I just got mine in the mail today. I’m seeing the same loose fiber pieces all over the blue carbon areas, especially where the handle is rounded down to meet the liner. Speaking of the liner, the top of the carbon scale is flush against the liner but there is a noticeable gap between the carbon scale and the liner at the bottom of the knife, enough for things in my pocket to get snagged in between when carrying. This was my first ZT knife purchase- and believe me, I was really, really excited about it- and it will be my last ZT.
@killough710104 жыл бұрын
I actually like the silver liner on the one side because it matches the stop lugs and the lock bar stabilizer which for me harmonizes those color choices. To me if the stop lugs/ lbs/ or liner were the only light silver color on the knife I think you would look odd. I like the colors in this knife a lot I think the silver is a bit of an accent to me if the LBS was PVD coated it would have blended in too much to the scale and just been vanilla. I feel the silver also brings a industrial/ mechanized feel to the knife as well. I absolutely love it I just got mine in. Also my carbon fiber scale was perfect none of those fine hairs that you got on yours.
@jontorres19914 жыл бұрын
I love how genuine your reaction is to this !
@edwardschofield66924 жыл бұрын
Hi brand new scubb.Sorry to hear this about ZT.I have 3ZTs,0620,0095 bw ti,0562 cf.I have had my 0562 20cv for 6 mos,it is perfect.I wanted 0562 ti got tired of waiting.Got good deal on cf.Was a little afraid it might splinter.Very pleased with my 3.Hope I wasn t just lucky.G.L. have fun.
@jtucci57114 жыл бұрын
I would go to USA made knives and purchased one of theirs with the mod work on both sides which are getting better and better. Thanks for the review.
@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden4 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyyyy!!! An unboxing from The Docccc!!!! I dig it! Missing all your videos !! We need more you , and less politics imho ! Missed you and kwon, buddy.
@Stahlwerk884 жыл бұрын
“Factory special” in that it was just cobbled together with all the leftover parts they could collect at the factory.
@godflesh334 жыл бұрын
Love this knife but you are right. I want to see this knife taken over the finish line with factory special series
@ryanottaway14 жыл бұрын
I have a 562 in elmax. Absolutely love it. The only reason I don't have a hinderer is because I am left handed. I can't get over the fact that the pocket clip is not reversible. Glad I bought a 0393 instead of this factory special. Hopefully that knife comes in a little better.
@Magoot24562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video! I just opened mine and saw it was in bubble wrap...and INSTANTLY got worried i got shafted lol! I thought for sure it would have came in a nylon pouch!
@MetalRush6664 жыл бұрын
I got mine yesterday and I'm sending it back today. My knife came the same exact way. Voids in the carbon fiber, fibers protruding off the scale, and also very disappointed that the knife wasn't uniform throughout.
@bl45964 жыл бұрын
The white fibers are part of the design - they add texture to the grip and invoke conversation.
@nicholasnugen16893 жыл бұрын
Ya all those mistakes and flaws sure did add quite a bit to the conversation, you must be right.
@arolex114 жыл бұрын
I got mine and it's clean no fiber coming off. I have number 214 what number was on that one DOC. Could be QC issue. But I agree you take on this one. :)
@novak944 жыл бұрын
My cf scale was the same way. I took a lighter and gave it a quick flame 🔥 and all the fibers are gone. Poor QC but an easy fix. The bare liner is unfortunate but they have done that on other sprints.
@MrFixmeister4 жыл бұрын
It's pretty, and somewhat compelling, but I owned an 0562 for about 2 days and sent it back. The issue for me was that the relief cutout for the frame lock is decidedly sharp-edged and I couldn't come to terms with how it caught my pocket edge every time I tried to put it back in. I had others try it and saw the same with them. With thick seamed blue jeans, the cutout caught the pocket and resisted sliding in. For $220 I expected better. I know they're popular and in the hand, a great feel. Action was stellar but it wasn't for me. I ended up with a Benchmade Griptilian in 20CV - gray and blue handles.
@lanehoward44664 жыл бұрын
Good video as always I like the model just wish ZT would of spent a little more time on the finish I agree with you 💯 ZT step your game up
@Watchandcutgearchannel4 жыл бұрын
That’s definitely one of the coolest versions of the 562. I really wish we could see ZT come back with crazy factory customs... it’s definitely cool. Did they really need to have so many stand-offs? That’s my only critique.. the knife doesn’t look nice looking topside other then the liner you mentioned as well. The carbon fibers are disappointing.
@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video Doc.
@Icy_Knife_Reviews4 жыл бұрын
Really informative and stellar review as usual! It's too bad to see what ZT is coming out with, especially for a factory special. Oh well. Leaves funds of other fun items 😜. Cheers!
@FYLbingbong4 жыл бұрын
absolutely stunning. what a great looking knife. but silly they didn't pvd coat the liner and weird the scale wasn't 100% finished lol. still a great knife
@Sleepy_spartan7172 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised that qc let that knife out the door like that. But that’s why I ended up buying the 0562cf and Judy having it anod, buying an aftermarket scale and hardware myself.
@slo_carry4 жыл бұрын
I got mine in on the 2nd. Had really high hopes, never owing a ZT or a Hinderer design... Kinda disappointed. The PVD finish shows fingerprints like crazy and they don't really wipe away. The liner is not the same color as the back, which didn't really bother me, but the detent on mine is really weak. You have to really try in order for it to fire and lock up. It has a tendency to go half or three quarters of the way out and stop. Not drop shut, but smooth. I did like the loose fibers though. Thought they gave it a neat look, but they tend to grab pocket lint. I did like it enough to order a real Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Spear Point in S45VN, so I guess there's that...
@jcolterh4 жыл бұрын
I own ZT's and Hinderers. I love my Hinderers but all my ZT's are for sale. So, thats how I feel about them. If you want a Hinderer just save up and buy one.
@19Bearsfansince794 жыл бұрын
Or just go with a dealer like DLT trading that offers payment plans now ☺️
@jordanhughes12454 жыл бұрын
I think the issues, can make that a unique, special piece.
@Stahlwerk884 жыл бұрын
...for all the wrong reasons.
@jordanhughes12454 жыл бұрын
@@Stahlwerk88 perhaps
@BParker553 жыл бұрын
The more satin disk kind of balances with the blade stops. The one thing I dislike on all the 0562s is the cheap coating on the clip. Comes off almost immediately. I took a wire brush to mine to take it off now it matches the disk and the stops lol
@trevestor4 жыл бұрын
When Kai's legal department contacts you and tries to bully you tell them to F off!
@freedomring63644 жыл бұрын
The fact it has a fee spinning pivot is a deal breaker
@beerbladesgear4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty. I think this knife is a pass for me.
@Mridgwell4 жыл бұрын
Seems like Zero Thought was put into QC. ZT should take time to consider that in this day and age of social media if you don't take the time to ensure your putting out a quality product you will get exposed . The person buying this is gonna be a fan of ZT why let down your core audience , come on ZT get back to the glory days .
@nico-max4 жыл бұрын
Bonjour de France 🇫🇷 j’adore ce couteau 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
@SilverStackers4 жыл бұрын
I’ll just stick with gen 6 hinderers.
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
That's the next video 😆
@19Bearsfansince794 жыл бұрын
Why would you do that?!? They're so overpriced blah blah blah!!! Ugh ....good choice bruh 👊
@theblake53564 жыл бұрын
Yep. Me too.
@BParker553 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorFrunkey looking forward to that! You should definitely be getting a gen 2 eklipse! Especially because of your early ZT0393 love. There is a general misconception associating gens with triway pivots. Everyone just thinks it needs to be Gen 6 for triway across the board. Gen 6 of the XM is the first with the triway. Gen 2 of the eklipse is the first with the triway.
@Pitchenwithagun4 жыл бұрын
Frunkey, how is the close? Does it drop shut?
@yamsi124 жыл бұрын
My ZT 0566bwcf also has the liner that doesn’t match the black washed frame lock side. It’s annoying and just lazy on ZTs part.
@Rothbardy4 жыл бұрын
ZT has checked out a while ago. Lackluster effort
@profesorEDC4 жыл бұрын
One of the 3 ZT models I would still buy, but those steel liners... couldn't agree more. Is ZT doomed already?
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
I need them to step it up like they did a few years ago
@profesorEDC4 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorFrunkey I love my 0640 and 0566, I know the 0562 is the best they have...but man are they stumbling. Hope they have a better next year.
@johngordon29294 жыл бұрын
Well the box looks nice.
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
Haha 😄 that was the best part of the video
@tallica4life814 жыл бұрын
I still like the tiger stripe zt0562 better I know of one shop that still have 3 available
@kenmarapese90854 жыл бұрын
I like the carbon fiber but would change all the finishes on everything else.
@rossginn11712 жыл бұрын
Doctor Frunky where are you?
@patrickvanovermeeren45134 жыл бұрын
Good video. Something I can't say about This knife . Kinda dissatisfying. Lack of QC. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
@jessejames47744 жыл бұрын
Obviously ZT is selling there name NOW! Because the quality isn’t quite there anymore!
@randallkelley35994 жыл бұрын
Born in the USA, bing bang boodly bang. 😘🥰😍
@shotgunbowen4 жыл бұрын
Zero Tolerance isnt quite living up to their name these days.
@Mazzi64 жыл бұрын
Yeah "factory special" my ass. This is a disgrace. Wake up ZT! Thanks for the vid Doc.
@TripleEEDC4 жыл бұрын
*awkward* 😳😳😳 someone at KAI is in trouble
@don0giorgio4 жыл бұрын
Liner is not stainless, its titanium, as well as frame lock part brah
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
Sorry if I was wrong about the liner material! The point is, it's not coated. That was a disappointment.
@don0giorgio4 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorFrunkey yep, i have 2 sprints of this model one with orange g-10 handle and 204p pvd black coated blade. Frame lock is coated in the same pvd. Liner is not) and i personally dont find it ugly, its a design thing i guess, looks good) also have blackout version, gotta check the liner there
@don0giorgio4 жыл бұрын
@TNS1089 lets agree to disagree on this one)
@don0giorgio4 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorFrunkey i checked blackout version of 0562 i have, liner thats on the g-10 side is pvd coated. So i assume it varies from sprint run to sprint run)
@novak944 жыл бұрын
The 0562 liners are steel not TI...
@kratoids4 жыл бұрын
my OCD hates that steel liner color
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@ronniesuburban3 жыл бұрын
It seems these guys have been riding on their reputation for quite some time.
@jtucci57114 жыл бұрын
For me to purchase a knife without a balanced design such as this is very rare, why do ZT and others continue this cheap ass habit, because the end user accepts it and that is why I say no to ZT. The last knife I last purchased with this unfinished design was the Reate Iron and in spite of it being an excellent knife I was not able to get past that feature in spite of them doing some nice milling on the "B" side.
@BParker553 жыл бұрын
Oh man they should've coated that liner being the cf.... That sticks out like a sore thumb. My ZT0562BLK is coated so they definitely could have done that easily. They forgot? Lol
@user-xq7mv1if4e4 жыл бұрын
ZT dropped a duce?
@weltraumaffe41554 жыл бұрын
Glad I didn't order one. Send a message Doc. Send it back. I am a ZT fan but why pay top$ for slop[.
@ThruMyLens1004 жыл бұрын
Oh the desperation of ZT...how you have lost your way ZT. :(
@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater4 жыл бұрын
its beautiful just like you are doc
@kerryrwac4 жыл бұрын
Time to sell it along, since you won't keep it. Or, you could buy a rattle can of Duplicolour flat black and paint the liner and over travel stop. Then sell it, lol.
@Hikkinbmjh4 жыл бұрын
Be careful what you say in the KZbin or Instagram comments. This kid is very sensitive.
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
Who me?
@BParker553 жыл бұрын
ZT should just back off from making "fancy" knives. All of their memorable knives only include titanium and G10. They should get back in their lane lol I love my ZT0562BLK and it's my most used folder. Not fancy just a great tool that has a pleasing shape.
@ryancurry52844 жыл бұрын
Remember when ZT’s were better than a Hinderer?? Yeah, Me neither...
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
There was a time, but it has long passed
@ryancurry52844 жыл бұрын
For those who prefer bearings action, id agree. 👍
@HisGraceHisGlory4 жыл бұрын
I won't be buying for everything that you called out, no good, no good.
@timothybecker86054 жыл бұрын
Zt, well the heat treat is gonna suck and now their finish is questionable? PASS
@theknifewhisperer56674 жыл бұрын
They really should have put more detail into this. Kinda a let down.
@chrisjaskulski86134 жыл бұрын
RIP ZT... complete brand identity abandonment. Wouldnt be suprised to see that MTech knock off 0223 get some GLCF in an upcoming "FSS" 🤣
@DoctorFrunkey4 жыл бұрын
The glow cf is a strong no haha
@timothyallen94954 жыл бұрын
That CF is ugly imo. ZT isn't even trying to put out a good knife.
@powersww1reset3 жыл бұрын
Slow down!! I have to watch a different video now, so that I can actually look at the knife. Your hands are constantly, high speed fidgeting and bumbling around with the knife. Wu sah my friend!
@dark_gravity_edc4 жыл бұрын
Sorry you bought this but thank you for saving me nearly $300. ZT has been getting flack and this is part of why. How do you not finish a knife?
@twilly90224 жыл бұрын
I agree and considering the exact meaning behind the statement "Zero Tolerance" it's really quite rich to find this poor level of QC making it out the door on what appears a regular basis. There may of been a time where some Knife Company's could get away with this BS but not in today's market lol.😂 not for a minute.