Hey all,
Recieved my Zt 0560 a couple hours ago. Seiral number 0016. Thought id give a few inital thoughts and small commentary with regards to this beast of a knife.
Initial thoughts, I love it. A bit bigger than I expected/am normally accustomed to carrying in my pocket but ill get over it. Came centered, nice early lock up, perfect just as to be expected.
Clip:
A lot thinner than the ZT 0551 (ofcourse this is obvious if you've seen any pictures of it). I do prefer it over the Zt 0551's because of the "lip" it creates, allows more of it to go into your pocket and less of it sticking out. It does seem flimsier though but it is ample for EDC carry and I do not foresee a problem with it.
Action:
Buttery smooth. Comes out with authority and a nice cling to it. In comparision to my tilt, I am finding that it is a tad bit more difficult to open. This could be soley due to the fact that the Zt's blade shape is a lot heavier (specifically at the front)? Nevertheless a lot smoother 99.9% of the stuff out there. Its a joy to flick.
Thumb stud deployment
As others have mentioned it is quite hard (if not impossible) to flick it. Atleast with my right hand(I am right handed). Oddly enough I found it a lot easier to flick with my left hand (non dominant). This could be caused by the fact that the detent ball is located on the left side (Ti portion) of the knife and when one puts pressure with their right hand its actually reinforcing the detent (moving the ball in more), while if your pushing it out with your left hand you are pushing the blade away from the ball (dont know how much sense this makes..but just try to imagine it I will clarify if needed).
lock up:
Nice early lock up. In comparision to the ZT 0551 it is a lot skinnier (refer to pics). Not saying that its a bad thing because it is plenty strong.
Furthermore the lock face is a lot at a more gradual angle then the lockface of the ZT 0551. I do prefer this more.
Ok now enough chit chat, here are some pics. Sorry for the quality but the sun is going down and it was starting to snow, will shoot better pics later.
Recieved my Zt 0560 a couple hours ago. Seiral number 0016. Thought id give a few inital thoughts and small commentary with regards to this beast of a knife.
Initial thoughts, I love it. A bit bigger than I expected/am normally accustomed to carrying in my pocket but ill get over it. Came centered, nice early lock up, perfect just as to be expected.
Clip:
A lot thinner than the ZT 0551 (ofcourse this is obvious if you've seen any pictures of it). I do prefer it over the Zt 0551's because of the "lip" it creates, allows more of it to go into your pocket and less of it sticking out. It does seem flimsier though but it is ample for EDC carry and I do not foresee a problem with it.
Action:
Buttery smooth. Comes out with authority and a nice cling to it. In comparision to my tilt, I am finding that it is a tad bit more difficult to open. This could be soley due to the fact that the Zt's blade shape is a lot heavier (specifically at the front)? Nevertheless a lot smoother 99.9% of the stuff out there. Its a joy to flick.
Thumb stud deployment
As others have mentioned it is quite hard (if not impossible) to flick it. Atleast with my right hand(I am right handed). Oddly enough I found it a lot easier to flick with my left hand (non dominant). This could be caused by the fact that the detent ball is located on the left side (Ti portion) of the knife and when one puts pressure with their right hand its actually reinforcing the detent (moving the ball in more), while if your pushing it out with your left hand you are pushing the blade away from the ball (dont know how much sense this makes..but just try to imagine it I will clarify if needed).
lock up:
Nice early lock up. In comparision to the ZT 0551 it is a lot skinnier (refer to pics). Not saying that its a bad thing because it is plenty strong.
Furthermore the lock face is a lot at a more gradual angle then the lockface of the ZT 0551. I do prefer this more.
Ok now enough chit chat, here are some pics. Sorry for the quality but the sun is going down and it was starting to snow, will shoot better pics later.
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The 560 is definitely going on my short list.
. Who knows though, maybe it will get better
