I am apparently in the minority here, but I never really cared for my mini grip. Partly because it just feels like an inexpensive knife, and partly because the grip never felt right in my hand. I naturally wanted to put my index finger forward of the pivot, as if there was a choil there. I eventually did one day while not paying attention, and cut myself pretty well. I considered getting a full size grip and adding aftermarket scales, but when I added up the cost, there are much nicer knives in that price range.
I really liked my 0566, and it is the only knife I have lost. It was my work knife and something must have snagged it while either climbing a utility pole or pulling a line through the woods. I went looking for it a couple days later but never found it. I'll definitely get another one at some point, but I had some others I wanted to try first. For me the weight is not too much, and adds to the quality feel. Mine had a light enough detent that it was only an ok flipper de-asssisted, but I actually warmed up to it in assisted mode. I have wondered if the M390 versions have ZT's stronger detents.
I have the 0562cf and it is fantastic, but just a little too large for me. I was really hoping ZT would do a 3" version this year, but obviously that did not happen. That combined with Hinderer prices coming down, I decided to pick up a 3" xm-18 wharnie. Given the combination of size and features, it is my current favorite. I'll definitely add a 3" slicer or spanto version when I find one available.
