Sorry guys, this one turned in to a bit of a ramble. 🤷🏻♂️😂 So much to say, but I hope this was helpful... or at least a little entertaining. I did end up picking one over the other. BUT I really like them both!
I was thinking about the Hinderer series knives, but the comment on customer service has definitely turned me off. I am glad to hear it told how it really is. Does it kill them for me? No, but it impacts it and moves it down the line for me.
at least they responded to your mail!😂 when i texted them about my wonky xm18 (horrible detent, blade was so off that it scratched a liner, bad action in general) they never responded. tried it multiple times, never got an answer. that was when i decided that it was my first and my last hinderer.
Great vid. The timing if your vid was perfect for me. Ive been trying to decide between a ZT or Hinderer for my next purchase. I guess Ill announce my decion on IG or YT. 😉
Hahaha “Get outta here knat, I’ll cut cha” lol I want to get a Hinderer eventually, although your experience with their customer service has me a little worried. There are a few ZT’s I’d like to get, the one I want most is the 0562. I always liked the Ti version, but your CF version is making me lean the other way 🤔
sharpenedblade0 RIGHT!! That’s exactly what I was thinking! Literally no one likes a weak detent. 😂 The Ti and CF versions are both amazing. I plan on eventually swapping out the CF scale with a custom scale from Sharp Dressed Knives, so that’s really the only reason I got that one.
sharpenedblade0 not sure. I’d like to get a brass or copper snakeskin CF, but I’ve never seen him carry that material. Kinda just waiting till is see something that really screams my name.
Rick Hinderer knives are in the same boat as CRKs.....great knife but $100-150 bucks over priced. ZT Hinderers are great blades that are $50-75.00 bucks too much. But the ZT 0562 TI is 90% the real deal all day long.
wrjames38 The 0562 TI is SWEET! I only got the CF because I plan on getting a custom scale for it. If I was staying stock, it’d definitely be the TI. 🔥
I’m thinking they refer you to dlt because they have a partnership. They’d rather keep producing knives than looking for your perfect detent especially when their partner is willing to handle it for you.
Eklipse hardware fits the 0393. In the past ZT made a better Hinderer. Now it's definitely Hinderer. Honestly, outside the 0393 and 0562, ZT has gone down.
Dark Gravity I don’t think the pivot screw and collar from the Eklipse fit the 0393, but everything else does. I could be wrong but that’s what I heard. I’ve never owned an Eklipse. Completely agree with you that ZT has gone down. The past 4-5 releases have been awful in my opinion.
Sorry guys, this one turned in to a bit of a ramble. 🤷🏻♂️😂 So much to say, but I hope this was helpful... or at least a little entertaining. I did end up picking one over the other. BUT I really like them both!
Congratulations you're over 200. Great discussion.
Rusty Knife Lover thanks bro! 🙌🏼
I agree with you. The last few ZT models haven’t interested me at all. For under $300, ZT has some pretty epic models.
Joseph A absolutely! Couldn’t agree more! 👌🏼🔥🔥
I was thinking about the Hinderer series knives, but the comment on customer service has definitely turned me off. I am glad to hear it told how it really is. Does it kill them for me? No, but it impacts it and moves it down the line for me.
Well said. 👌🏼
at least they responded to your mail!😂 when i texted them about my wonky xm18 (horrible detent, blade was so off that it scratched a liner, bad action in general) they never responded.
tried it multiple times, never got an answer.
that was when i decided that it was my first and my last hinderer.
Just bought my first Hinderer xm-18....same as yours but with the Warthog gray & black accent scale
Very nice!! Enjoy!! 👌🏼🔥🔥
Oh yea forgot to mention...MXG Gear does have deep carry clips for hinderers
No Nonsense EDC well then, I’ll be checking them out! Thanks bro!
Great vid. The timing if your vid was perfect for me. Ive been trying to decide between a ZT or Hinderer for my next purchase. I guess Ill announce my decion on IG or YT. 😉
No Nonsense EDC hope it helps, buddy! Definitely let me know what you go with! 😬🔥
@@WaynesSharpWorld definately will !!
Hahaha “Get outta here knat, I’ll cut cha” lol I want to get a Hinderer eventually, although your experience with their customer service has me a little worried. There are a few ZT’s I’d like to get, the one I want most is the 0562. I always liked the Ti version, but your CF version is making me lean the other way 🤔
Also, who the heck likes a weak detent? Mike was full of crap 🤣
sharpenedblade0 RIGHT!! That’s exactly what I was thinking! Literally no one likes a weak detent. 😂 The Ti and CF versions are both amazing. I plan on eventually swapping out the CF scale with a custom scale from Sharp Dressed Knives, so that’s really the only reason I got that one.
Wayne’s Sharp World oh cool! What material are you planning on getting?
sharpenedblade0 not sure. I’d like to get a brass or copper snakeskin CF, but I’ve never seen him carry that material. Kinda just waiting till is see something that really screams my name.
Wayne’s Sharp World oh wow! That would be sick! Yeah, no point in buying something just for the sake of it.
Lynch makes one now.
Rick Hinderer knives are in the same boat as CRKs.....great knife but $100-150 bucks over priced. ZT Hinderers are great blades that are $50-75.00 bucks too much. But the ZT 0562 TI is 90% the real deal all day long.
wrjames38 The 0562 TI is SWEET! I only got the CF because I plan on getting a custom scale for it. If I was staying stock, it’d definitely be the TI. 🔥
I've owned several ZT's. Nothing to complain about. Great USA made knives but they're not a Hinderer ;)
I’m thinking they refer you to dlt because they have a partnership. They’d rather keep producing knives than looking for your perfect detent especially when their partner is willing to handle it for you.
Unfortunately, I’d say you’re correct. For the price, that shouldn’t be the case.
That’s for sure.
As a wrong handed person, I like the zt because I can flip the clip out of the box.
you wont but you will. lol
Eklipse hardware fits the 0393. In the past ZT made a better Hinderer. Now it's definitely Hinderer. Honestly, outside the 0393 and 0562, ZT has gone down.
Dark Gravity I don’t think the pivot screw and collar from the Eklipse fit the 0393, but everything else does. I could be wrong but that’s what I heard. I’ve never owned an Eklipse. Completely agree with you that ZT has gone down. The past 4-5 releases have been awful in my opinion.
@@WaynesSharpWorld the pivot screw works but not the pivot nut. ZTs is 6 sided and Eklipse is round like in your 18.