Re: Cracked Blade on My ZT 0551! w/ Photos
Well, I wanted to post an update. The ZT guys got my knife back to me with a brand new blade at no charge in under 3 weeks, so from that perspective, I have to give them huge props. The knife was as good as new in a couple weeks and really it was a very painless procedure. So cheers ZT!
However, I have to confess I was/am still a little disappointed in the blade they put in. I have (had) a 0551, so it was a limited edition knife, with the limited edition Elmax steel, and was serialized No. 1257 as you can clearly see in the photos above. The blade they put in was a completely sterile replacement. So there is now no markings on the blade to indicate the brand or model, the steel, Hinderer design, or the limited edition serial number. So, functionally, it works fine and I have no problem using it as I always have, but I could never sell it as a 0551, as it no longer is. That seemed like kind of a lame move from them. I'm glad I didn't buy it as a collector's item or I would be really ticked. :ironic: