ZT0350 or ZT0566?

[LANShark42]

Looking for a good EDC for around $100-120. I'm torn between the Hinderer 0556 and the Ken Onion designed 0350. Let me know what you think. Also, am I overlooking a better blade in this price range. FWIW, I already own a Benchmade Axis Bonecollector and a Spyderco Manix2.

 

[kawtech87]

Between the two you listed I prefer the 0566. I just personally like the design better. I've never honestly been the biggest fan on the Onion designs.
As for knives you may have overlooked I'd suggest the Benchmade griptillian or the Spyderco Endura but you already have something similar to those.

 

[kawtech87]

Sorry double post

 

[M67]

I like the 0566 better too, Hinderer design framelock

I'd probably remove the spring assist feature though

I like the 0801 Rexford design too, pocket clips are stupid strong though

If you're looking for something light weight, a 0770CF isn't bad for a liner lock

 

[Limpy88]

The 566 is a little smaller than the 350. Frame lock vs liner. Elmax vs sv30. Both assisted. Low rider pocket clip vs non.
.
If i could have only one, I would get the 566 with black washed blade. Love the blackwash series.

They have plans for a 566 m390 blade with a carbon fiber scale. That would be really cool.

 

[Springer]

I just went through the same decision and went with a 0350 with blackwash finish.

I went with the 0350 because I had been carrying a Kershaw Blur and I had really like the recurve blade on it. Having said that I will own the 0566 in the near future

Both are great looking quality knives.

 

[Birds Away]

I bought the 0350. I'm very happy with it.

 

[red46239]

I was debating between the same two knives. I just met Brad yesterday and handled both and walked away with the 0350 (Tiger Stripe). I don't think you can go wrong either way, they are both awesome. For me, the 0350 just felt better in my hand.

Thanks again Brad for taking the time to meet with me (and taking my $$.. haha).

Semi-thread jack - anyone know what size torx bit the pocket clip takes on the 0350? I want to move it and I didn't have one small enough.... ugh.

 

[Bradsknives]

I was debating between the same two knives. I just met Brad yesterday and handled both and walked away with the 0350 (Tiger Stripe). I don't think you can go wrong either way, they are both awesome. For me, the 0350 just felt better in my hand.

Thanks again Brad for taking the time to meet with me (and taking my $$.. haha).

Semi-thread jack - anyone know what size torx bit the pocket clip takes on the 0350? I want to move it and I didn't have one small enough.... ugh.

I appreciate your support and business.....Thank you!

A #6 torx bit will remove the pocket clip screws and I highly recommend that you use blue Loctite on the screw threads when you reinstall them.

 

[LANShark42]

Looks like the 0556 wins this round. But I'm pretty sure I'll own a 0350 before long...

 

[LANShark42]

It came in the mail today. Love the heft and feel of it. I want this to be my EDC. Flipper is very hard to open. What's up with that? Do I need to remove the spring??

 

[Lammchop93]

I have a 0566. My flipper is not stiff at all. I would try to maybe loosen the screw that holds the blade to the frame. And when I say loosen, I mean barely move the screw. They are insanely sensitive. You don't want any play in your blade when it is opened, but you obviously don't want it too tight.

I like spring assisted knives, so I kept my spring in.

 

[kawtech87]

Work it. Just use it a bunch it will break in. If you flip it open a few hundred times and it still tight then start adjusting stuff