Sticky Zero Tolerance 0560 ZT0560

[viper89]

My 0560 is very smooth but the lock was sticky, it just needs a break in period. After that smooth closing and flipping fun for all.

 

[The Logical One]

It's technique more than anything, and as some of the others said you can't compare it to the 350 because it isn't assisted. Another tip to get it to really fire out is instead of pressing down on the flipper like a light switch, put the meatiest part of your finger tip (the middle) on the edge of the flipper where the first groove starts, and push in at a downward motion.

 

[stebolicious]

I recently picked up a 561... and i cannot put it down! I have bought a few other knives in between, and normally i put them in the rotation to test them out, but they’ve been sitting around because they cant compete with my new baby...
HOWEVER... The ONE knife I have put before the 561 is the Spyderco Manix2 XL. I dont know what it is.. its the perfect edc for me.

In any case, the 560/61 is definitely a fantastic knife to have.

 

[Hauling]

I got an 0560 today and it's perfect. Not sure if this is a new batch or something but everything on it is just right.

 

[The Logical One]

I got an 0560 today and it's perfect. Not sure if this is a new batch or something but everything on it is just right.

I read somewhere on the newer zt056x's they carbidized (sp?) the top of the lock bar that makes contact with the blade. My 0561 has a fairly low serial number (712) and it doesn't stick at all though. Not sure exactly when they started doing that.

 

[Zach Gulsby]

I read somewhere on the newer zt056x's they carbidized (sp?) the top of the lock bar that makes contact with the blade. My 0561 has a fairly low serial number (712) and it doesn't stick at all though. Not sure exactly when they started doing that.

I'd also be interested in knowing when the carbidization started.

 

[Hauling]

I read somewhere on the newer zt056x's they carbidized (sp?) the top of the lock bar that makes contact with the blade. My 0561 has a fairly low serial number (712) and it doesn't stick at all though. Not sure exactly when they started doing that.

I looked this one over and didn't see anything but that doesn't mean much! This is serial number 2303.

 

[jimmer_5]

THe 0560's have always been carbidized.

 

[Hauling]

well that explains it then, this one is slick as oil on top of black ice.

 

[PURPLEDC]

THe 0560's have always been carbidized.

Really? I thought you could actually see this after its layered on the lockbar. Mine doesnt seem to be carbidized. And also I saw a youtube video of someone carbidizing their 560 and it looked a lot different as he was doing the process. Maybe he does it a different way?

 

[kreole]

Really? I thought you could actually see this after its layered on the lockbar. Mine doesnt seem to be carbidized. And also I saw a youtube video of someone carbidizing their 560 and it looked a lot different as he was doing the process. Maybe he does it a different way?

You can see it. They didn't do the whole lock face, just a thin strip on the face near the edge of the lock bar closest to the detent. It looks rougher than the rest of the lock face.

 

[EZ Bake]

THe 0560's have always been carbidized.

Have the 0551s?

 

[M4J0R T0M]

As said you cant compare a 560 with a 350. The 350 has a torsion bar that aids in the deployment of the blade. A 560 has bearings in the pivot and a stronger detent yet has no or torsion bar whatsoever. It is quite possible that a couple of the pivots were too tight but if properly adjusted these knives are as fast or even faster than an automatic. But the only caveat is there is a technique to deploying the blades in a way that will get them to snap with authority. The best way I can describe it is to build up energy on the flipper by stiffening your finger almost like how you build up energy in you fingers if you are going to snap them. A good way to do this is to actually apply force to the flipper in the opposite direction or in towards the handle so that your building energy but not moving the blade. Then when you have as much energy built up as you can develop redirect the direction of said energy and the blade will fly out with authority. A couple things you need to understand

1. The thumbstuds are not really designed to open this knife. Its is designed with using the flipper. The thumbstuds shouldnt really be looked at as such and rather as a blade stop for lock up.

2. Another thing that can screw up a good deployment are your other 3 fingers when your firing the knife. If your have a iron death grip on the knife and those fingers are on the lockbar you are actually pushing the detent forcefully into the blade and this can either prevent the blade from opening or it can actually slow the blade after its deployed. There is a small learning curve with these knives but once you master it you probably will like them more than an assisted knife. Especially since there are no torsion bars to wear out.

+1 There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you get it down pat you can't stop flipping it? I use a very simple but very effective technique and deploys the blade like nobodies business. I'll see if I can describe the technique so that it makes sense.
I had always thought you pulled back on the flipper, as in pulling the flipper towards the heel of the knife. That's not the case with this knife. Here is the technique I use. First take your pointer finger and point with it, then push your finger onto a desk or table. That is the kind/type of pressure you want to apply to the flipper. Now, instead of pulling the flipper, push it into the frame like you are pushing your finger into the table. The blade should shoot out with authority. I have found that if I place my finger more to the backside of the flipper, where the jimping is located, and then push it down and forward a little at the same time, it deploys even faster.

If you are still have trouble you need to adjust the pivot or maybe even take the knife apart and polish or sand the detent down a little. I was in my local store today and they had an early serial number 0560 and I literally could not open the knife with one finger. The detent was WAY to strong on that knife.

Picked it up on the way home. Love this thing. I got the smoothest one he had. What a knife. Unfortunately he showed me the ZT0303 while there so my next purchase may already be a done deal.

Congrats on your purchase. You'll love it more and more, the more you play with it.

I don't even have to use any wrist action to open my 560,it came from the factory that smooth. I love it!

Mine was this way also. I can hold it vertical, to the where the blade has to fight gravity the whole way, and still flip it open with absolutely zero wrist action. I just can't get over how smooth my 0560 is!

 

[EZ Bake]

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Anywho - where is the info on the lock-bar face being carbidized for the 056X series? I can't find it anywhere (also, I'm very curious as to if my 0551 was Carbidized as well).