i think the BK9 is going to out chop the ZK war sword. just saying. it's a matter of mass and such.
the ZK tanto is THICK. thicker than i would have believed. it's HEAVY.
the ZK chopper model is thinner, and way livelier than the BK9, and probably your best bet for yard work and all kinds of non lumber processing duties. yah, it'll baton, i'm sure, and do some thicker saplings, and even a tree, but let's be real: it's a WONDERFUL small machete basically. shaving sharp, and look out hedges. the BK9 could do those chops, but it's just not as *fast* if you get my meaning. the curved blade of the ZK chopper will "pull" thin whippy things well.
1085 and good heat treat, they're going to be tough, and ballsy. just buy some
if you hate them, give them away :> or sell them :>
me? i just bought two more of the ZK folders. they make great gifts. full size, steel liners, sharp, tough, solid lockup. what's not to like?
also snagged some tshirts and FIN folders, and ... yar. heh heh. i have friends with birthdays coming up.
brains