ZT 0562Ti disassembly. ZT has an issue.

Love the 0562. But they have had an issue where the lock bar inset sits below the Ti frame. So instead of fixing the Cnc code they are using a sanding air tool to fix it.

[@tallica4life81]

I love my hinderer no choil slicer in battle black. I like it because I use washers over bearings because I’m a cabinet maker and saw dust murders bearings. Just gritty action in 3 days. Teflon stays buttery smooth for months. Little nano lube and 😙

[@gbiscuits]

For a company named ZT, looks like there was some tolerance lol

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

gorillabiscuits yeah. Lol

[@SharpThinkingKnives]

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[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Sharp Thinking not sure if I should be concerned. 🤣

[@SharpThinkingKnives]

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[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Sharp Thinking thanks man. Plan on keeping this casual and no bias.

[@lyerlya]

Had mine anodized when I ordered it, they may have cleaned it or something, but it fires open beautifully.

[@eatmelily]

Mine is absolutely Perfection....

[@Sam-vd8uk]

I'm sorry to see others having issues with the 0562Ti. Mine has perfect centering, almost falls shut without a shake, and has no rock. My only complaint is the detent could be slightly heavier. May have to tighten the pivot a hair.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Sam only issue on mine is too strong a detent. And that sanding they did in it. Haven’t had a chance to fix it.

[@Ryan-mj6rc]

Interesting video. Got mine a few days ago. It was a lot smoother than yours out of the box but the pivot came loose and the blade centering was off

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Ryan they seem to kinda throw these together.

[@Ryan-mj6rc]

Freddy_theKnifeGuy yeah mine must have missed the quality control section of the factory

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Ryan yeah... little upset about it. But overall I like it. Getting some custom parts for it so it’s gonna stick around

[@Ryan-mj6rc]

Freddy_theKnifeGuy where are you getting parts ?

[@5OclockSharp]

ZTs quality control dropped substantially after the 0560 was released.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

3 words.....Tetra...gun...grease. I use it on all my knives. It smoothes out any pivot but does wonders to improve the feel of bearing pivots. It smooths everything out and produces a slightly "hydraulic' or dampened feel. Once applied and worked in it dries to a waxy condition. You can remove the excess at that point but I leave it as a barrier to prevent dust intrusion. You can use your favorite oil as well, 24 hrs after applying the Tetra if you want it to be lighter.

[@danielmaranon4693]

Im interested in getting this folder and i would like to know if that friction in the frame is only when is close or if is frictioning when is opening and closing.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

both opening and closing, but its more noticeable in closing. the 0562ti is still one of my favorite zt.

[@pk-tha-rapper]

Does the top pin spin for you when the knife is open? Curious if it is a defecf for mine.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Clean the pivot. And the hole on the blade where the pivot goes through

[@billcosbysjello2513]

Zt needs to step it up love the designs but damn. That is sad to see.

[@Christ-in-Damary-n-Dave]

I usually roll em' around on the palm of my hand with some denatured alcohol to get any loose crud out.

[@donfierro777]

What's the point of having a lock bar insert? I personally never liked it prefer solid with no screws, less screws to keep track of or falling out...

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

over time the titaium will wear and the lock up will get later and later. the lock insert will last way longer.

[@donfierro777]

@@freddy_theknifeguy6007 I see looks like those screws are going to have to be loctited in!! Thank You for your response I'm thinking of purchasing the zt 308

[@thewindrises]

if you check out other people's disassembly, they dont have the same issue.

[@5OclockSharp]

I really feel like since the 0560 was released, ZTs quality control has never been the same. I have a 0300 that I purchased in early 2012 and it’s quality is outstanding, zero issues whatsoever and the tightest, stick free lockup I’ve ever had until I got my Reates. But every 0560 I’ve ever handled had something off with it. All of them had lock rock, the action varied considerably between them, off centered blades, detect issues, etc. Even the 0560CBCF I had wasn’t quite on the level of my 0300. I also have an 0630 that came with a horrible factory bevel. And the issue you seem to be having isn’t even some anomaly, I’ve seen several in store that wouldn’t drop free due to lockbar tension. It does seem that the carbon fiber models receive a higher level of care from the factory as they’ve been the most consistent ones I’ve handled. But it’s still inexcusable.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Alex Nye honestly, they seem to only rally care about the factory customs. The 0392 line was EXCELLENT.

[@5OclockSharp]

@@freddy_theknifeguy6007 Never looked into it. But honestly for the price I'd probably just go buy an actual Hinderer or go get a Reate that will probably be better quality anyway.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Alex Nye yeah, Reate has definitely impressed me.

[@karlizen4990]

Check out neroknives channel, he details how all 7 of his ZT knives have lock rock and the lockbar fails with light spine whacks. Definitely not 'hard use'

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Kar Lizen I disagree with that. All my ZT are fine. No lock rock or issue with disengagement. Proper pivot tightness is critical to prevent lock rock.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I've had 2 0562CFs and they are both perfect. Sucks.

[@freedomring6364]

Why can’t they put a captured pivot in it?

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Freedom Ring wish they would!

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Yea thats my only complaint. My 2 562CFs were perfect otherwise.

[@blackhawkninjabeast]

My 0562 cf has the same marks

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

blackhawkninjabeast what’s the serial number?

[@blackhawkninjabeast]

Freddy_theKnifeGuy 16564

[@mr.badcat5536]

Just got a 0450 and it is the worst knife (mid-high price range) that I own. The detent is horrendous. For that price, buy a Protech Malibu instead. ZT action is actually painful from that detent. Bad job, ZT. Bad job.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Zt are terrible. Too many fan boys giving them clout

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

Tactical Center they have some good models. Overall I lean towards other brands

[@johnm.runyon3682]

Zt doesn’t use Loctite? It unscrewed easy.

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

John M. Runyon they use some type of thread lock. Almost looks like superglue and it gets very hard and is clear. I never had a loose pivot on a new ZT.

[@johnm.runyon3682]

No need to heat the screws up to get em out is what I’m getting out? I’m gonna take mine apart, but I’m used to Spyderco’s. Sometimes they’re a pain even after they’ve switched to blue because they use too much. So ZT screws should come right out?

[@freddy_theknifeguy6007]

John M. Runyon lol, yeah. This ain’t no spyderco!