Your Top ZT pick (new announcements/introductions) of the 2013 Blade Show

[RamZar]

You can only pick ONE of the new announcements/introductions!

Of course, we like them ALL!

Here’s how I would rank mine so I picked the ZT 0454:

1. Zero Tolerance 0454
2. Zero Tolerance 0801CF
3. Zero Tolerance 0770 with Carbon Fiber scales
4. Black Wash (BW) Knives

If there was no ZT 0801 I would’ve picked the 0801CF as my top pick!

EDITED TO ADD:

Pictures courtesy of KAI Corp. from left to right:

1. 0300BW (Regular Production - MSRP: $340)
2. 0801CF (Limited Edition - MSRP: $340)
3. 0454 (Limited Edition - MSRP: $500)
4. 0770CF (Regular Production - MSRP: $225)
5. 0560BW (Regular Production - MSRP: $325)

New ZT knives video index:

1. 00:46-- ZT 0454
2. 04:55-- ZT 0801CF
3. 07:34-- ZT 0770 (CF scales)
4. 09:54-- ZT 0560 & 0300 Black Stonewashed (BW)

[video=youtube_share;6kIt-vj1iD0]http://youtu.be/6kIt-vj1iD0[/video]

 

[TotalDbag]

Zt0801cf

 

[sticktodrum]

Thomas asked me which one I would take if I had to pick, and put a bunch of knives on the table. The 0888's were in there too. I told him, if I'm buying one right now, it'll be the 0801CF. That is the piece, and it is righteous.

 

[grkgod454]

Hands down 0801CF

 

[oharal]

I'm all about the 0454! That thing is nuts!

 

[Taylorkdt]

+1on the 0454. Sick must have for me

 

[cannonball]

Down for a 801CF but that 454 is sick too!

 

[PURPLEDC]

for me its hands down the 454. I love the prototype that dmitry made with the standard blade but the composite they showed at blade has quickly grown on me. Im currently interviewing possible recipients of one of my kidneys, as that knife WILL be mine. Im not missing that one like I did the 0777.

 

[FCM415]

I am totally enamored with the the 801CF, it is my pick.

... But guess what? I'm getting the 454 also.

... I'd like to pick up an 0770 also, but I might be short on the dough after these and the 600.

 

[RamZar]

I'd like to make another personal observation. I think the smartest marketing move was changing the scales on the 0770 from aluminum to carbon fiber. There should be an internal ZT award for that.

 

[RamZar]

for me its hands down the 454. Im not missing that one like I did the 0777.

Ditto.

How many knives have that design, aesthetics and blade technology!?

I too missed out on 0777, 0888 and quite possibly 0600 (preorder waiting lists are miles long in all cases)!

From the Blade 2013 thread! (KAI related):

The 0454 CB is our first attempt at bringing 3 pieces of steel together.

Couple more shots of the 0454.

 

[ShepardCC]

Pics of the 801 cf?

 

[Akl3in]

Sorry, does anyone know the Msrp of the 454?

 

[RamZar]

Pics of the 801 cf?

From the Blade 2013 thread! (KAI related):

 

[9blades]

Hmmm it's close..

1. 801CF
2. 454
3. 770CF
4. Black washed knives

The 454 would have been number 1...but I got to meet Todd Rexford and hold his personal carry knife (a singularity) he gave me some insight into the design, and I've fallen in love (the knife not the man you perverts)

 

[banana-clip]

Sorry, does anyone know the Msrp of the 454?

I thought it was $500.00 if I remember right when I asked at the show yesterday.

My top two are the 0454 and 0566.

 

[RamZar]

My top two are the 0454 and 0566.

The 0566 like 0801 and 0770 are "old" announcements/introductions and are listed as new for 2013 in both the ZT website and the 2013 ZT Catalog.

The "new" ZT announcements at the 2013 Blade Show are the four in the poll. ZT 0770 appears in both because of a significant change in the scales.

 

[BradT85]

I voted for the 801cf.

The 454s composite design just does nothing for me at all. I know its a prototype, but if it had a different design for the composite then It would be my pick for sure. the rest of the knife is just gorgeous.

 

[netidolweb]

Vote 0801CF
0454 no damascus steel?

 

[KnottyEagle]

Fell in love with the 0454 as soon as I saw it! Instant grail for me!!! I probably won't be able to afford or get one, but I'm going to be drooling over it for a LONG time.