegal to carry but assisted knives are fine. Been carrying my m390 link for a while and the 0357 just seems like a slight upgrade I might have to jump on.

[@adamtimmins3035]

Cheap knives use assisted opening to mask what would be poor action if it were manual.

[@metal_complex]

Um... no. Both ZT and Kershaw are plenty capable of making a manual flipper. They could have made this manual if they chose to.

[@adamtimmins3035]

@@metal_complex that's exactly the point. Zt can make a great manual flipper, so it's a let down they cheaped out with assisted.

[@buckshot1955]

@@adamtimmins3035 “cheap knives” use it it to cover a poor action. Is this a cheap knife? It seems to me, making it assisted would be an increase in production costs. The question was why do people hate on assisted knives? They like automatics, but not semiautomatics. Why? It’s a dependable system. If I’m not mistaken it is a Ken Onion design that Kershaw and ZT use.

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_As much as people hate the assisted aspect of this knife.. I have looked past this, and will say that this has been an absolute pleasure to throw into my rotation, carry and use over the last 2 years! I have legit fell in love with this knife, and it is all because of its blade shape! (Damn near perfect for allllll things EDC!)_* *_This is truly an underrated piece for being USA Made, and under 200 dollars!_*

[@northernninety7]

Really cool knife but I feel like if you want an assisted 20cv knife, the Kershaw Link in 20cv with od aluminum handles is hard to beat at $80.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

Northern Ninety7 not to mention the M390 version with black aluminum handles for $80 as well.

[@Rozzjd]

Kershaw, a poor's man ZT.

[@sanchopanza4583]

alot of people are overlooking how VURY THICCC the liners are compared to alot of others. i like its overbuiltness good for a hard use. especially for the price

[@jamienelson5438]

Nice review. I’m diggin it. I do love my 20cv Bareknuckle. But I also love my assisted ZT 0770. It’s a great beater ZT that’s isn’t a $300 blade. So ill be adding it to my ZT collection.

[@Greg_M308]

I like assisted knives generally speaking. I can still close it one handed (perhaps because of my XL hands). I really like the quick, easy and dependable deployment... With an assisted flipper, when I need that blade to come out, it will come out. Even in a stressfully situation with my attention elsewhere. That's what I like.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

It's strange to complain that the 0357 has features from some really great knives.

[@Killlerbee]

Great review of this ZT. It’s even in the higher price range I could swing... the issue sis the assist. I would probably go for The Freek for a knife that would probably fit my hand better and definitely has a better fidget factor. The ZT 0562 is still on the top of my dream list. Thanks for the detailed info.

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Honestly , I think it is well build and functional. Good objective review,thanks for sharing 👍😊

[@T-Bone-nk1ng]

I have a Kershaw Link and I wasn't sure about the assisted thing either. But after using it, I really don't care anymore. I think this is a sexy blade and I am going to buy one.

[@kevinebert9448]

Picked one up brand new for $101 with the ZT sales going on right now, I’d say that’s well worth it for these materials!

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

This knife has honestly grown on me more and more since I first saw it. I’m probably not gonna get it, but I feel like there was a lot of original hate towards it. Nice video👍

[@ItzSlushie]

Assisted if done right is a good option for people who want a swing out automatic but can’t because of legality in their areas.

[@petersendejo1659]

So what do you think of this knife with the new ZT pricing. I think I saw it for as low as $111 somewhere. I have definitely seen it a lot of places for $129 now.

[@edwardosborne4467]

My favorite knife period. I’ve got benchmades and a few others…but this one is just so sweet 🕺🏾

[@Sam-km9nm]

My buddy and I just ordered us each one. Total on sale came to $106 which doesn’t seem bad at all to me.

[@renobtankit6019]

good vid, I do feel it was a bit biased not much but a bit. I got my 0357 for $100 and love it I did own the Link the one with the same metal and never cared for it the second I held it I know it would not work for me. Oh my 0357 was new and was normal price but I had received an Amazon gift card for $50 that being said I would love the knife just as much even if I had paid full price.

[@metal_complex]

Fair comment 👍 thanks!

[@wOrdTHANATOS]

They are nuts they are like the 350 or the 230 they are pressed into the scale. They got ridges on the pressed side so they don't move.kind of a pain in the ass to remove if doing a scale replacement

[@ScottieG59]

A bridge between Kershaw and ZT? I think that is called the Link.

[@metal_complex]

Ba-Zing!! Haha... clever 😉

[@ScottieG59]

@@metal_complex BTW, I bought one and there is no confusing this with the Link in person. It's build like a ZT0350; as if a Kershaw Link and a ZT0350 had a baby.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Just got my first ZT0022. Epic build quality. This will not be my first ZT. I’m wanting the next size up. Recommends? Great video !!!

[@american1911]

I wish ZT would harden the 20CV to 61. Instead 57-59 means we are getting a relatively soft HRC 57+ blade.

[@49giants3]

Nobody says anything bad about the Ritter , cuz it’s a great knife. The zt looks like a link that costs $165 especially since the 20 cv link is less than $100

[@zellbieberle9611]

That’s a sweet ZT knife!!

[@derekdwhite]

I had a Blur whose assisted open spring snapped. I haven't really trusted assisted openings since, though I wish something would change my mind.

[@stillshot2]

Springs wear out, it happens with all knives. Plus Kershaw will send you a new one if you contact them I actually took the spring out of my blur and it carries and flips fine without one

[@derekdwhite]

@@stillshot2 Sorry, mine was a Cryo, not a Blur. It wouldn't stay closed without the spring since it has zero detent. I have a Blur that I keep in a toolbox and almost never use.

[@dingzac1988]

⁠@@derekdwhiteI have cryo too. My spring broken within 15 days gently use. Super disappointed.

[@zero2three1]

Looks awesome and the price is fine. But how does the blade perform? If you're paying attention to cut tests and Rockwell tests, as I am, you can't help but to pause and wonder.

[@charlieterrill8423]

The broker tree brand knife that I have it looks like a Barlow

[@mickkeim4142]

Have you ever seen a knife company reduce their price on a newer knife? Just curious if you have. I can’t say I have but I’m not around it all as much as you are. I’m sure I’m wrong about it but I would love to see that happening.

[@metal_complex]

It does happen every now and then. Usually only when a model is going to be discontinued, but sometimes if it just doesnt sell well, it happens.

[@Stahlwerk88]

ZT’s definitely get a bit cheaper once they’ve been discontinued, but I doubt they’re looking to knock the price of this one down just yet.

[@Stahlwerk88]

Mick Keim I eat my words- Knifecenter just put ALL ZT knives on sale; both versions of this knife are currently less than $130, jump on it! Sale lasts through the end of the month, per the email.

[@mickkeim4142]

VOID VISIONARY ...thanks Mr. Visionary.

[@SkyRCFanatic]

I love the blade shape and design. But….. unfortunately I can’t carry it for more then a few hours because the blade will start developing surface rust. Never had experienced this, not even with a Walmart $10 folder.

[@michaelgrimes8326]

This is a couple years old I know, but I’m having a hard time finding titanium, or plain stainless screws/clip/pivot assembly. Any one know where to get them? I hate black hardware, but love the knife

[@tomhudson1]

Is the quality appreciably better than the Kershaw Link?

[@metal_complex]

That's kind of an "eye of the beholder" thing. They're both great. Hard to say if it's "better"

[@johnmwalker5774]

I see where some people really like an assist. But if they could make this model to have a manual option at that price point with M390. With ZTs awesome manual action it could be a gateway knife for higher end pieces.

[@Stahlwerk88]

This is their attempt to get Kershaw fans who already love Speedsafe to step up to ZT and start really spending their money...

[@BrentonCarr]

$120 on amazon right now. march 8, 2021

[@metal_complex]

Much better price 👍

[@Antimonyish]

Kershaw with ZT pricing, yah nah that's a hard NO from me. KAI need to get their sh*t together.

[@CookieBaby4204]

good stuff!

[@JustinOrnellas]

I wish they would just design all the speed safe knives able to be de-assisted so knife users would have the option, they would sell twice the knives. It could be part of the speedsafe marketing.

[@metal_complex]

YUP!

[@Stahlwerk88]

I had an assisted Benchmade over 10 years ago that shipped with an Allen wrench to remove the torsion bar, as I recall you could remove it from the back of the knife without any disassembly.

[@BrentonCarr]

Both of those tools are great!

[@metal_complex]

😊👍

[@patrickmccrea3455]

I just got mine 10 minutes ago bought it on Amazon for 150$ fit and finish are perfect CPM20CV for that price gotta love it😁👋

[@shutupavi]

I prefer Assisted

[@Tsl4Lf]

$185 now

[@wOrdTHANATOS]

I also don't get why they can't do recessed pocket clip screws or put them on the inside of the knife. That's why the 562 will allways be the best ZT IMO besides the obvious. I know if you bend the clip it's a pain in the ass to take the knife apart to bend it back. But still is such an amazing design element that needs to carry over to there other knifes.

[@benhelder7525]

nice review but your sound quality is really bad

[@metal_complex]

It's been updated. This is an old video

[@randyf.9188]

Not a bad overall design.

[@MaxwellBenson80]

That's a sexy piece!!

[@Obsulus07]

If a quarter-pound knife is "heavy", you should just stay home and eat cheeseburgers.

[@charlieterrill8423]

My broker tree brand knife looks like a Barlow how old is that knife and how much does it cost to purchase one like it

[@charlieterrill8423]

The broker tree brand new number once it's 496

[@charlieterrill8423]

This is a boker tree brand it looks like a Barlow looks like an old Barlow that's what size of it and it looks the number on his 496 can you tell me anything about this knife