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PACoug
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Jul 24, 2017
Looks like a Hinderer design for ZT. That's a good thing. I have Hinderers in S35 and Elmax but ZT doesn't make one with VG-10, and they sell for twice the price. Yes, the pivot on the ZT will be smoother, and it comes in that awesome black wash finish that is so popular. But even though the Hinderers are literally built to beat on, you wind up packing something cheaper when you have heavy work for your knife because (a) sharpening Elmax is a chore and (b) you spent too damn much on the knife to beat on it.
At $69.99 with enough takers, this knife comes with VG-10, which takes the highest razor polish on the strop of any steel I sharpen. It has a reputation for chipping but I haven't had any problems with my several VG-10 blades in this regard. Any very hard steel can chip in adverse conditions no matter how much you ponied up for the latest super steel. For my use, VG-10 is "super steel." I'm continually astounded at the incredibly sharp and polished edge I can put on it. Kaí uses it in their Shun line of kitchen knives, which may be a tiny bit overpriced but chefs are very happy with. YMMV.