Well, ok.
First I found a tree/bush thing that looked like an ideal candidate for my little folder.
Then I hacked off the tiny branches, leaving behind just a solid main branch, about 1" in diameter. Most pieces came off with a single swipe. This is where having a heavier knife and blade came in handy.
Then I chopped down the branch. I found the Hinderer frame geometry lends itself to a nice 3-finger grip near the bottom for chopping.
I wouldn't want to use this knife to do this 10 times in a row, but it took care of the branch in a couple minutes.
The result.
Then I went to cutting it to length, and whittling a spear point.
Then I decided to just shave the whole thing down. The branch was a very soft wood, and the ZT went through it with no problems. It was surprising how effortless it was really.
Yay! Dirty blade!
Then I decided to go ahead and build a small backyard fire.
So the ZT handled really well. It has the right weight and grip for the simple task I gave it. I was most impressed with how incredibly sharp the blade stayed. I've not had a knife that would do that much cutting without feeling at least a little dull.
As an interesting comparison, my 8-year-old son was working alongside me with his cheap flea market folding knife. When he finished, the blade was terribly loose, and rattled so much it wouldn't even stay folded. Yuck.
So the 0566 is back in my pocket today doing desk duty. I like that kind of versatility.
Looks like I'm a Zero Tolerance fan now.
