ZT 0562 TI: One Year Later...

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

This review just goes to show how different everyone’s hands (and tastes) can be. I own this knife and have used it hard. I freaking love it. Amazing ergonomics and still slices well considering the stock. It’s staying in my rotation for sure.

[@disco4535]

Exactly. Talking about "Ergonomics" in a review is almost pointless because of how subjective it is. The 0562 doesnt feel great in my hand but fits my brother like a glove.

[@Apex_grind562]

I've own 4 hinderers, 1 strider, and many CRKs. Guess what? Zt 0562 is better than all I mentioned. I prefer the cf model. Crk is still cpm s35vn which is the norm. Hinderers, well they are amazing! But honestly , do a blind test , and this is slicier. My top 5 of all time.

[@Phaminator525]

I think this knife is better than the hinderer xm 18 depending on what model, but def not better than CRKs in terms of hard use. CRKs have tighter tolerances and are all on a bronze bushing system so it has less of a chance to mess up the action. Also CRKs are slicier in my opinion with the holow grind and thinner blade stock. But ZT0562 def is better than most hinderers. Except the xm-18 skinny slicer grind one.

[@HammerK99]

I just wish the 0562CF used a slab of cf without the ss liner.

[@michaelfuglie8865]

I take this knife to work on a construction site almost every day and it cuts all kinds of things extremely well, are you sure you didn't get stuck with a counterfeit.

[@richterknives]

Best review of this knife on the entire internet. 👊

[@senoB]

14:08 There is a reason Spyderco and Microtech did tip down for larger (manual) knives. Less adjustment of hand position from draw, open, to ready to use.

[@thespicyswede9302]

I really appreciate the amount of detail you went into!

[@powersww1reset]

This knife is marketed and praised as a hard use, overbuilt like a tank pry bar that’s capable of slicing, although not it’s strong suit, obviously. I appreciate your review on this blade. Even though you basically complained on everything that the knife was designed to be. So, basically it delivered on, what it is supposed to be, but that’s not what you wanted out of it. Just curious, what exactly does it not cut well? Besides, perhaps food prep, or slicing cheese and fruit.

[@erico2079]

yah mine cut just fine....can't compare an 0562 to a GB2....totally different ball park

[@DarnGood1]

I absolutely love my 0562. The M390 is hard to sharpen without stones, but Ive used it HARD and its toit like when it was new. It cuts and it takes a beating. I do agree about the painted clips though- Id prefer an unfinished clip that doesnt get chips in the coating.

[@sneakwastaken]

Must be an NVIDIA employee

[@meatballsguch]

You ever cut old gas line with a knife that’s thin behind the edge? I have and I can tell you most Spyderco’s will just roll the edge and you’ll be able to feel with your fingernail.

[@lenzielenski3276]

Don't get me wrong but "hard use" doesn't have to be that hard to make a difference. I own both the Gail Bradley and several ZT0562's. Doing something as simple as slicing open a box sealed with paper tape that conceals staples can and will notch a GB while the 0562 just laughs at it. Is it my choice if I'm slicing up a pile of boxes? No. But I often do carry it and have no fears doing prying or chopping or other "inappropriate" jobs with it. It IS right at my limit in weight for a carry knife. In fact, I'll only carry it in jeans for that reason. Could it be a little thinner behind the edge? Sure, that would be nice. If they ever decide to release it with a hollow grind, I'll be first in line. Meanwhile for opening packages, shaping a wood handle and as an emergency screw driver, it works just fine for me...and its fun to fiddle with. As to "its not the best..", well, its not supposed to be. Its an ONLY tool, the one you use when you only have ONE THING with you. Yes, the right tool for the right job. So, if you want to carry a leatherman, a knife and a pry bar all the time, great. If you're only going to carry one relatively small tool this hard use knife is great.

[@augustobh1]

Um dos mais sinceros e abrangentes reviews que já vi em toda vida. Meus parabéns por ter demonstrado verdades duras para muitos admitirem. Ganhou mais um inscrito. Forte abraço.

[@russellchevalier3606]

Well I appreciate your presentation and opinion, but have got to disagree with you on the blade. Mine works daily and the 20CV blade cuts everything. I just give it a couple of passes on the strop most evenings to clean the blade and it’s good to go.

[@edsaban572]

You can't find a Hinderer for $425 anywhere anyway. You may as well go for this,.

[@jackyl0712]

I occasionally carry a ZT0801BLK and it is pretty thick behind the edge. I can sharpen it to hair popping sharp.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I have an 0562 that I use daily abs it cuts like a mf. I’ve put a good 15-17° edge on it and it cuts everything I need it to at work with ease and holds an edge for a long time. Granted this is a newer model so the 20cv heat treat is great.

[@asburypiperpkgg2427]

Sorry, but if that ZT doesn't cut, then it is not properly sharpened, I have the same Knife and it is like a Scalpel

[@tunahxushi4669]

I agree with every single point you make about this knife. I own it, and I love it. But it never gets carried or used. It's just a flipper toy. But if you were out in the woods I bet you could baton the thing (I don't go out in the woods much anymore, and if I did I would just bring a hatchet). Out of the hundreds of knives I own (from $10 to $5000 in value) my most carried/used is a William Henry B12 Attache (Rockwell 67 -ZDP with DLC coating). Absolute perfect video, keep it up...

[@Mike-hn4uu]

Just picked up my identical brand new one on ebay for $118 with tax. FUCKING LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@senoB]

Wow, solid deal. Just getting one myself but I'm too scared to get higher end knives on secondary sites like eBay or forums...

[@KandKo]

First thing I do once black painted clips begin to wear/chip is get out the harbor freight sand blaster. 5 minutes later it looks like a titanium clip

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

EXACTLY.👍

[@RR31982]

I definitely will not be using my $300 0562Ti for prying. I think the drop shut action is impressive. It’s a great knife!

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

All mine are made in the USA except one Boker slip joint Solingen, Germany and the HEST T3 Triple Black, but that was made in Maniago, Italy - I could let that slide because Italy and Maniago itself is arguably the best place to get you a sweet piece. That piece is incredible IMO.

[@bibigreen6533]

I love this knife, which I own. But for some reason I don't like Hinderer knives, absolutely no interest in them 😅 Not sure what you can't cut with it for everyday usage. And for bushcraft it's pretty solid too. I will admit my reground Recon 1 does everything this ZT does but better. Cuts wood better, better ergos, better locking system, stealthier (joke), indestructible. But this ZT is cooler to show off, carries better and has superior steel. And the sound it makes woooo! It is just a solid tool.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I haven’t tried out a Hinderer yet but I haven’t been as interested in them as I am in Chris Reeve knives. Thanks for watching

[@greekveteran2715]

Recon 1 better ergos than the ZT 0562CF ?? I'm between these 2 and can't decide. I guess you would suggest getting the Reckon 1 instead of the ZT 0562 right?

[@bibigreen6533]

@@greekveteran2715 I mean for EDC I'd say the ZT has better ergos, but for bushcraft CS has better ergos. I ended up selling my ZT and keeping the CS, which I deeply regret. I've had many folders, but the ZT0562ti is the most satisfying one for me. More than the Shaman, the Spydiechef, and all the other solid knoves I've had. I miss it. It's also the deepest possible carry, which I adore.

[@Hungrybird474]

I have a ZT 0456 in 204p and it’s super sharp and has been easily stropped back for years . Sorry yours didn’t work out

[@sofakingphat8087]

In regards to your comments on imported knives, 90% of all titanium is refined in Germany. I don’t mean that as a criticism but it’s a fact and I thought it was a pertinent fact to share.

[@Vinyl389]

Ok so let’s talk about thickness behind the edge. I went through a bunch of my collection to measure the thickness behind the edge: BM Bugout: 25 thou. 2 BM 940s: 32 thou. BM Griptillian: 31 thou. Spyderco Para 3: 33 thou. Spyderco PM2: 33 thou. ZT 0562Ti: 27 thou. ZT 0452Ti: 34 thou. So overall in reality 30 thou is completely inline with other knife manufacturers, and I’d consider it acceptable. On the other hand I think 10 thou is rather unrealistic unless we are looking at customs or chef knives. I make some knives on the side and tend to shoot for 10-15 because anything less is rather weak and susceptible to damage. Just my $0.02

[@f1fork]

C’mon. With studs or flippers the INITIAL grip is equally useless. Both require a reposition. The only blade that is usable from the get go is a fixed blade. BTW … those aren’t thumb studs - they are a blade stop.

[@SNIPER_NO_SNIPING]

Only person on planet earth to complain about this knife.

[@tadeuszgawronski]

NAJŁADNIEJSZY ZE WSZYSTKICH PREZENTOWANYCH W KOLEKCJACH. OBIEKT POŻĄDANIA KAŻDEGO MĘŻCZYZNY.

[@AR9ify]

We don't understand you

[@karolwlad76]

@@AR9ify learn foreign languages or use google translate ;)

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Come on bro, just learn a new language…

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

Stopped at 6:14 to comment. What you just said is THE reason why I never popped on ZT. I handled 4 different ones at a knife store in Newport, KY (that sadly a month and a half ago when I called - said they were boxing everything up and closing the doors for good) named the Cecil Knife Company. That place seemingly had been there forever. Gone. Done.

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

Definitely a parkerized clip. Ernie actually did one for the Elvia and I love it. If I were to have your knife - I would scrape that black Teflon (and that is what it is IMO) paint off anyhow, plus it would make it look better. IMO. 👍

[@f1fork]

Can you document where hinderer, and CRK screws and pocket clips are made? Are these simply “assembled”in the US as well?

[@greekveteran2715]

Did you sharpen this knife and it didn't cut well? I don't own it, but all knife people are saying that this is the BEST ZT knife, and many of them, are saying, that this is their alltime best knife. How can so many people, say that this is their best knife ever, (one of them also mentioned, that he likes it better, than his custom knives) and you, say that it's not that good, it's not a good cutter etc. I'm asking because I was ready to get it, as my 1st quality knife. I never had anything better than an Opinel or a Victorinox. What should you get, if you could only have 1?

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

What I’m talking about is the edge geometry of the knife, not the edge sharpness. This knife is very thick behind the edge which makes it more difficult to pass through materials like cardboard. A sharp knife will cut paper, but that doesn’t matter if this knife is so thick that it struggles to pass through materials. If I could only have one knife in this price range it would be the Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2, next to that would be the Microtech LUDT

[@MrPocketfullOfSteel]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 Nothing a blade reprofile can't fix. IMO.

[@richardsimmons6526]

In my experience every knife I've owned from 1k to 120. Factory edge sucks give it 3 sharpening to get past the belt sharpening that heats up the edge.

[@richardsimmons6526]

If you have over 2k in knives then you should spend at least 800 on a sharpener

[@erico2079]

big dfference between M4 and 20cv, which is basically m390....your not hard using 20cv at 10k behind the edge...that shit will chip out and roll all day long

[@ziranwolf2696]

This is a great cutter!?

[@clo2715]

I have the 0562ti and I honestly never use it because of everything you pointed out. It's an over built knife that I find myself not wanting to carry. I don't want to sell mine because it's too much loss. I think that people should stop talking it up so much. If I could go back I wouldn't buy it again.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I agree a lot of people rave about it because it’s like an XM-18, but its nowhere close. Thanks for watching

[@Toki52]

Les George addresses all your complaints about the Hinderer in the ZT0920, it's a superior slicer with better ergos and absolute attention to detail. I love my GB2 but the lockbar release is a saw blade that slices up my thumb callus.

[@eatmelily]

I think you got a fake......I haven't measured mine, but every review I've seen comparing behind the edge between the Xm18 and the 562 are almost Identical at about 23.....

[@jonnychavez1879]

I like my 0562CF better than my Hinderer.

[@BeefGold]

After I heard you say you loosened up the detent to better utilize the "thumbstuds", I realized I should delete my previous comment and just move on. Good luck out there. I hope you have a day job.

[@edsaban572]

Hahaha.

[@christolley4946]

Wait how did you pull the knife from pocket and end up in the full grip ready to thumb hole/stud deploy position. Oh thought so.. Just kidding lol but really

[@pjs777s.8]

This knife is easily my favorite production knife in my collection for many reasons. For a production knife it doesn’t get better in my opinion. Beyond gorgeous. Best action hands down. Blade steel is supreme. GTFO😂

[@tunahxushi4669]

I don't understand your comment, his points are quite valid. You can disagree, but all of his needs and feelings about the product are well presented. I have hundreds of knives and could not find fault with his simple description. As the owner of this knife, I love it, but everyone has different tastes and needs. I don't carry it either for the reasons he mentioned, that doesn't make it a bad knife.

[@richardsimmons6526]

You must not work with your hands for a living. I don't always want to run back to my tool box for a "pry bar". Everything is a pry bar if you are willing to brake it and not cry about it. It's a tool at the end of the day.

[@richardsimmons6526]

It costs us a 120 a minute.

[@richardsimmons6526]

For 1 machine we have 8.

[@richardsimmons6526]

@Hungrybird474 I'm willing to kill my 500 dollar knife for my company make 20k

[@Hungrybird474]

@@richardsimmons6526 same here . I like when they look beat up except I broke a tip on a strider a few weeks ago 😂. I wasn’t mistreating it either . The very tip of my para 3 is missing also for some reason , very slightly . Mostly I’ll have a Milwaukee utility blade since I go through blades quite a bit but I always like to have folder .

[@AGC828]

Ummmm use the GB2 the way YOU want but "slicers" are not designed for what most people call "hard use" (e.g. tasks that would make a thin behind the edge blade chip or even break...the tip. Cutting 50 boxes down to size for recycleing is not "hard use".. What gets me also is hw "enthusiasts" use terms like "EDC" whene really wnat is meant is "everyday use"....whatever that means. What do "enthusiasts" use their $200 pocket knives for "everyday"??? "daily box cutting" :)) "EDC" was borrowed from the gun community--which refers to "...being prepared for that unthinkable moment when they need to protect tehir life or the life of friends/family ...using lethal force". A day most hope will never come. (...I don''t believe in it....civilians carrying pistols or revolvers for "situations" which will essentially be SWAT type senarios they aren't ready for nor trained for). ..but the "gun nerds" do it "...EDCing pistols/knives/flashlights/phone, keys....etc. :))

[@MrSudheerkenguva]

Hi, could you suggest me an overbuilt folder plz..

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I will say I haven’t tried all of these but a lot of people I respect highly suggest them: Kabar Dozier $20 Cold Steel American Lawman $100 Benchmade Griptilian $120 Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 $170 Spyderco Manix $150 Spyderco Military $200 CRK Sebenza, Umnumzaan $450+

[@MrSudheerkenguva]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 thank you so much!

[@graniumhdz419]

@@MrSudheerkenguva recon 1 and cold steel code 4 are nice too imo. I also have a benchmade contego, but the handle isn't too comfortable unless you sand down some of the edges a bit(or wear a glove during use).

[@MrSudheerkenguva]

@@graniumhdz419 thank you!

[@MrSudheerkenguva]

@Rosscoeginncoe Lake Havasu & Orange County thank you

[@Southernknife_addict]

This knife cuts great. Are you doing precision surgery or something?

[@danalebsack597]

I’m really not sure what knife you’re talking about. I have spyderco before you were born, hated everything about them other then they were cheap. I have benchmade and they are nice, also have 4 different ZT knives including this and it’s easily the sharpest I have and easiest to carry. Everything from deep hose cuts to d loop material. Kinda sounds like ZT touched you somewhere and hurt your feelings.

[@hamedizzy5137]

Hinderer is over twice the price.

[@MrSrtrider]

You lost me when you said you can cut with a ZT. What😂

[@sebs30v]

Don't bother with CRK, too much hype. Yes I've owned Sebenzas in the past, nothing special.