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kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:24 pm
by smoky97
Hi , I would like to know which one of these would be the best for camping ? I have a leek but I am afraid to bend or break the fine tip . Thanks for your time , I appreciate it .

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:29 pm
by junebug
I WOULD GO WITH THE LARGER CRYO ::nod:: ::tu::
IF I HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THOSE 2............. :mrgreen:

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:16 pm
by jerryd6818
If you're thinking about going with a Zing, I think I would be more inclined towards the plain blade. This one looks like it's more for show.
Kershaw 1735 OR Zing - Open.JPG

This is the plain blade.
Kershaw Zing Plain Blade.jpg

I have to agree with Josh. If you're stuck on Kershaw and one of those two models then I too would recommend the Cryo.
Kershaw%20CRYO%20Knife%20004.jpg

BUT

If you're open to other suggestions, the Buck Slimline 721 (made for Walmart) or Spitfire 722 (same knife with a slightly different handle profile) seems to me to be a bit more beefy and more appropriate for outdoor use, like camping. ::shrug:: And it's made in USA.
Buck Spitfire 722 - Gray.jpg
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There are a ton of choices out there and what suits me might not suit you. To each his own.

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:48 pm
by smoky97
Thanks for all the info . Not sure which one yet ?

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 11:53 pm
by junebug
IF YER WORRIED BOUT TIP ON LEEK....YOU WILL ALSO ON ZING ::nod::
CRYO HAS THICKER TIP..... ::tu::

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:45 am
by TripleF
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge fan of the Cryo (seen in the pic above by Jerry, which I took :mrgreen: )

Re: kershaw cryo or zing

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:11 am
by jerryd6818
And to think I snatched that picture off the Google images page. Who'duh thunk it. Thanks Scott. I picked it because it's such a good picture.


Oh, yeah and Smoky, Scott is the guy to ask practical application questions about the Cryo. Not only does he have a blog where he reviews knives, he gets out into the countryside with his grandsons and actually uses the knives.