I carry a Kershaw Blur daily
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what he said, s30v version.
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Mine's black with the 14C28N steel. I have not had any rust issues.


Anyone interested in any Kershaw or ZT knives check out http://kershawguy.com/ he had blem models of some that have cosmetic issues and no warranty but are cheaper. :-)
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My Skyline arrived, it is a nearly perfect EDC "cheap" knife. Super slim, super light weight and quality built. I can't feel it at all in my front pocket.

I was going to buy a Para2 but they appear unavailable for a good price currently, I am not as big of a fan of the Military compared to the Para2 based upon lock location. I am deciding between the following knives, I like them all:

DPx HEST 2.0 (Love the bottle opener)
Hogue EX01 (Like the lock)
ZT 0550 (Beautiful)
Bradley Alias 1 (Poor man's Sebenza)

Any thoughts or opinions on these?
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You realize all those listed have the lock in the same place as the military right except the hogue? What will be the purpose of this knife? Just regular edc? Dressy edc?
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Similar, but I would rather have the Para2 if I was going to get a Spider. I don't wanna buy the model I didn't REALLY want from them. I believe the Military is a linerlock under a G10 and these listed are all frame locks, which I like much more. The one I am looking for will be general use, with a rare rough day in the woods. I don't do much with a blade at work other than open the occasional box or letter. I am leaning towards the ZT currently because there are tons of scales available to keep it interesting.
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Why not get the 0350 or 0300
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Not a knife guy so please pardon the ignorance.
Thinking of getting one and think I am interested in the type that ejects straight outward, as opposed to jack knife type.
Any pros or cons on that thought and any suggestions on something reasonably priced for now, until I fall off that cliff also and get into more expensive ones
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Out the front? Impractical as a tool decent as a weapon. Had one but sold it because its more of a novelty than a tool. Fun to play. If ur gonna go that route don't cheap out, u get what u pay for
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Not as tool, purely for defense.
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Honestly I'd use a handgun lol. To carry one if fl u have to have a concealed carry permit. Bedtime for me. Ill pm u tonight with my experience with auto otf knives
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Thanks.
I have CCW.
Wanted one for some occasions as backup.
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For some reason I like the look of the 0550 better, kinda machine/industrial style. Plus I think the 0350 is not a frame lock but liner lock and the 0300 is just kinda fat looking. Personal preference only. The titanium frame locks are just sexy!
I like the 0560 too but it is out of my price range.


I wonder if I can find a low rider clip for the 0550, that would be perfect.
It comes stock with the same designed clip as the Skyline I just got, it's a nice clip but rides a bit high.
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So I cashed in a couple days of 2012 vacation and ordered a couple knives.
Can't wait for them to show up! Will post pics!!!

Black G10 Spyderco Para2
Black G10 ZT 0550 Gen2

The ZT 0550 Gen2 has the same pocket clip as the 0560 so it sits deeper in the pocket, this makes me happy.
Also the Gen2 has an easier open due to a redesigned frame lock bar.
Here is the updated model, compare to the pic above:
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My current EDC Kershaw Skyline:
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Not confident enough in your aim gramps? :-)
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:-)
Backup for when I run out of bullets.
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Carry more bullets...
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Best of both worlds???
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Damn... How many people did you piss off???:-)
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"The list is long and illustrious" :-)
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