Zero Tolerance 0566

I'm in the market for a new "higher end" EDC folder, for a late birthday present to myself, and I've narrowed it down to the Spyderco manix 2 and the ZT 0566. I realize these are not really in the same category as far as Knife types, but my needs aren't real specific to begin with.
I've handled the manix 2 quite a bit, so I've got a good idea on that knife, but I'd like to know if anyone here has any experience with the 0566 (would be awesome if someone had one I could handle). I messed with the 0560 which is the larger version of the 0566 but there are some significant differences between the two, so that doesn't work.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Also if anyone knows of a local (DenMetro) retailer that may have a decent selection of ZT knives. Sportsmans has three of them, but not the 0566.

I don't want to burst your bubble, and this might not apply to the 0566 but....I owned a 0560 great knife, heavy but built like a tank. Then one day I snagged the clip....and it never went back to true. Seemed like the used the cheap stuff for the clip. I ended up selling it. That's just my experience.

The manix 2 or the manix 2XL? I owned one of those before the 0560. I honestly liked it better. Plus its made in good ol golden co!

Also don't know of anyone carrying the zt line. Ever been to the spyderco factory outlet?

No bubble bursting, thanks for the input.

I'm not too worried about the clip, as it's easily replaceable.

I haven't been to the Spyderco outlet, I should probably check it out sometime. Spyderco's are great knives, but to be honest I'm not too fond of most of their designs (manix being an exception).
I'm really leaning towards the ZT at this point, purely cosmetically speaking, as I'm not hard on knives at all, and performance wise I'm confident in either. I just wish I could handle one first lol.

I would check out the spyderco outlet first. They also don't care if you come in to fondle and buy cheaper online. It's all money in their pocket. My son loves it there.

I had a ZT 200 for a while. Loved the feel and blade. Handled well for a big knife. It was a pig to carry in the front pocket. That said, I am liking the size of the 0566. Looks about the same size as a Benchmade Grip.

If you do get the 0566 check the edge. There have been instances where the edge got too hot during sharpening. Elmax is great steel, very strong. I am a steel snob though.

Might I ask what the knife will be used for?

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Might I ask what the knife will be used for?

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Carrying. Every day.

Mantix is my EDC. Great knife. The clip screws kept coming loose so I had to loctite them. No other complaints. Plus its a mans knife nuf said.

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If you do get the 0566 check the edge. There have been instances where the edge got too hot during sharpening. Elmax is great steel, very strong. I am a steel snob though.

Might I ask what the knife will be used for?

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Carrying. Every day.

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Irving is correct, just everyday carry.

To be perfectly honest, I don't use my knives all that much, and when I do, it's not usually hard use. With that said, the "toys" are few and far between these days, so I'd like a good folder that I'll likely never have to replace.

Ahh I'd highly suggest spyderco. I got a southard. Stopped looking at knives.

Is suggest high edge retention. But I am a steel snob. :)

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Ahh I'd highly suggest spyderco. I got a southard. Stopped looking at knives.

Is suggest high edge retention. But I am a steel snob. :)

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Yeah the Manix is still in the running. That Southard looks legit, but at $250 on bladehq.com, it's a bit out of my price range.

Another thing worth noting was the flipper/speedsafe of the ZT vs. The plane hole of the Manix. The flipper wins that argument for me.

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I had a ZT 200 for a while. Loved the feel and blade. Handled well for a big knife. It was a pig to carry in the front pocket. That said, I am liking the size of the 0566. Looks about the same size as a Benchmade Grip.

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Yeah the size of it is a huge plus, as the other three ZT knives I handled were just a bit big for EDC in my opinion.

I watched a YouTube review where the reviewer was comparing the 0566 to the Griptilian in sizing. Great size for carry.

What did you decide on getting??

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What did you decide on getting??

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I got a quote from kershawguy.com for $125 shipped on the Zero Tolerance, so i'll be ordering one on Friday. That is a great price, the next cheapest I found it for was $144 + shipping.

Nice! I think you'll like it alot! Elmax is damn tough steel. I wasn't unhappy using it.

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Nice! I think you'll like it alot! Elmax is damn tough steel. I wasn't unhappy using it.

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Yeah I think it will serve me well, I've read good things about Elmax. All the research I've done in the last week or so, I have a feeling this won't be the last higher end Knife I purchase, and the Manix will be next.

I did the knife thing for years. From moras to Busse. Theeen bought my first gun and my frail knife (southard). I thought buying knives was bad. Spook much gun gear.

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I did the knife thing for years. From moras to Busse. Theeen bought my first gun and my frail knife (southard). I thought buying knives was bad. Spook much gun gear.

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Lol, I've been through more guns than I care to think about (pretty much owned every model of Glock, at one time or another). Now that I'm married with a baby, my gun collection is on hold, and the knife thing seems more realistic financially lol.

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Lol, I've been through more guns than I care to think about (pretty much owned every model of Glock, at one time or another). Now that I'm married with a baby, my gun collection is on hold, and the knife thing seems more realistic financially lol.

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Sharp things can be fun! They don't go boom, but still fun. Sold most of my knives for diapers. Oh well! :)

Well I made the order, so i'll post pics and give my initial thoughts once it's here. Kershawguy.com gave me a price about $20 (shipped) cheaper than any other online retailer, so i'm pretty excited about that.

buddy of mine just ordered a zero tolerance from kershawguy.com and got it shipped in 2 days and it was about $30 or so cheaper than everywhere else and thats with shipping included.

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buddy of mine just ordered a zero tolerance from kershawguy.com and got it shipped in 2 days and it was about $30 or so cheaper than everywhere else and thats with shipping included.

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Yeah shipping is always free through him, so that's a huge bonus. The knife I ordered was listed on his site for $144, which is a fairly common price online. Under the price tho, it said "email for lower price", he responded quickly with a $125 shipped quote. I'll certainly do business with him again.

Well it came today, extremely fast shipping (kudos to usps even). This is the most expensive folder I've owned, and it shows. A little tight at first, but the assisted opening is real smooth. Overall this is the perfect EDC Knife in my opinion, and I'm real exited to start carrying it.

Big +1 for Zero Tolerance, and big +1 for Kershaw guy.com!

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Awesome! Glad you like it.