need opinions, junk yard dog or zt350, is the s30v blade steel worth the xtra price ?. thanks thomas.
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I am a collector and I own both of these knives. They both should be an important part of a serious collection and really cannot be compared, as they have different features and intended uses. If you can only get one of them and are trying to decide whether you like the ZT quality or the uniqueness of the JDII, consider the ZT 0700 as it has a very similar look and feel as compared to the JDII, with a very solid, high-quality fit and finish of the ZT. I love all three of these knives, but if I could only get one I would get the 0700.
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I am a knife collector, This particular Kershaw is a decent knife. USA made, light weight, composite blade, not a bad buy for the money. It is not a Benchmade or a Zero Tolerance but in my opinion worth the extra few bucks.
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I don't have experience with the Zero tolerance knives-however, having carried the Kershaw jyd2 as a heavy duty edc knife for about 7 years I can tell you it is a very dependable knife-takes a razor edge,holds it well,and touches up easily with a few passes on a butchers steel. The clip is just ok.
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For everyday knife at a great price, the junkyard dog is fine. The ZT knife is a much better knife and worth the price. The ZT has a better blade, but the Dog is no slouch. I personally own a ZT301, the big brother to a 350, and also a Junkyard Dog. Both are great but the ZT is greater. You get what you pay for.
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yes the bowie i got from Amazon was a cold steel and its a damn fine blade at a good price !
255547
Edge retention is amazing CTS XHP is by far one of my favorite blade steels. I have not had to sharpen it yet just strap it a few times and it's factory sharp. Awesome little knife.
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fellow tnp'r. this is o1 tool steel not the sk5 i just bought this recently. i highly recommend it. i did a cold gun blue for rust protection and havent seen any issues. good edge retention and easy to hone. i am also a avid knife designer/maker/modifier. as far as general abuse goes, this knife is a safe bet for just about anything, just dont mess up the heat treat and be careful in extreme cold weather ( under freezing ).
990415
This is a great knife. Super smooth when deployed. It is solid, maybe even considered heavy. Great steel. For similar $$- look into the ZT 566.
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Short of using your knife as a pry bar which I do'nt think anyone would this knife will hold up to the Benchmade. Having a dozen benchmades and a dozenDoug Ritter knives made by Benchmade, I think you would love this knife. The S30V steel is great sharpens well and holds an edge. The benchmades usethe 154cm steel which is great but I think the S30V steel is just a little better. John from Colorado
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I've had a ZDP189 Spyderco knife and I didn't like it. It was just too hard to get as sharp as the VG10 steel. I had to sharpen it less but it took MUCH more work to get it sharpened. I perfer the VG10. It stays sharp and if it goes a bit off sharp, you can get it back to razor sharp with just a couple minutes work.
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Reviews say that the 3 blade is better, which is why I ordered it. Amz says they will replace the 2 blade they sent me & swap it out w/the 3 blade. I don't know much else, I suspect the more expensive 3 blade will be more powerful, I should know more soon.
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Since, I think, August of 2013, Kershaw started getting away from Crucible, aside from S30V, for their steels. I just bought one recently and it is not CPM D2, just regular D2. Will you notice a difference? probably not. Is there a difference? yes. It is a shame because I thought I was buying CPM D2. Amazon needs to update the description.
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It depends on what you are going to use the knife for. S1 is good if you want to chop up tree with the knife. But If you need to chop up things, a machete is a much better choice. I prefer F1. It is more practical. You get a lot more power to the stride when the lever is less then with a S1. There are also many other benefits of F1, but it takes a long time to explain. I also like zytel sheath. It can withstand more wear and moisture.
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I am not an expert but have knives with both steels. If the knife is going to have hard use, the S30V is probably better. It may take a little longer to sharpen, but it can go longer between sharpenings.
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The 300 will crush anything, I love it. But it is heavy. I was a land surveyor and a narc so am very experienced with machetes which are much lighter. If you are swinging for any time use a machete. If you want to play, the 300 sword is awesome. Each tool has it's purpose.
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I personally would go with the Mora. It is a utility knife hands down. If you break it, the factory will replace it. I have about 5 of these for different uses. these blades are awesome. Gerber, I have always had a problem with them getting rusty
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No, it's a Chinese model. The steel does not take an edge without expensive equipment and that edge does not last, as well.
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I bought the S30V steel because it is the hardest and densest metal particles available. The others are close but no cigar. The average user will never notice the difference. If you are a blade nut, each blade steel has its advantages and disadvantages. I have some experience with blade steel and put my trust more in the powder steels as best. Remember, when it comes to blade steel, you get what you pay for.
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Has anybody else received this knife recently with full flat ground blade with s30v? Thanks
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I have the Ontario and am familiar with the kukri.Both are better suited to combat applications.Get the Schrade series SCHF14,15,or 24.They all have 3.5 inch thick heavy duty blades and are easily kept sharp with a Lansky mini-crock stick.They are made in China,but the workmanship is surprising good,too good considering they are a our enemies,regardless what the pundits tell you.Used to be they put out junk, not now,I wonder if this excellent workmanship has spun off on their weapons of war?Scary!