ZT0550 Gen 2

[mikegideon]

Can't believe I titled the thread wrong. It's an 0550

 

Well... I just had to. Nothing really new to report. Same flawless ZT quality. I really like this knife. It's a little smaller, and a little beefier than the 0561.

 

I think the scale is butt ugly, like everybody else. Hinderer makes replacement scales, but there are none to be found right now. They changed the clip on the Gen 2, which also changed the hole pattern in the scale. Who knows if/when they will make any more. I did order a Kryptoglow scale, but don't like it near as well as the Hinderer design. It's a lot more pimpy. I'll probably use it when it shows up.

 

 

Edited June 26, 2013 by mikegideon

[Major Kong]

Mike I may have a spare scale for that. Also, check Monkey Edge for scales if you haven't. Congrats on the purchase!

[mikegideon]

I checked everywhere. Monkey Edge had one color. Let me know what you can dig up. I ordered this one. It's not bad, and was only 40 bucks...

 

[mav]

Yep, they are ugly scales.  I had to change mine.  http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/33037-zt0550-hinderer/?hl=0550#entry679638

[mikegideon]

I saw your review from way back. Good luck finding any new Hinderer scales now. If the Kryptoglow scale looks ok when I get it, I will probably use it. I'll replace it with a Hinderer in a heartbeat if I ever find one in the right color. 

 

I LOVE this knife. Once I managed to wear a little hair off the detent, it deploys as fast or faster than my 561 with just a flick of the thumb stud. The lock bar has less tension than the Gen 1.

[Major Kong]

Mike I don't think the scale I have will fit. It's an original scale for a Gen 1 0551. Sorry.

[mikegideon]

The Gen 1 551 is the same knife. It's just a 550 with an Elmax blade (instead of S35VN). The clip holes are different, but that's it. Any of the scales out there right now have clip holes cut for the Gen 1. So, it will fit the Gen 2. You just can't mount the clip on the scale side. I carry it right side tip up... stock.

 

I have a couple of scales in the mail right now. The first is the one pictured above, and the second is this one...

 

 

I like the polished CF scale. Not sure I would like it as well as a Hinderer pattern in the right color. I'm going to wind up carrying this one a lot. Thanks for checking. PM headed your way.

Edited June 30, 2013 by mikegideon

[mikegideon]

I settled on this one. Fit and finish was great. It's not grippy, but I don't see it as a problem for me...

 

[Major Kong]

Looks great Mike, congrats.

[mikegideon]

Looks great Mike, congrats.

 

Thanks. I'm a mere pup compared to you guys. 

[Major Kong]

Thanks. I'm a mere pup compared to you guys.

Mike your starting trajectory looks a lot like mine did. Tread carefully my friend :)

[willis68]

Thanks. I'm a mere pup compared to you guys.

You are getting there Buddy, it becomes a firkin sickness trust me. The best thing I can say about the addiction is that the knives need no ammo

[mikegideon]

Mike your starting trajectory looks a lot like mine did. Tread carefully my friend :)

 

Are you sayin', some day soon, I'll be able to lop the head off a rhino like you? :)

[mikegideon]

You are getting there Buddy, it becomes a firkin sickness trust me. The best thing I can say about the addiction is that the knives need no ammo

 

Yeah. Looks like I got it. I'm covered up in ammo. i need to shoot some of it. You already know where I'm going next. Need to learn my sharpening tools.