What blade did you EDC today?

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

I looked at the ZT knives like the one just above and something bothers me about the style. On the frame lock style with the cut out so the lock can actually be used, do y’all find the cut out on the outside hangs on the pocket?

I got a Strider clone and it’s made that way, has SS frame instead of Ti. I had to file down the outermost edge at the lower side of that cut out so it wouldn’t hang on my pocket trying to pull it out. The clip presses the sewn seam of jeans into that groove and the dang knife gets stubborn!

The Sage 2 has that relief cut on the inside, not a problem at all. As does my all Ti Mission MPF.

Just wondered if anyone else had issues with that new way of doing the frame lock or if it was just me….

[Dale]

@DBCstm

I looked at the ZT knives like the one just above and something bothers me about the style. On the frame lock style with the cut out so the lock can actually be used, do y’all find the cut out on the outside hangs on the pocket?

I got a Strider clone and it’s made that way, has SS frame instead of Ti. I had to file down the outermost edge at the lower side of that cut out so it wouldn’t hang on my pocket trying to pull it out. The clip presses the sewn seam of jeans into that groove and the dang knife gets stubborn!

The Sage 2 has that relief cut on the inside, not a problem at all. As does my all Ti Mission MPF.

Just wondered if anyone else had issues with that new way of doing the frame lock or if it was just me….

I’ve never had any issue with the Hinderer style ZT’s catching in my pocket. . I carry the 0566 & 0560 quite often.

[downlinx]

@8steve88

@downlinx

Got this in last night and thought i would carry this little guy today I had a chance to play with it last night and i really like this blade. it is small, thin and holds an edge very will.
The belt clip is very good and has no play.

Nice aren’t they. I bought the SBE3 and liked it so much I bought the SBE2 as well. I got a few 4108’s and 4107’s at the same time and they have a 48mm blade but feel a lot smaller than these 4077’s with a 42mm blade, clip on just about anywhere.

actually it has come one of my favorite little knives.

[isti242]

The ball bearing pivot system makes it addictive

[strayz]

@DBCstm

I looked at the ZT knives like the one just above and something bothers me about the style. On the frame lock style with the cut out so the lock can actually be used, do y’all find the cut out on the outside hangs on the pocket?

I got a Strider clone and it’s made that way, has SS frame instead of Ti. I had to file down the outermost edge at the lower side of that cut out so it wouldn’t hang on my pocket trying to pull it out. The clip presses the sewn seam of jeans into that groove and the dang knife gets stubborn!

The Sage 2 has that relief cut on the inside, not a problem at all. As does my all Ti Mission MPF.

Just wondered if anyone else had issues with that new way of doing the frame lock or if it was just me….

I have no issues with my frame lock 566, it may have to do with the fact that it is a clone and not all clones have good QC? I could be wrong and the strider may hang up in pockets. You might also shop around for a longer clip.

[strayz]

Hey Dale,

Have ya played with one of these just yet?

http://www.hogueknives.com/pages/ex-04-specifications.php

I am rather intrigued with it. might end up on my buy list before getting a strider knife.

edited to ad a better link to the knife.

[8steve88]

@isti242

The ball bearing pivot system makes it addictive

Flipper already machined for tritium vials I see.
Another very hard to resist knife.

[Freman]

The MG DAMM is a nice looking knife. In size and configuration it seems to be on par with the ZT 0560, although I don’t know if N690 is comparable with Elmax. I’ve read it’s close to VG-10, and that’s a good steel so assuming they have a good heat treatment that would be excellent value for money at the $60-$90 you’d pay for it.

[isti242]

@8steve88

Flipper already machined for tritium vials I see.
Another very hard to resist knife.

I’m looking for a cheap source for tritium vials. It’s not easy to find them in such a small size.

[isti242]

@Freman

The MG DAMM is a nice looking knife. In size and configuration it seems to be on par with the ZT 0560, although I don’t know if N690 is comparable with Elmax. I’ve read it’s close to VG-10, and that’s a good steel so assuming they have a good heat treatment that would be excellent value for money at the $60-$90 you’d pay for it.

Based on two months of use the N690 blade seems very similar to my other VG-10 blades (Spyderco Endura) regarding edge retention and sharpening.

[Dale]

@strayz

Hey Dale,

Have ya played with one of these just yet?

http://www.hogueknives.com/pages/ex-04-specifications.php

I am rather intrigued with it. might end up on my buy list before getting a strider knife.

edited to ad a better link to the knife.

Not yet, I had the EX-03… Hogue is putting out some great knives.

[retiro675]

@isti242

@8steve88

Flipper already machined for tritium vials I see.
Another very hard to resist knife.

I’m looking for a cheap source for tritium vials. It’s not easy to find them in such a small size.

check this http://www.banggood.com/Betalight-Kit-Marker-S-M-L-Tritium-Selfluminous-Fluorescent-Keychain-p-928410.html

any of them can be adjusted to the hole?

[8steve88]

There’s a few different sizes and shapes on AliExpress
I seem to remember someone on here (or the other place) had some for sale at reasonable prices.
Strangely enough some counties will not allow the import of tritium, they treat it like it’s wildly radioactive, it is a bit but not wildly.

[isti242]

@retiro675

@isti242

@8steve88

Flipper already machined for tritium vials I see.
Another very hard to resist knife.

I’m looking for a cheap source for tritium vials. It’s not easy to find them in such a small size.

check this http://www.banggood.com/Betalight-Kit-Marker-S-M-L-Tritium-Selfluminous-Fluorescent-Keychain-p-928410.html

any of them can be adjusted to the hole?

Thanks for the link, but I need the vial only (without the protecting case).

[AlexGT]

Here is the sales thread on CPFMP
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?270326-B-rt-s-Tritium-thread-part-deux-bis

[nisse]

SanRenMu 763, but the belt clip is hurting my finger so need to figure out how to remove it, no luck yet, no suitable tools in the box

[isti242]

@nisse

SanRenMu 763, but the belt clip is hurting my finger so need to figure out how to remove it, no luck yet, no suitable tools in the box

Size 1/16 hex bit fits the screws perfectly.
You can also try the 1.5mm metric hex bit but that’s a smaller size.

[isti242]

Steve and AlexGT thanks for the links I’ll check them out.

[nisse]

Thx! will go shopping tomorrow for 1/16 hex

[retiro675]

oh sorry, I had not noticed they were all encapsulated

see if these are worth to you:

1.5x6mm: http://www.banggood.com/1_5x6mm-Trit-Vials-For-DQG-SPY-DQG-Fairy-LED-Flashlight-p-921950.html
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