A while back a subscriber donated to the channel a cool Massdrop dropped knife.
Massdrop the new way to buy mediocre products, when you should have just waited for the reviews.
Or mass drop, sure I’d love to agree to another terms of service just so I can see
the price.
I can’t wait till they introduce Massdrop Prime, free 6 month shipping as long it’s
some titanium bull.
Or Massdrop the Place where a bead lanyard on a knife is worth the extra 3 weeks shipping
over the rest of the internet.
Sorry, I got carried away.
The knife today is by a budget Chinese knife company called let’s go with Tekut, and
it’s called the Zero.
The Zero is a every day carry sized pocket knife, that’s lightweight and comes in a
good steel.
Let’s go over those dimensions.
like the overall length and weight.
You heard of the newest Tekut Massdrop exclusive?
Blade size and cutting edge.
It’s called the Tekut FOMO.
Handle size and grip area.
I’m telling ya, you’re gonna want it.
Spine thickness and handle thickness.
Available to order for a limited time, right before the unlimited time Tallness closed.
It’ll be in the probably at least top 20 of your collection.
Bro you like your blades numbered there's numbers on the blade.
The Zero features a drop point 3 inch ish blade blade made from everyones favorite Sandvik
12C27 steel, I mean it's the internet I'm sure there's some dudes out there who hate
it but that's not our problem is it.
The sharp out of the box blade has a flat grind and it's satin finished, with a nice
pointy tip for piercing.
It seems like the top of the blade has a 90 degree spine, so it's a tad edgy, but not
sharp- and has no jimping.
The blade pivots on phosphor bronze washers, and it's a fairly quick snappy deploying blade.
You use the thumbstuds and with a light to moderate flick you get smooth consistent deployments,
not unlike the Ontario Rat II which is about the same price.
The knife is a little small, so sometimes larger hands might find an awkward deployment.
It has a strong detent, that helps with those fast deployments, however it is still possible
to fling hard enough to get it to open like a gravity knife.
It's a very hard pop though, that you have to put your shoulder into.
Blade lockup is handled by a liner lock, that's somewhat easy to disengage, however though
with most liner lock knives it might wear on the hands if you're fidgeting all day-
which is basically why people carry knives anyway.
The handle is made from 2 slabs of G10, and only one side has a nested liner- the side
of the lock and pocket clip.
This keeps the knife light and gives it a cleaner fit and finish appearance.
The exterior of the scales are fairly smooth, with very little texture, but it isn't slick.
The open backed design features two stainless steel standoffs holding the knife together.
The handle is comfortable and has a finger groove up front that gives you a little extra
control for alleged use.
It's a compact knife, so people who need larger grips might want to pass.
It fits my hand a little tightly, but it ain't too bad.
The clip.
The clip is unique...
It says it's patented, which is great because patents create drama for people to argue about
on internet forums.
Regularly it's a deep carry only a tiny nub shows... but what if that's not deep enough...
well it does even deeper in super discreet mode, which allows you to pass completely
unnoticed by law enforcement in areas with illogical knife laws.
Aww no boys, he's just got a pocket clip- nothing to see here.
It allows the knife to drop another half an inch deeper in your pockets.
The pocket clip is fairly springy and it slides in the pocket nice.
I don't know how the sliding mechanism on the clip will hold up to long term use, it
seems to click into place in both areas- will that part wear out?
But this is a knife channel, and half the shit we talk about are hypotheticals.
Comparison?
The Tekut Zero, this could be the one for you, it's all you really need.
For me it's about as good as a knife like the spyderco delicate or the ontario rat-
I think those might have slightly more comfortable handles, as the zero while it doesn't have
sharp edges other than the blade, some areas could stand to get knocked down by some fine
grit sandpaper like the interior edges of the G10 handle- which is a quick and easy
task.
Next the Rat II.
This seems to be one of the high points in compact every day carry knives- I think Nick
Shabazz is responsible.
I mean that's a good knife, I just like bigger knives slightly.
The steel in the Zero is slightly better than the base model Rat II, both come in about
$30 I like the looks of the Tekut better, but you can get the Rat II in D2 for about
$45.
I wouldn't but you can.
Now the Spyderco Delica, not a snappy opener like the Rat II or Zero, but a nice comfortable
handle that has all the edges where you squeeze tightest rounded.
A lot of people like this one too.
I mean I kinda do.
Let's see one bigger knife that ain't a whole lot bigger except in price the Benchmade Mini
Crooked River.
It's about an ounce heavier than these other knives and about $120 more.
If you need a functional pocket knife and are on a budget- I would recommend starting
out with cheap knives, and Instagram porn blades.
This knife is my favorite here, and maybe it could be yours to if you also have trouble
saving money.
Ok so that about does it.
The Tekut Zero is a fine knife in the Ontario Rat 2 or Spyderco Delica range- it's $30 price
tag is great- it has a decent steel, has a great fit and finish, is snazzy looking...
maybe a few harsh edges here and there that a little light covert sanding of edges might
fix.
I'd say it's an excellent buy for an every day carry knife, and that cool deep carry
pocket clip is a nice addition.
Also spine whacks, it handles those two as all small 3 inches knives should in a real
life tactical combat situation.
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