Believe the hype The Zt 560 is awesome

[viper89]

The 0560 really stands up to the hype. This was my first ZT, framelock, $200+, flipper knife and I Love it. Worth every penny...and that's all it left me with...pennies...[it was really worth it]

 

[maximus83]

Omigosh this thing rocks. Just arrived today, all I have is a crappy cell phone pic, but it's everything I hoped it would be. This is my instant fav knife, works great even for a LH user.

 

[Thatbluetundra]

damn i want one of these lol

 

[JGguns]

Yea buy far my favorite knife to date!

 

[burddogg]

I was on the fence with the 0561, but after receiving one from a fellow BF member, I am glad I pulled the trigger. ZT/Hinderer really have a winner here, and it is well worth the MSRP.

 

[michaelm466]

I really like mine as well, I let my friend try it out to try the KVT, he thought it was spring assisted.

 

[docbp87]

So... mine squeaks. When I close the knife, there is an obnoxious, fairly loud squeaking noise. I have tried adjusting the pivot in both directions, and lubed everything fairly well... and it still squeaks. The only thing that seems to prevent the noise is applying a light pressure to the lock bar while swinging the blade closed. This makes me think that the noise is actually coming from the detent ball or something in that mechanism... Any ideas?

 

[Jdcooper]

I just received mine. It is beautiful and has an excellent factory edge. The fit and finish is perfect. But damn if it isn't impossible for me to open. It is physically impossible for me to open with the thumb stud one handed, and even two handed it isn't easy. The flipper is ok, I assume it will loosen up a bit, but it feels a but awkward to open and close compared to my most recent EDC, a Benchmade 585 with Axis-Assist. Hopefully I will get the hang of it, since the knife is visually stunning.

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

My list of PROs:

It is cheap.
Quality blade steel (Elmax :thumbup.
Solid lockup.
Once you overcome the detent, it opens smoothly and quickly.
Made in America.
Comes razor sharp.
East to clean/maintain.


My list of CONS:

The detent is just way too pronounced.
Size (just a tad large for EDC - XM18 size would be perfect).
What genius decided to require you to use two different size star tools to remove the scale bolts?
Would prefer more of a slicer profile.


As always, of course YMMV.

 

[Thomas W]

My list of CONS:

The detent is just way too pronounced.

For a novice of flippers like yourself I would agree that a heavy detent will be difficult for you to handle.

I'll add that each 056X will have variances with their detent set up. Some lighter than others.

As always, of course YMMV.

Indeed...

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

For a novice of flippers like yourself ....

I do not believe the ad hominem remarks are called for from someone who is supposed to be a moderator . . . especially when they have no basis in fact. You don't even know me.

But you DO know very well that many folks besides me have complained about the detent on these knives.


I have ignored your stalking until now. But stop stalking me.

 

[Shadow213]

I do not believe the ad hominem remarks are called for from someone who is supposed to be a moderator . . . especially when they have no basis in fact. You don't even know me.

But you DO know very well that many folks besides me have complained about the detent on these knives.


I have ignored your stalking until now. But stop stalking me.

A few people may have gotten a 0560/561 with a little stiffer detent, yes..........MANY people may be an exaggeration.

Thomas is stalking you? Now that's funny.....Lol

 

[jill jackson]

I don't see the heavy detent, myself. I think it flips really easy. In fact mine opens whether I pull the flipper fast, or slow.

 

[PG5768]

Thomas is stalking you? Now that's funny.....Lol

Indeed, it is.

And I do love my 0561. Learning how to use a flipper several years ago took a little practice and a nice slice in my thumb. But, with a little perseverance even I was able to figure it out.

Now I find myself sometimes going for the flipper even on knives that don't have one.

 

[Blues]

For a novice of flippers like yourself I would agree that a heavy detent will be difficult for you to handle.

I'll add that each 056X will have variances with their detent set up. Some lighter than others.



Indeed...

I do not believe the ad hominem remarks are called for from someone who is supposed to be a moderator . . . especially when they have no basis in fact. You don't even know me.

But you DO know very well that many folks besides me have complained about the detent on these knives.


I have ignored your stalking until now. But stop stalking me.

ad ho·mi·nem/ˈad ˈhämənəm/
Adverb:

(of an argument or reaction) Arising from or appealing to the emotions and not reason or logic.
Attacking an opponent's motives or character rather than the policy or position they maintain.

@ The Virginian...Let's please not let the thread, the forum and the discussion devolve into a needless exercise in futility. I don't know of the history you are referring to but I see no evidence in Thomas' post (above) that qualifies as an ad hominem attack. Perhaps a difference of opinion or perspective might be more accurate. I hope that open and honest dialog will win the day.

 

[CrimsonTideShooter]

I don't see the heavy detent, myself. I think it flips really easy. In fact mine opens whether I pull the flipper fast, or slow.

While I agree with you, having only one knife really can't paint an accurate picture of the detent.

My local shop has gotten over 30 of these knives in so far, and I've handled nearly every one. The detent ranges from almost non existent, to almost to hard to even deploy the blade, and that's coming from a flipper lover. One person with one knife can't really say "the detent is no problem," because maybe you haven't felt what they mean by heavy detent.

The detent varies pretty wildly on these knives. I own 5 of them, and all 5 are unique when it comes to detent pressure. I don't mind it at all, but I can definitely see how some people think the detent is too strong (if they got one with an extremely heavy detent).

 

[Pilot1]

I liked the 0560 so much I bought a second one as a back up. Both are perfect. This knife is a SUPERB value, and one of the better offerings from any production knife company. For me, it also rivals many customs.

 

[rmeron]

I'm not crazy about using thump studs,but I tried it on my new 560 today and had no problem. The flipper is way easier for me as my right thump was broken as a child and is unusually large. It's great for counting quarters but not for thumb studs.

 

[Thomas W]

I do not believe the ad hominem remarks are called for from someone who is supposed to be a moderator . . . especially when they have no basis in fact. You don't even know me.

You've posted enough for me to know that you know nothing about flippers. Complaining about the build and such just shows you're a like a flipping newborn. I don't need to meet you to see between your posts, and know what I know.

You carrying on like your in the know. Please.

It's all cool Big V, I'll ease up on you. Just go look in the mirror and open your eyes. What you'll see if you're honest with yourself is the same know-it-all newb flipper that I see.

Carry on Big V.

 

[redhat6161]

I absolutely love my 561 NOW..... When I first got it, it was stiff as all get out. It took a ton of force to get the blade out and then to release the lock to close it. I tossed it up to tight tolerances from a quality product. As such I flipped that sucker probably 1000 times. I like the flipper but I’m a thumb stud guy so I insisted that it be able to open with that option. I developed a nice callus due to all of this flipping.



My persistence has completely paid off. Now, after 1000 or so flips this thing opens like a slingshot. It now opens like one of my assisted knives. And it now closes just as easily. I prefer this knife over all of my $400 plus production knives and I have a few.