Zero tolerance 0100 vs. Chris reeve pacific

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I just wanted to see which knife people think preform better before i deside to buy one thanks
 
I own the ZT0200 folder, which shares the exact hand design to the 0100. The handles are very comfortable in most grips, with a stabbing/piercing/fighting grip being the most comfortable. ZT is an excellent company, they do very good heat-treating on their steels, and CPM3V is, IMHO, one of the best tool steels around. A lot of people seem to really like Chris Reeves, and S30v IS a good steel. However, I have heard many complaints about his heat treatments, and I generally believe the rockwell hardnesses of his blades are also too low for practical use.

Here are some reviews of his other knives, which you may find helpful.

http://www.zknives.com/knives/fixed/crk/index.shtml

http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/green_beret.html

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Also, based on the two knives you're considering, I could REALLY recommend taking a look at the knives made by Busse Combat, Scrap Yard Knife Works, and Swamp Rat Knives. They make very, VERY good knives at relatively good prices. On the latter two companies, you would spend 50-100 dollars less than if you bought either of the knives you mentioned. I would, without hesitation, consider them to be better pieces than either the ZT or the Chris Reeve.

If you're interested, here are their websites

http://www.shop.ratknives.com/main.sc

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/knives.htm

http://busseknives.com/


Hope that helps!
 
i own the crk pacific. great design. good steel. i would not use for chopping. all other knife tasks are good to go. as a tactical knife=great. as a chopper, only in a survival situation (imho!).
 
Well ZT is a collaboration between Kershaw and Strider knives and everyone that has one is in love with their ZT. The same with CR. What is your intendant use? The CR is for me a better edc, slimmer in design.
 
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