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I recieved The new Zero Tolerence ZT0200 today thanks to the Generosity of Thomas with Kershaw/KAI. My initial response was wow what an impressive looking knife, before I opened the blade for the first time, I thuroughily looked over the knife. THe Machined G-10 scales are very thick an well textured, they conformed well to the hand (I dont have huge hands either). The thick Steel liners are very impressive, maybe the thickest liners I have ever seen. The hardware holding this knife together also makes a great impression. The Pocket clip that looks kinda dinky actually does a fantastic job, is very sturdy and can be placed in every possible combination for max versatility, and it sits just right in the pocket.
The blade has 2 methods of opening, a flicker and some ambiexterous thumb studs, both work incredibly well, the blade opens very smooth and the beefy ss liner lock loks up VERY solidly. I added a drop of Tough-Glide to both of the brass washers that the blade rides on, not that it needed it but I always do it to every knife I get new. The flicker actualy serves 2 functions, opening, and with your index finger in the right spot on the grip, the flicker prevents the blade from accidently closing on your hand should the massive lock fail (doubtful). The overall construction of this knife is ROCK SOLID No blade play at all.
The only minor thing that I wasnt completely happy with was the edge, but it is incredibly minor.
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best here is my evaluation
Overall Construction- 10
Comfort- 10
Weight- 8 (not a draw back just heavy)
Fit&Finish- 10
Lockup- 10
Factory edge- 9
Action- 10
Useability-10
My opinion, I love this knife!!! I will do a followup after some use
Now after some use, my opinion on this knife in general hasnt changed at all, what I origionally thought was a less than scary sharp blade really is much more capible than I gave it credit for, it cut everything I tried to cut like a hot knife through butter, Rope, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic, and I even used it to chip ice on Thanksgiving day. I think the edge is perfect for the type of knife it is, it is more of a utility type edge than a scalple type edge and rightly so. So I am going to change my edge rating to a 9.
If I was going to be stranded in a survival type situation and I could only take a folder, I WOULDNT DREAM OF TAKING ANYTHING ELSE!! This is one of the best purpose built knives I have ever had the pleasure of using!! It is also a true Bargain for the money!
The blade has 2 methods of opening, a flicker and some ambiexterous thumb studs, both work incredibly well, the blade opens very smooth and the beefy ss liner lock loks up VERY solidly. I added a drop of Tough-Glide to both of the brass washers that the blade rides on, not that it needed it but I always do it to every knife I get new. The flicker actualy serves 2 functions, opening, and with your index finger in the right spot on the grip, the flicker prevents the blade from accidently closing on your hand should the massive lock fail (doubtful). The overall construction of this knife is ROCK SOLID No blade play at all.
The only minor thing that I wasnt completely happy with was the edge, but it is incredibly minor.
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best here is my evaluation
Overall Construction- 10
Comfort- 10
Weight- 8 (not a draw back just heavy)
Fit&Finish- 10
Lockup- 10
Factory edge- 9
Action- 10
Useability-10
My opinion, I love this knife!!! I will do a followup after some use
Now after some use, my opinion on this knife in general hasnt changed at all, what I origionally thought was a less than scary sharp blade really is much more capible than I gave it credit for, it cut everything I tried to cut like a hot knife through butter, Rope, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic, and I even used it to chip ice on Thanksgiving day. I think the edge is perfect for the type of knife it is, it is more of a utility type edge than a scalple type edge and rightly so. So I am going to change my edge rating to a 9.
If I was going to be stranded in a survival type situation and I could only take a folder, I WOULDNT DREAM OF TAKING ANYTHING ELSE!! This is one of the best purpose built knives I have ever had the pleasure of using!! It is also a true Bargain for the money!
