ZT 0562 BEFORE & AFTER SHARPENING IMPRESSIONS

[@tobyvansyckle6525]

Hardware is MXG Hinderer style and I polished the pocket clip. Original hardware was black and I wanted it monochromatic. Thanks for putting such a sweet edge on it brother!!

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah thats what i thought but wasnt positive about the hardware, but i like this hardware anyway looks very tough, amazing knife for any collection and im glad that i got to sharpen it and finally get my hands on one

[@tobyvansyckle6525]

It was really cool to watch you review my knife! You did a great job! The only thing I don’t like about the knife is the dbl clutch... but I’d does get easier after you handle it for a bit like you mentioned

[@NeevesKnives]

@@tobyvansyckle6525 yeah you can definitely get used to it and adapt accordingly

[@jasonthyaw]

I was just about to ask about the hardware 😆

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Love the silver hardware on the Ti! Looks great! Notice ANY play in the pivot/blade connection? I had a previous 0562CF with the awesome MXG pivot but the pivot was like a couple thou too small so there was some blade play. Anyone else have that issue?

[@sigiligus]

I’ve gotta say, I don’t know what they were thinking with the stock black hardware. I’m sure some people like it, but it looks awful to me. It’s nice to see one with some better coloured hardware.

[@Cid_1]

Saw there was a few older ZT models that has come back in stock now, but all in 20CV instead of whatever steel the ZT models had before. Really considering picking up one of these. Or a Sinkevich design. Are they still worth picking up at retail price?

[@thefactor6909]

I love my ZT 0562 Ti definitely one of my all time favs. Nice edge brother👍🏻👊🏻

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

Does ZT have a slicey thin blade knife?

[@bamaninja929]

👍👍👍👍👍 out of five! Calling Dr. Neeve!

[@DeadRingerMachine]

This is why I use belts to sharpen my knives, so I can handle things like recurves - or any kind of curve for that matter. The Ken Onion Worksharp is an extraordinary tool.

[@anthonyberardi8904]

Agreed, I have the same system, and it’s so much easier & quicker than a manual system. Puts a great convex edge on it too

[@paullmight42]

that mirror polish is bonkers

[@Cameron_OKG]

I love my 0562 ti but am noticing a difference between that one and mine . The pivot on mine is T8 and not a standard flat head and also there is no way you can thumb flick mine unless you do thumb exercises I don't know about . Mines detent is seriously strong . Flipper works great but no to the thumb flick .

[@NeevesKnives]

This one has aftermarket hardware, and if this ones detent was any stronger i wouldnt be able to thumb flick it

[@evanacey1414]

Ya those aren’t thumb studs.. They are really only meant to be used external blade stops. So don’t feel bad guy... Most people can’t thumb flick their 0562’s. Including me lol.

[@fldiverjc4496]

Still my all time favorite knife. Great video

[@Nordraw]

0562 is one of my favorite knives. Nice review, which Civivi was that in your review?

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Love these Hinderer colabs the 0560 is another one I would like to check out. Great review 👍

[@brianhalbritter6306]

Recently got one, sadly it came with a really strong detent and bad bad lock stick. I took it apart cleaned/lubed it up and the detent was smooth after but the lock stick was just too awful (tried both sharpie and graphite methods and about 200 open/closings with no improvement). I ended up sending it back. Very disappointed with the QC from ZT kinda turned me off of their knives, sucks because they look great.

[@NeevesKnives]

Wow! To bad you didnt just exchange it for a better one, sometimes things just happen or parts expand And contract, but i dont think its typical atleast i havent heard of it being a common issue

[@brianhalbritter6306]

I thought about that or sending it directly to ZT for warranty, but I feel like if you’re buying a $280 knife you shouldn’t have to do that? Maybe my standards are too high for that price range? I don’t know..gonna put the refund towards something I can trust, maybe an actual Hinderer or a large CRK. I have a small Sebenza 31 already (love it) and want something bigger.

[@lenzielenski3276]

I have 4 0562's including a Ti and nary a problem with any of them. You really shouldn't get any lock stick because its a steel lock bar insert connecting to a steel blade tang. The sharpie/graphite won't work for that or at least not well. For that one surface should be softer than the other. Personally, I'd just have asked ZT for a new insert and once on the way I'd have removed the existing one and buffed it with stropping compound. That should remove any burr. Had that problem with a Twosun and a new insert solved the problem. Once I had the replacement I tried the buffing and now keep that as a spare. I wouldn't get upset over something like that. My Sebenza still has lock stick and its been open/closed several hundred times. Its better, but still not gone. Going by your rules, no one would ever buy one again.

[@kevinAuman1]

Damn bruh, that Rockstead really laid you right open ehhh??? Left a nice scar anyway lol

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah i got plenty in the collection might as well have another

[@AGC828]

Will I buy one? I have the 560 (from about 11 years bak). truly built lie a tank. No complaints at all. Which makes me wonder when the odd YTer complains about a 357 and does shoe "lock slip in his video...makes me wonder...was it staged? e.g. did he danage the knife for the video to get views and because he was banned from the KAI/ZT Instagram channel because of soemthing he said that was negative...shrug. I've seen most of the 357 YT reviews...all glowing reviews. NONE mentioned "lock slip". LIner-lock or not. I tested my 560 for the heck of it just using "finger pressure". NO WAY I'd move the blade invoking "lock slip". My finger woud break beofre the blade moved . :) I'm sure it's the same with the 562 Ti...not sure if I'm getting one just for the Ti show-side scale and the 20cv blade..heh...do want the 308....357? Shrug. 350? Shrug.

[@Aa-ron22]

Another great video. Bought me a manix 2 since u said how much u like it

[@NeevesKnives]

Nice let me know how you like it, also brand new the lock will be very strong, you can leave it partially opened when your not carrying it, basically compressing the spring while your not using it for a couple weeks and it will help break it in

[@russcagle6965]

I want one! Good review sir! ✌️

[@rbaraka1]

Where did you get the titanium deep pocket clip and hardware for the ZT 562ti? I'm going to make mine monochromatic as well, love the look!

[@mikeflamion7915]

where did that person get that hardware for the knife?

[@NeevesKnives]

Probably ETSY or Flytanium

[@jt7966]

Whats your experience with bearing wearing off titanium?

[@NeevesKnives]

Not to much ive seen bearings that have left dents in steel liners before, but i honestly havent seen many knives that had problems like that with titanium normally theres a steel washer in between the bearings and the titanium, this knife was not mine and it was in for sharpening so i never took it apart. I personally like to see steel washers in between but i havent seen to many issues personally

[@hamedizzy5137]

I just picked on up and the choil on mine is very different the plung is further back and the choil is deepest

[@drinkwater1915]

Very cool. These have been pinging my radar recently.

[@edwardschofield6692]

Nice review.I enjoyed it. I wanted ZT0562 ti for long time.I finally gave up and,bought the 0562cf.I am very pleased with it. I had it for 6-7 mos.I have worked it pretty hard sometimes.I have stropped

[@edwardschofield6692]

it 2 x without compound, took a steel 2 x to it.Light touch up with fine diamond grit.20 cv holds an edge well.I think ZT recommends 17% angle.Stay safe

[@NeevesKnives]

Yes i agree on the angle, thats why laying this one back definitely will improve its performance glade that yours has been serving you well, amazing knife that i would love to have in my collection

[@edwardschofield6692]

Thanks hope u find one,sure u will b happy.

[@meatballsguch]

Looks like he swapped the original hardware for actual hindered hardware my screws are all torx and I do know the hinderer stabilizers and screws will fit.

[@guerillamike5150]

Hardware is from MXG gear, I think

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks

[@Mridgwell]

Did you adjust the pivot, original pivot is free spinning was curious how it is with that kind of hardware and not being able to really lock in other side of that flat pivot?

[@NeevesKnives]

I didn't atleast I don't think I did

[@randyf.9188]

I have the G10/Elmax 👍🇺🇲

[@Joker-yb6ks]

Bro where you buy the screw, can send me the link, thank

[@NeevesKnives]

It wasn't mine but look on etsy

[@thomaslanders6244]

I’m not a flipper fan and got rid of most of mine but probably should have kept the 0562. I did keep the 0801Ti that is really underrated. The blade stock and handles are thinner then the 0562 and flips just as good.

[@NeevesKnives]

Nice! Yeah zt has some great knives

[@jacksonperocfrenchzfourtou4283]

i m fond of mine action is awsome!

[@NeevesKnives]

Its a great knife for sure

[@f1fork]

Its a flipper with blade stops -- they are NOT thumb studs.

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah but they land where thumb studs go and work

[@timbo4374]

BANG! I'm 1st !!! You dp a nice edge bro. I'm looking forward to using your edges whenever you send mine back. Even though I am capable of sharpening, it's nice to use others edges sometimes. I am not all that into sharpening. I DO like to strop though. I find it therapeutic. You would think that if I like stropping, I would also like to sharpen, but for whatever reason, I don't. Go figure. I guess I'm just weird, lol.

[@NeevesKnives]

👊👊👊👊👊

[@timbo4374]

@@NeevesKnives Back atya bro. and btw, don't take that comment as me rushing you. We already spoke on that..no big rush.

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks bud, the shipping is insanity right now id be scared to mail anything i finally just got a package sent weeks ago, im going to do fixed blades this week though, 👍

[@timbo4374]

@@NeevesKnives Take your time bud. If you dropped them in the mail tomorrow, I probably wouldn't see them for another month anyways, lol. It's all good.

[@Nordraw]

0562 is one of my favorite knives. Nice review, which Civivi was that in you video?

[@NeevesKnives]

The Mckenna

[@FYLbingbong]

love the zt 0562TI sadly I'm still fighting to get mine stupid canadian border confiscated mine. 😢💔 hopefully DLT trading can help me out or canada 🇨🇦 can send it back. lol sorry about the rant on how silly canadian laws are. beautiful knife. awesome video

[@NeevesKnives]

Man that sucks and i hate that for you, hope thisgs workout for the better brother!

[@FYLbingbong]

thank you sir that means a lot your awesome and I hope so too 0562TI it's a amazing knife. I never hear anything bad about it. have a great night and stay safe 🙏

[@NeevesKnives]

@@FYLbingbong You too! 👊

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

So for someone who want a Hinderer knife is this a great choice or should I spend the extra money to get a XM-18?