New ZT/Hinderer Flipper is Coming!!!0560/0561

Thrill said:
Long live the flipper!
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:thumbup: Agreed! Not sure a non-flipper version would be my cup of tea...the KVT seems to work very well in conjunction with the flipper/strong detent. A smaller (3.0") 056X somewhere down the line would be awesome though!;)
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
:thumbup: Agreed! Not sure a non-flipper version would be my cup of tea...the KVT seems to work very well in conjunction with the flipper/strong detent. A smaller (3.0") 056X somewhere down the line would be awesome though!;)
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No it wouldn't! I usually share some your opinions but not this one. Why bother with this knife at all. The 3" - 3.5" folder market is so flooded, it's like I do't have to check cuz I know the blade's gonna be that size. Might as well buy a delica, 940 osborne, and a small Sebenza - call your collection complete.

I think most of the excitement this knife is causing is due to it's"look" and size. :)
 
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cziv said:
No it wouldn't! I usually share some your opinions but not this one. Why bother with this knife at all. The 3" - 3." folder market is so flooded, it's like I do't have to check cuz I know the blade's gonna be that size. Might as well buy a delica, 940 osbourne, and a small Sebenza - call your collection complete.

I think most of the excitement this knife is causing is due to it's"look" and size. :)
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I do see your point there. The size of the 0561 is nice, I agree. I was thinking it would be cool to have a 3" model in case you're going somewhere a larger blade isn't allowed.
 
I agree with both you guys (cziv & DrOpPoInT1110). Part of what makes the 0560/1 what it is, is its size. However, I also think there would be a place for a smaller 0560/1 inspired KVT/flipper knife. (That place being my pocket. :D) Just like DrOpPoInT1110 said, for times when a larger blade isn't permitted or would be inappropriate or inconvenient.

That said, even though an 0561 will technically be illegal to carry in my city (max 3.5" blade length) I think I'll still have to get one... It's just too awesome...
 
You brought up a good point. even though the market is flooded with 3" models as cziv said, i can't think of many titanium models with a ball bearing pivot. I think it would sell well.
 
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Revolverrodger said:
Zt needs to make a 4'' or 4.5'' version in the future
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Hah, and there's the other point of view. :) And, sure, why not? It would only be fair...

I do think that no matter what happens down the line size-wise, that 3.75" was probably the right size for the introductory version of the ZT/Hinderer flipper. In other words, if they were only ever going to do one size, I would think they made the right choice at 3.75." Sort of in between the small and the large crowds with a little bias towards ZT's heavy-duty theme, and little separation from the 0550/1's size.
 
IRZ28 said:
I do think that no matter what happens down the line size-wise, that 3.75" was probably the right size for the introductory version of the ZT/Hinderer flipper. If they were only ever going to do one size, I would think they made the right choice at 3.75."
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Agreed. 3.75" or 3.5" would of both been perfect if there was only ever going to be one.
 
EagleScouter said:
Finally scrounged up enough money for a ZT0560! Whoo-hoo! Its pre-order time! :D
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Thats good your getting in on the pre-order, I figured we probably have 4-6 months before these ship, I have a while to come up with the money. I do hope they ship sooner though.
 
Was really hoping: Hallowe'en.

Afraid it might be Valentines' Day!

But...worth the wait.

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