Which would you buy? zt0562, zt0350swcf or zt0450cf

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I have an Amazon gift card to burn so why not right? I have a zt0562cf already but wouldn't mind the g10 version as well. The 0350swcf looks great but I'm just worried that it's too big potentially for me to edc. I love the look and weight at 2.7oz of the 0450cf, and I carry a zt0770cf a lot so it weighing less would be sweet....just can't make up my mind....opinions? My zt collection so far is 0562cf, 0770cf and a 0566bwcf (which is my least favorite, only carried it a few times). I'm 6'11" and have big hands FWIW.
 
I am a big guy with big hands, not 6'11 big but about 7 inches shorter than you. Our of those I would have to got with the 0350SWCF. The 450CF is sweet but to small for my hands and you already have the ZT0562CF. The 350CF is a great size and honestly not that much thicker than the 562CF you already have. Just my 2 cents. Have fun burning that gift card!
 
whitty said:
I am a big guy with big hands, not 6'11 big but about 7 inches shorter than you. Our of those I would have to got with the 0350SWCF. The 450CF is sweet but to small for my hands and you already have the ZT0562CF. The 350CF is a great size and honestly not that much thicker than the 562CF you already have. Just my 2 cents. Have fun burning that gift card!
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Thanks for the feedback! I am slightly leaning towards the 350.

BTW I enjoy your videos on youtube, keep up the good work :)
 
To fill a 6'11" dudes hand try the 0452 or the 0804 both large 4.1" and 3.9" folders.
 
I got a 0450cf today and sold it right away. It's a nice knife but very narrow in the handles. I don't have big hands and it felt small. I would go 0562 personally but since you have one the 350 might be the way to go
 
Damn at 6'11, I would just carry a big sword.. Probably just look like a little fix blade in your hands. LOL ;)

I would look at zt 561, as I thought it was a tad large for my hands..

Whatever you decide, you should post a pic of it in your hand..
 
I hav a buddy who is 6'8 and his go to edc is a ZT 0300. It fits him perfectly. That's what I'd recommend. But from your choices I'd go with the 0350. You already have the 0562cf and the 0450cf handle is fairly small comparatively to those knives.
 
I was set on buying a 0452cf just today. Went in and tried it out and didn't like how fiddle the opening was due to how easy it was to ride the frame lock. Flipped nicely and love the lines but hated the grip I had to take to get smooth opening.

Went home with a BM 710 in D2. I like it so far. It seems like a huge blade compared to my pm2.

For a guy with such big mitts have you considered a spyderco military or manix xl?
 
Thumber said:
I was set on buying a 0452cf just today. Went in and tried it out and didn't like how fiddle the opening was due to how easy it was to ride the frame lock. Flipped nicely and love the lines but hated the grip I had to take to get smooth opening.

Went home with a BM 710 in D2. I like it so far. It seems like a huge blade compared to my pm2.

For a guy with such big mitts have you considered a Spyderco military or manix xl?
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The BM 710 is a fine knife as is the Spyderco Military. But you have to try the Manix 2 xl if you want a really fine sturdy large knife.
 
The 0452 is actually not a good knife for people with big hands. The curved handle comes to a point right were my pinky is. The rest of the handle is a waste because of this.
 
I ended up getting the 0562 so I have one in CF and one in G10. The 0350swcf is next on my list (soon because of it being discontinued)...I may pass on the 0450CF too. The 0562 is just as buttery smooth as my 0562CF....maybe even more so.
 
yamsi12 said:
I ended up getting the 0562 so I have one in CF and one in G10. The 0350swcf is next on my list (soon because of it being discontinued)...I may pass on the 0450CF too. The 0562 is just as buttery smooth as my 0562CF....maybe even more so.
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Spend the extra money and get the 0350CFM390 version. It IMO is the ultimate 0350. The satin blade is beautiful.
 
Going to agree with Dave (kershawguy)...being in the business, he kinda has an inside line on the trend. Besides, I carry my 0350 almost daily and feel strange without it.
 
I would get the ZT 0562. TBH, I don't like ZT's new designs. I absolutely love my ZT 0560BW.
 
The one thing I don't like about the 0350swcf is the pocket clip. I'm a deep carry clip kind of guy. If I but one I'll be replacing it with a deep carry one. If kershawguy carried the 0350swcf Id
probably be buying it today :) gotten great service from him, just received a ZT from him yesterday as a matter of fact.
 
Then If your hands are that large I would forget all of those and go straight to the 452. I love the 450 but the 452 is just a bigger badder version.
 
Got my 0350cfm390 from kershawguy, and absolutely love it (even more than I thought I would)

I re sharpened the edge and use the cap out of it
 
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