Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Knife Collection Part 3 Zero Tolerance

My ZT collection is rather small at this point.  They are great knives, and if I were still in a law enforcement capacity, I would probably have more.  They are expensive for a non-custom folder, similar to the black box Benchmade knives, but they are over-built hard-use knives. 





This is my Zero Tolerance 0350TSST.

It features a 3.5 inch S-30V steel partially-serrated blade covered with a tiger-stripe tungsten  coating.  Overall length is 7.625 inches.  This is an assisted opening knife featuring the Speedsafe opening system.  It has both a thumb stud and a flipper protruding from the blade which can be used to open it one handed. 

The deep concealment pocket clip is 4-way adjustable.  The scales are G-10.  The knife comes very sharp.  The 0350 knives are a smaller, lighter version of the 0300 series.  The only issue with this knife is that it's a bit wide and on pants with a dedicated knife pocket, it can be a snug fit.  

ZT 0566

The blade is 3.25 inches long, plain edged S-35VN steel.  It features a thumb stud and a protruding flipper with the Speedsafe assisted opening.  This knife is based on a Hinderer design.  It is a smaller version of the 0560/0561 knife.  The front scale is G-10.  The rear is stainless steel.  The deep concealment pocket clip is 4-way adjustable.  


The only issue I've had is a broken pocket clip, which ZT replaced under warranty.

Zero Tolerance is the higher end knives from KAI.  The same company offers the Kershaw brand of knife.  

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