Zero Tolerance has introduced several new folding pocket knives this year, at the 2018 SHOT Show.
I’m a big fan of Zero Tolerance knives. Their products are strong, durable, and built to handle much more than I could ever expose them to with my usual everyday use. Zero Tolerance knives re top-notch.
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That said, this year’s new ZT knives look a little too stylized for my liking. But that’s no reason not to mention them.
I think my favorite Zero Tolerance knife is the 0450, reviewed here. It’s a slim and compact EDC knife that’s nicely designed and manufactured.
Zero Tolerance 0609
The new 0609, based on the larger ZT 0606CF from RJ Martin and Matt Martin, is said to offer a clean, streamlined look yet also has highly detailed handle machining that adds both grip and visual impact.
The 3.4″ blade is made from CPM 20CV, which according to Crucible’s data sheet (PDF) provides for exceptionally good wear resistance as well as outstanding corrosion resistance.
CPM 20CV is considered to be a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel that gives knives good toughness and high edge retention.
The 0609 is the smallest and lightest of the new Zero Tolerance knives for this year.
It’s a manual opener with KVT ball-bearing flipper opening system. The large pivot is hollow, allowing you to see through the center.
- Blade: 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
- Steel: CPM 20CV
- Blade finish: stonewashed & satin finish
- Frame lock
- Reversible pocket clip
- Handle: Titanium, anodized bronze
- Closed Length: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
- Overall Length: 7.4 in. (19.1 cm)
- Weight: 3.3oz. (95 g)
Street Price: $220
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Zero Tolerance 0393
The new ZT 0393 knife is based on Rick Hinderer’s Maximus knife, and features a harpoon-style “spanto”-like blade shape.
The blade shape is said to offer maximum cutting power, with the tip being sturdy enough for piercing tasks.
It features a G10 overlay handle on top of a blue-anodized titanium handle.
Zero Tolerance says that the 0393 will accept certain Hinderer accessories, allowing for some user customizations.
- Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
- Steel: CPM 20CV
- Blade finish: Two-tone satin/BlackWash DLC finish
- Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
- Reversible pocket clip
- Handle: Titanium, blue anodized, with machined G10 overlay
- Closed Length: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)
- Overall Length: 8.25 in. (20 cm)
- Weight: 5 oz. (142 g)
Street Price: $240
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Zero Tolerance 0462
The new ZT 0462 is the new big brother to last year’s 0460 knife. It features a 3.75″ CPM 20CV blade with an upswept shape.
The front handle is made from colored carbon fiber, with a “deep-red weave of color” that doesn’t seem to show up very well in online product images.
The 0462 seems to be fairly lightweight for such a long-bladed knife.
- Blade: 3.7 in. (9.3 cm)
- Steel: CPM 20CV
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed & satin finish
- Frame lock
- Reversible pocket clip
- Handle: Red carbon fiber composite front, stonewashed titanium back
- Closed Length: 5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
- Overall Length: 8.9 in. (22.5 cm)
- Weight: 3.7 oz. (107 g)
Street Price: $240
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Zero Tolerance 0801TI
I recommended the Zero Tolerance 0801 back in December of 2013. I hand’t reviewed it, because there were other knives at the time that I thought were of greater reader interest.
The 0801 was and continues to be a nice knife.
Last year, Zero Tolerance updated the design, with the 0801Ti. Them main difference seems to be a new handle design with cut-outs and grooves near the edges.
I think I like the new look. You do save a bit of weight, too, but the 0.2 ounce difference, or 3.45% reduction in weight, will likely be hardly noticeable.
- Blade: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
- Steel: S35VN
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed finish
- Frame lock
- Reversible deep carry pocket clip
- Handle: Titanium, bead-blasted finish
- Closed Length: 4.7 in. (11.9 cm)
- Overall Length: 8.2 in. (20.8 cm)
- Weight: 5.6 oz. (158.6 g)
If I were to buy a new Zero Tolerance knife this year, it would be this one, the 0801Ti. But since I have taken more of an interest in smaller knives, that seems unlikely. Unless there is very strong interest in a review of this model, I’d rather use the same review sample budget on 2-3 more affordable knives.
Street Price: $200
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