Question: Does anyone actually do anything with the Jens Anso Zulu?
Question: Does anyone actually do anything with the Jens Anso Zulu?
Not tryin' to start nothing here, but I can't help but wonder if anyone actually uses the Zulu for their day-to-day/work needs or if its an interesting collector's piece? I like the look of it, but that unusual blade just leaves me scratching my head. Is it really practical for anything? It must be a bear to sharpen.
Interested in all viewpoints on this unusual, interesting knife.
Tod
Interested in all viewpoints on this unusual, interesting knife.
Tod
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I don't have one but would like to someday.
Seems to me while interesting looking it combines standard knife anatomy. It's a recurve with a bit of an upswept tip. Probably not the best at all tasks but if the belly is kept sharp it should be completely functional. A clip, drop point, or leaf are more pragmatic but I can see the Zulu having certain advantages and looks cool.
Seems to me while interesting looking it combines standard knife anatomy. It's a recurve with a bit of an upswept tip. Probably not the best at all tasks but if the belly is kept sharp it should be completely functional. A clip, drop point, or leaf are more pragmatic but I can see the Zulu having certain advantages and looks cool.
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It's a model I considered on the same level as the Perrin PPT. Finally went with the PPT. I might buy one somewhere down the line (reminder to self - you promised not to buy anymore knives after getting the Tuff. reminder)
I hope you guys dont make me break my promise to myself. Now that would be bad :D
I hope you guys dont make me break my promise to myself. Now that would be bad :D
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So it sounds like the knife is almost perpendicular to the surface of the table?Daniel wrote:It is really handy when you are cutting something on a table or similar. The front of the blade is parallel to the surface while the handle is raised making it much easier to cut.
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Yeah, the PPT seems more practical to me, and equally cool/fun looking. You like?KardinalSyn wrote:It's a model I considered on the same level as the Perrin PPT. Finally went with the PPT. I might buy one somewhere down the line (reminder to self - you promised not to buy anymore knives after getting the Tuff. reminder)
I hope you guys dont make me break my promise to myself. Now that would be bad :D
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ZULU: Probably at the top for recurve models
I'm not a huge fan of recurves but the ZULU and the older/discontinued Stryker models are both well designed. Also I have to mention the older Adventura model if a recurve is what you think will do the job for you.
Personally I just wish the ZULU had just a bit longer blade. But I do like the handle design.
Personally I just wish the ZULU had just a bit longer blade. But I do like the handle design.
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JD, do you mean well-designed for a specific purpose, or just a well-made knife with a great F&F? The latter, I don't doubt at all. Plus, I really like the handle design, too, but the PPT, say, just seems more practical and all-around user-friendly to me. And you're right, hawkbills DO rule!JD Spydo wrote:I'm not a huge fan of recurves but the ZULU and the older/discontinued Stryker models are both well designed. Also I have to mention the older Adventura model if a recurve is what you think will do the job for you.
Personally I just wish the ZULU had just a bit longer blade. But I do like the handle design.
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I had the Zulu in my EDC rotation for a few weeks. I love how it feels in my hand and how well it operates (probably smoother than my PPT). The only drawback to it I could find is that the blade shape didn't give it any functional advantages, but it did operate very well.
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I carry mine quite often. But the only "duty" it sees is light duty around my office or home, usually cutting paper. I do work hard with knives sometimes, but haven't carried the Zulu for that. Frankly, the Zulu is one of my favorite Spydercos just because it's so cool looking, opens easily, and feels great in hand. I do imagine it's more trouble than average to sharpen, however. But other than some stropping, I haven't had to sharpen mine yet.
It gets the job done as good as the best, at least for light tasks, and that tip seems perfect for pencil sharpenning... :) It also feels great and have that "exotic awesome" looks (Taichung fit and finish). You rarely will miss some jimping because the handle is so good, but maybe not the best knife for biggest hands.
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My Zulu feels great in the hand, slices great, stays sharp. I've used it everyday for 10 months for light duty. Still has the factory edge.
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Still shaves arm hair!Donut wrote:Orlando, please sharpen that thing, you are torturing me with those comments. =P
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