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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Kershaw/ZT Picture Thread!!! Let's See Em'!
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norcalAF
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How is it?
Ajack60
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It’s bigger than a large Sebenza. I like it, reminds me of a 561 in size. after reading the specs on it, decided to give it a try. I’m not disappointed at all. It’s the first ZT I’ve bought since the 308. It feels like a good heavy knife, time will tell if it hold up.
After seeing many posts over time with the ZT 0640, I finally lucked out and saw one in the marketplace before anybody else scooped it up (never had one before). Even luckier that it is the black one! Before it even got here I had ordered a couple different scales from SUINGAB. I really wanted a blue micarta but can't seem to find one available anywhere. So I got a tan and an ivory G10.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
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Nice! That 640's would look sweet with the ivory G10 scales! That's what I'd pick.After seeing many posts over time with the ZT 0640, I finally lucked out and saw one in the marketplace before anybody else scooped it up (never had one before). Even luckier that it is the black one! Before it even got here I had ordered a couple different scales from SUINGAB. I really wanted a blue micarta but can't seem to find one available anywhere. So I got a tan and an ivory G10.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
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It’s odd, last year I was able to find blue micarta overlays, but none to found this year. Not a good seller, I suppose.After seeing many posts over time with the ZT 0640, I finally lucked out and saw one in the marketplace before anybody else scooped it up (never had one before). Even luckier that it is the black one! Before it even got here I had ordered a couple different scales from SUINGAB. I really wanted a blue micarta but can't seem to find one available anywhere. So I got a tan and an ivory G10.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
A couple years ago I ran across a small knife scale (and other gadgets) site that sold these. They are pretty nice but they no longer sell any blue micarta. I had contacted suingab a couple days ago asking if he could make some for the 0640. He is not offering them now. Not sure if he can't get any or some other reason. Too bad, the black 0640 would look very nice with them, I think. (this pic is not thread specific but just showing the scales).
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It might just be the curse of blue micarta. I have heard from several makers that it is their least favorite material to work with.A couple years ago I ran across a small knife scale (and other gadgets) site that sold these. They are pretty nice but they no longer sell any blue micarta. I had contacted suingab a couple days ago asking if he could make some for the 0640. He is not offering them now. Not sure if he can't get any or some other reason. Too bad, the black 0640 would look very nice with them, I think. (this pic is not thread specific but just showing the scales).
After seeing many posts over time with the ZT 0640, I finally lucked out and saw one in the marketplace before anybody else scooped it up (never had one before). Even luckier that it is the black one! Before it even got here I had ordered a couple different scales from SUINGAB. I really wanted a blue micarta but can't seem to find one available anywhere. So I got a tan and an ivory G10.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
640 is my favorite by far from ZT..... With a Monster disc and new scales of course!!!!!.... Here's a few purty ones below!!
Credit to reddit user kscarbaj for the custom scales/thumbdisk and credit to MXG gear for the custom clip
https://www.reddit.com/user/kscarbaj
https://mxggear.com/collections/zt0920 (the 920 has the same clip as the 640 so all of these clips work)
Essay warning! TLDR: Buy this knife, it's great, but also buy custom scales/clip so be prepared for an investment beyond MAP.
Howdy folks! Once the Zero Tolerance 0640 was announced last year, I knew it was almost the perfect knife for me. Almost. In terms of sheer design, it hits all the right...
https://www.reddit.com/user/kscarbaj
https://mxggear.com/collections/zt0920 (the 920 has the same clip as the 640 so all of these clips work)
Essay warning! TLDR: Buy this knife, it's great, but also buy custom scales/clip so be prepared for an investment beyond MAP.
Howdy folks! Once the Zero Tolerance 0640 was announced last year, I knew it was almost the perfect knife for me. Almost. In terms of sheer design, it hits all the right...
norcalAF
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This is an old model that belonged to my grandmother prior to her moving into an assisted living facility.
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The newer china version doesn't cut as well and the pivot always loosens up. Well, at least the one I tried.
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This one cut the spine out of a duck bound for the smoker no problem the other day!
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After seeing many posts over time with the ZT 0640, I finally lucked out and saw one in the marketplace before anybody else scooped it up (never had one before). Even luckier that it is the black one! Before it even got here I had ordered a couple different scales from SUINGAB. I really wanted a blue micarta but can't seem to find one available anywhere. So I got a tan and an ivory G10.
Many posts in this thread showing some very nice ones.
I happen to like the blue Micarta scales on the 0640. I’m sure those Ivory ones would look pretty killer on it.
I’m curious if you Emailed Suingab if he could make them for you? He’s got a wide variety and has been easy to work with.
Mine are Sharp Dressed Knives scales, I’m not seeing them from SDK any more
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Nice! Those look great. I did email SUINGAB and he did not say why but did not offer blue micarta for the 640. A poster above mentioned that makers have mentioned that the blue is more difficult for some reason. I am going to keep looking for them though.
For now I have the 2 pairs I mentioned above coming from SUINGAB. I think the ivory will look pretty nice on the black 640 too. I'll post pics of both the different sets on the knife when they get here.
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I bought it a few years ago based on popular online positive reviews. For the first year or so it worked great but then the pivot got loose easily after use even though I tightened it. Sent to Kershaw for warranty. They sent it back untouched with a note basically saying they could not fix it. No biggie because it is not an expensive piece but I have since decided to move on with other brands of shears.
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This particular one has served my grandmother for many years without issues, I'm sure she was harder on it than I will be!