Just received a Dendra Deer Hunter yesterday, a very impressive knife, especially with a cost just north of a $100 bill. Once in my hand I immediately begin to draw parallels to the ZT0200. The Dendra is just a little bit smaller than the 0200, really hardly noticeable in fact. Construction is identical to the ZT, a linerlock with the same .080" thick steel liners, a .160" thick blade that is 3.75" in length and made from D2 steel @ 60-62 HRC, and handle scales of machined G-10. Though the scales on the Dendra are even in thickness from front to back, and this knife just feels awesome in my hand. The flipper, like many have mentioned, takes some break in time and I am still breaking it in. Using the thumb studs lets the blade open with no problems. Lockup is rock solid with no movement in any direction, and the liner is just covered by the blade tang leaving plenty or room for any wear that might occur. One thing I would like to see would be phospher/ bronze washers instead of the teflon washers it currently has. The only reason I want the p/b washers is because they do not compress and possibly tear. I keep a fairly tight pivot and the p/b washers just have a more solid feel to them.
Overall I am really impressed with this knife. I didn't mention the fit/finish and it is excellent. Scales and liners are in line with each other, with no gaps between liners, scales, or backspacer. The blade is centered within the handle when closed. I would like to see a foldover pocket clip because I like my knife not to be readily seen, but the clip provided does put most of the knife into your pocket with only the back tip sticking out. I have taken the clip off and covered it's shiny surface with some black 3M Stair Step tape taking care of that shine! This is a great feeling knife with a solid feel in your hand due to the 7.3 ounces it weighs, only off by .5 ounces from the 0200. The big difference to me is the straight edge of the blade with no recurve like that of the ZT0200. Of course, as with all new toys we receive, I have it in my right front pocket where it has been all day.
Overall I am really impressed with this knife. I didn't mention the fit/finish and it is excellent. Scales and liners are in line with each other, with no gaps between liners, scales, or backspacer. The blade is centered within the handle when closed. I would like to see a foldover pocket clip because I like my knife not to be readily seen, but the clip provided does put most of the knife into your pocket with only the back tip sticking out. I have taken the clip off and covered it's shiny surface with some black 3M Stair Step tape taking care of that shine! This is a great feeling knife with a solid feel in your hand due to the 7.3 ounces it weighs, only off by .5 ounces from the 0200. The big difference to me is the straight edge of the blade with no recurve like that of the ZT0200. Of course, as with all new toys we receive, I have it in my right front pocket where it has been all day.
