Today I'm selling my used but in good condition ZT 0452cf and Spyderco Southard. These two are great knives that I've had for 3 plus years, but I don't carry them as much now and I like keeping my collection small.
Spyderco Southard (SOLD):
Bought from Knifecenter.com in late 2014. Has a semi-polished 17dps edge with a 20dps micro-bevel that is very sharp; blade overall is in perfect condition. G10 front scale is a bit worn and dirty from pocket carry and not super aggressive like some people complained about when new. The three front t6 handle screws have been replaced by t8 screws made by CKF because I thought it gave the front a cleaner look. Lock side titanium has a couple marks as seen in pics. Centering is perfect and lockup is about 70% but hasn't moved in years. Zero stick or play and it's making full contact with the lock face as seen in the last picture. The clip has been darkened by me with a torch and the sharp end is rounded off. Still provides high tension and is smooth in and out of pocket. I'm asking $120 net to me (paypal) and I'll cover USPS priority shipping. I would consider trading for Spyderco Manix 2 g10 or lightweight s110v
ZT 0452cf:
Bought from Amazon early 2015. This one just came back from ZT service (cracked carbon fiber) with a brand new carbon fiber front scale, pocket clip, and lockbar insert. Blade has a few light scratches near the tip but is otherwise good. handle is in great condition besides some scratches on the pivot and a mark on the very front of the Ti side from sharpening, as seen in the close up photo. Centered with solid 50% lockup and a very strong detent that fires the blade out hard. Only negative is the edge. I told ZT specifically not to sharpen off my polished edge when I sent it in for service but they gave me the finger and sharpened it to about 25dps and chipped about 1/4" of it. So, the knife looks and works like new but absolutely needs a re-profiling and I don't have the equipment to do it. Considering that I'm asking $130 net to me (paypal) and I cover USPS priority shipping. Like the Southard I'd consider a trade for a Manix 2 g10 or lightweight s110v
Spyderco Southard (SOLD):
Bought from Knifecenter.com in late 2014. Has a semi-polished 17dps edge with a 20dps micro-bevel that is very sharp; blade overall is in perfect condition. G10 front scale is a bit worn and dirty from pocket carry and not super aggressive like some people complained about when new. The three front t6 handle screws have been replaced by t8 screws made by CKF because I thought it gave the front a cleaner look. Lock side titanium has a couple marks as seen in pics. Centering is perfect and lockup is about 70% but hasn't moved in years. Zero stick or play and it's making full contact with the lock face as seen in the last picture. The clip has been darkened by me with a torch and the sharp end is rounded off. Still provides high tension and is smooth in and out of pocket. I'm asking $120 net to me (paypal) and I'll cover USPS priority shipping. I would consider trading for Spyderco Manix 2 g10 or lightweight s110v
ZT 0452cf:
Bought from Amazon early 2015. This one just came back from ZT service (cracked carbon fiber) with a brand new carbon fiber front scale, pocket clip, and lockbar insert. Blade has a few light scratches near the tip but is otherwise good. handle is in great condition besides some scratches on the pivot and a mark on the very front of the Ti side from sharpening, as seen in the close up photo. Centered with solid 50% lockup and a very strong detent that fires the blade out hard. Only negative is the edge. I told ZT specifically not to sharpen off my polished edge when I sent it in for service but they gave me the finger and sharpened it to about 25dps and chipped about 1/4" of it. So, the knife looks and works like new but absolutely needs a re-profiling and I don't have the equipment to do it. Considering that I'm asking $130 net to me (paypal) and I cover USPS priority shipping. Like the Southard I'd consider a trade for a Manix 2 g10 or lightweight s110v
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