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Few questions for the aficionados our there....
So, I own a few CRK’s, some bechmades, then owned some (a lot if I’m being honest)....SOGs, Kershaw, Buck, and SAK etc in the past. None of which have had flippers. All thumb studs or holes. When I started crk’s I did a bunch of research into Hinderers, but decided to go CRK instead.
I will say I EDC an Umnumzaan. For the last year and a half or so.
I was in a local outdoors store the other day and wanted to see what the ZT thing was about. They had some Les George models, then I think it was a Hinderer collab that was spring assisted. (Not at all a fan of assisted openings) I gave them all a try and honestly wasn’t blown away at all. Seemed to me there was “something missing.” Also, I have big hands, and it seemed the lock bar was really tough to get to on the ZT/Hinderer to release?
Im interested in trying out the XM series, or a ZT offering, but am hesitant. What do you all think my findings would be if I were to do so? How close are the Hinderer collab offerings to the actual Hinderer’s in terms of feel, fit and finish?
Also, I wasn’t sold on the flipper. I wanted to like it, but when deploying, the knife didn’t feel entirely secure in my hand. As if I were going to lose my grip. Definitely not as secure as opening my ‘Zaan. Maybe something that would go away with more practice?
Sorry for the long winded. Maybe just a little disappointed. Curious as to everyone’s thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Wanted to love them, but not sure if it something that needs to be carried to appreciate.
Thanks in advance
So, I own a few CRK’s, some bechmades, then owned some (a lot if I’m being honest)....SOGs, Kershaw, Buck, and SAK etc in the past. None of which have had flippers. All thumb studs or holes. When I started crk’s I did a bunch of research into Hinderers, but decided to go CRK instead.
I will say I EDC an Umnumzaan. For the last year and a half or so.
I was in a local outdoors store the other day and wanted to see what the ZT thing was about. They had some Les George models, then I think it was a Hinderer collab that was spring assisted. (Not at all a fan of assisted openings) I gave them all a try and honestly wasn’t blown away at all. Seemed to me there was “something missing.” Also, I have big hands, and it seemed the lock bar was really tough to get to on the ZT/Hinderer to release?
Im interested in trying out the XM series, or a ZT offering, but am hesitant. What do you all think my findings would be if I were to do so? How close are the Hinderer collab offerings to the actual Hinderer’s in terms of feel, fit and finish?
Also, I wasn’t sold on the flipper. I wanted to like it, but when deploying, the knife didn’t feel entirely secure in my hand. As if I were going to lose my grip. Definitely not as secure as opening my ‘Zaan. Maybe something that would go away with more practice?
Sorry for the long winded. Maybe just a little disappointed. Curious as to everyone’s thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Wanted to love them, but not sure if it something that needs to be carried to appreciate.
Thanks in advance