Thank you for this most honest review. I own one of these ZT 452CF knives and I agree with most everything that you have reported here. I would absolutely recommend this knife for anybody that is looking for something like this.
I will say..To me this is one of the Best Design's on a folding knife By far.This was so well thought out it is massive but when you carry in pocket it feels like a mini.Absolutely one of the best knife designs out there...
Looking now it will be at my door on the 18th. I was hoping before the weekend but that's just how it goes sometimes......It's been modded but all original hardware will be included. High bid won it.....description of the knife showed the seller knows the reputation this knife has and I asked questions as well.....
@@BazonBlades You bet.....it's all in color of "blurple"....it looks really nice set inside the CF scale...and on frame lock side. Says he found purple clip from MXG....Just hoping it's all quality.....
Custom hardware purchased from Bladeswelove.....the pivot was from a different custom shop but won't know the name until I receive the knife....the name is inside the package..
As soon as I discovered that our state law now allows unlimited blade length, I went to my local Sharp Things and spend an hour looking at knives. As soon as I picked this one up, I said I’ll take it. It is for sure the last daily carry I will ever get. And I agree I would have paid $350. Sold for $250.
Just ordered BWL ZT 0452 with a blue anodized frame lock, screws, and standoffs with a SS polished pocket clip. I can't wait to put mirrored edge on it and daily it.
@@BazonBlades it really is, this is my first knife to break 100$ so I decided to go ahead and splurge. I really wish they made an all titanium version, yeah the carbon fiber looks great but I like the idea of all metal more than looks and a little weight. I will finally have a knife that makes good use of the shapton glass stones I've been wasting on less than worthy knives.
@@BazonBlades when I saw the 0452 I knew I had to have it. I'm ready to retire my TwoSun tanto which is D2 with TC4 titanium handles all for 70$, not a bad knife by any stretch of the imagination it's actually absolutely phenomenal for the price. I've just grown tired of EDCing it for the past 2 years. Wouldn't be a bad knife to review if you haven't yet. I don't see how you don't have more viewers. Only time a knife leaves me is because it broke.
I can understand your opinion Eric. I love the 452 also very much. Sadly i had to sell it twice. But now i got the blue anodized version with M390 and it will stay in the collection. But i can not state it is the best ZT. For sure one of their best and definitely one of their most gorgious designs. BTW there are a few other brands as well with this kind of slim and long blades. F.e. the Böker Stingray, over 4" and maybe even a slimmer package.
KnifeCollector031 The Netherlands, we may be a half a world apart but we think much the same. I am literally laughing right now. I just finished a review video for the Boker Stingray that I will be posting tomorrow. Doing the 0452cf reminded me of the Stingray so I decided to do a review. Then I come here and find a comment from you mentioning the exact same knife. That is awesome.
Love the design and its one that I'm dying to own, love ZT, but the 0450 is too small for me... I love the 0220. Hopefully ill get to experience the 0452cf one day. Maybe ill get lucky and someone will want to trade me for my 0450 with custom ano... Most likely plus cash or another knife! Awesome video as always. I'm consistently jealous of your collection!
EDC with Aaron, thanks brother. Yeah, the 0450 was too small for me. The 0452 is definitely the perfect size for this design. Even with the over 4" blade length it is so slim and lightweight that it disappears in your pocket. It really is a very special knife.
Thank you for this most honest review. I own one of these ZT 452CF knives and I agree with most everything that you have reported here. I would absolutely recommend this knife for anybody that is looking for something like this.
One of my fave knives of all-time. ZT absolutely knocked it out of the park with this.
Alan Aragon, I agree. Thanks for watching.
I love both my 0452CF and 0450. Great quality, high value, beautiful folders.
Edward Kane, I agree Thanks for watching.
I will say..To me this is one of the Best Design's on a folding knife By far.This was so well thought out it is massive but when you carry in pocket it feels like a mini.Absolutely one of the best knife designs out there...
J Mas, I totally agree. Thanks for watching.
Just bought mine this week Baz!
That's awesome. Have you got it yet? What do you think?
Looking now it will be at my door on the 18th. I was hoping before the weekend but that's just how it goes sometimes......It's been modded but all original hardware will be included. High bid won it.....description of the knife showed the seller knows the reputation this knife has and I asked questions as well.....
@@andrewgarin2486, so it has Ti hardware?
@@BazonBlades You bet.....it's all in color of "blurple"....it looks really nice set inside the CF scale...and on frame lock side. Says he found purple clip from MXG....Just hoping it's all quality.....
Custom hardware purchased from Bladeswelove.....the pivot was from a different custom shop but won't know the name until I receive the knife....the name is inside the package..
As soon as I discovered that our state law now allows unlimited blade length, I went to my local Sharp Things and spend an hour looking at knives. As soon as I picked this one up, I said I’ll take it. It is for sure the last daily carry I will ever get. And I agree I would have paid $350. Sold for $250.
The 0452 is a killer knife. Still my collection favorite. Congrats.....
This is hands down the best zt ever made period.. of u know u know
Just ordered BWL ZT 0452 with a blue anodized frame lock, screws, and standoffs with a SS polished pocket clip.
I can't wait to put mirrored edge on it and daily it.
That sounds really sweet. It's such a great profile and design to begin with....Dressed up it will be a showpiece.
@@BazonBlades it really is, this is my first knife to break 100$ so I decided to go ahead and splurge. I really wish they made an all titanium version, yeah the carbon fiber looks great but I like the idea of all metal more than looks and a little weight.
I will finally have a knife that makes good use of the shapton glass stones I've been wasting on less than worthy knives.
@@zedisdead2785, it has been my favorite ZT since it was introduced. My 0452cf will never leave my collection.
@@BazonBlades when I saw the 0452 I knew I had to have it.
I'm ready to retire my TwoSun tanto which is D2 with TC4 titanium handles all for 70$, not a bad knife by any stretch of the imagination it's actually absolutely phenomenal for the price. I've just grown tired of EDCing it for the past 2 years. Wouldn't be a bad knife to review if you haven't yet. I don't see how you don't have more viewers.
Only time a knife leaves me is because it broke.
this zt is sweet I've carried mine for a long time and enjoyed it great video man 👍 👊 ✌
FlyGuy78, thanks for watching.
I can understand your opinion Eric. I love the 452 also very much. Sadly i had to sell it twice. But now i got the blue anodized version with M390 and it will stay in the collection. But i can not state it is the best ZT. For sure one of their best and definitely one of their most gorgious designs. BTW there are a few other brands as well with this kind of slim and long blades. F.e. the Böker Stingray, over 4" and maybe even a slimmer package.
KnifeCollector031 The Netherlands, we may be a half a world apart but we think much the same. I am literally laughing right now. I just finished a review video for the Boker Stingray that I will be posting tomorrow. Doing the 0452cf reminded me of the Stingray so I decided to do a review. Then I come here and find a comment from you mentioning the exact same knife. That is awesome.
Nice review! I really want this one :D
It's a great piece and seems to please everyone who likes large, slender designs. Thanks for watching.
The next knife im going to buy is the ZT 0452GL. Its a sprint run of this knife.
Same here, I go for quality over quantity. ZT, Spyderco, Benchmade, etc. I feel like $200 can buy a really damn good knife.
Greatest folder I have ever owned. I own Extrema Ratio MPC Benchmade Emerson auto bla bla...bottom line ZT just took over My EDC
Ben Reidy, ZT makes a great product for sure. And IMO this is a stand out model.
Love the design and its one that I'm dying to own, love ZT, but the 0450 is too small for me... I love the 0220. Hopefully ill get to experience the 0452cf one day. Maybe ill get lucky and someone will want to trade me for my 0450 with custom ano... Most likely plus cash or another knife! Awesome video as always. I'm consistently jealous of your collection!
EDC with Aaron, thanks brother. Yeah, the 0450 was too small for me. The 0452 is definitely the perfect size for this design. Even with the over 4" blade length it is so slim and lightweight that it disappears in your pocket. It really is a very special knife.
Love This Knife !!! But sadly it's over the legal carry length in my state. Looking at the Spyderco Matriarch 2 to go with my ParaMilitary 2 for EDC
19cohiba75, damn I'm sorry to hear that. It is a wonderful knife to carry. You could still have one in your collection though.