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ZT 0462 Made in USA New in Box ** new for 2018 **

The popular 0460 now has a bigger, bolder brother.

This super-sized version of the 0460, designed by Dmitry Sinkevich, features a larger, 3.75-inch upswept blade of CPM 20CV. CPM 20CV delivers superior hardness and corrosion resistance, along with toughness, wear resistance, and excellent edge retention.

The new 0462 also features a colored carbon fiber front scale with a deep-red weave of color. The back is titanium with an attractive stonewashed finish. The 0462 locks up securely thanks to a frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert. Like many ZTs, the 0462 opens quickly and easily with the KVT ball-bearing system and a built-in flipper.

And while the first thing that will catch your notice about this big knife is that sweeping blade and handle curve, we urge you to look closer. ZT has added details to the interior of the 0462’s handle that are just waiting to be discovered.

Made in the USA
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Frame lock
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Steel: 20CV, stonewashed & satin finish
Handle: Red carbon fiber composite front, stonewashed titanium back
Blade Length: 3.7 in. (9.3 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.39624 cm)
Closed Length: 5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
Overall Length: 8.9 in. (22.5 cm)
Weight: 3.7 oz. (107 g)

ZT0095BW Made in USA New in Box

The new Zero Tolerance 0095BW offers a dramatic look and top performance.

The 0095BW is built with premium quality materials—from its S35VN blade steel to its solid titanium handles. S35VN ensures the 0095BW offers a reliable edge. Added niobium gives this powdered metallurgy steel improved toughness over S30V without loss of wear resistance. The end result is a sharp edge that lasts for a long time. Next, ZT adds a BlackWash™ finish to the 0095BW’s “harpoon-style” blade to give the knife a sleek, unified look and to hide hard-use scratches.

The high-performance blade is paired with a titanium handle with wide, contoured chamfers to provide a secure, comfortable grip. A titanium frame lock with a hardened lockbar insert secures the blade open during use. ZT’s KVT ball-bearing opening system lets you open the 0095BW with speed and efficiency. The 0095BW’s pocketclip is reversible for left- and right-handed tip-up carry. Finally, a decorative, two-toned pivot adds a finishing touch to the 0095BW, completing the look of this solid handful of precision.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Decorative pivot hardware
Steel: S35VN, tungsten DLC BlackWash finish
Handle: Titanium, BlackWash finish
Blade length: 3.6 in. (9.8 cm)
Closed length: 4.9 in. (12.4 cm)
Overall length: 8.4 in. (21.3 cm)
Weight: 5.3 oz. (150.3 g)

ZT0220 Made in USA New in Box

Danish knife and toolmaker Jens Anso realized a long-time dream when he joined the ZT team earlier this year. One of the first results of our collaboration with Jens is the ZT 0220.

The 0220 is a sleek, practical design with custom touches that will make it a must-have addition to any knife enthusiast’s collection. The modified drop-point blade with slight recurve is made of premium S35VN stainless steel. This high-quality, powdered metallurgy steel is tough, wear resistant, and resists chipping. Additional niobium and vanadium carbides enable a razor-sharp edge and enhance edge retention. The 0220’s attractive stonewashed blade finish looks good and hides use scratches.

The 0220’s stonewashed blade is paired with bead-blasted titanium handles—a contrasting combination that makes the 0220 exceptionally handsome. Zero Tolerance’s KVT ball-bearing system makes it fast and easy to open, too; just pull back on the flipper. The 0220 also features a secure titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert and a reversible, deep-carry clip.

To enhance the 0220’s custom look and feel, Jens added a decorative pivot as well as a ZT logo medallion near the butt of the knife. Then, for an additional flash of color—as well as additional utility—the aluminum backspacer is anodized in eye-catching orange and has a built-in lanyard attachment.

KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Custom aluminum backspacer with built-in lanyard attachment
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed finish
Handle: Titanium, bead blast finish
Blade length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Closed length: 4.9 in. (12.4 cm)
Overall length: 8.4 in. (21.3 cm)
Weight: 6.2 oz. (175.8 g)

ZT0456 Made in USA New in Box

Zero Tolerance and Belarusian custom knife maker Dmitry Sinkevich have teamed up to produce the 0456. The 0456 offers the premium cutting power for which ZT is well known in a knife with standout looks that are just waiting to be shown off.

Based on Dimitry’s popular custom knife, The Pole, the 0456 features the 3-D rayed handle contours and custom blade shape that defined the original design. The high-quality CTS-204P blade steel is wear and corrosion resistant and takes an exceptional edge. The blade’s premium quality is matched only by its good looks—with an appealing two-tone finish that’s stonewashed on the flats and satin on the grinds. The 0456 opens with ZT’s KVT ball-bearing system for a quick, easy blade release. A titanium frame lock, with a hardened steel lockbar insert, firmly secures the blade open during use.

The 0456 deftly balances handsome appearance and solid utility. On the appearance side, the pivot hardware, custom aluminum backspacer, and left/right reversible pocketclip are finished in a brilliant blue. On the utility side, the 0456 offers top cutting capabilities and excellent edge-holding performance making it the perfect tool to take along with you on any bold adventure.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Custom blue backspacer, aluminum clip, and pivot hardware
Steel: CTS-204P, two-tone finish
Handle: Titanium, stonewashed & satin finish
Blade length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Closed length: 4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall length: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm)
Weight: 6.6 oz. (187.1 g)

ZT0909 Made in USA New in Box

Zero Tolerance and Les George have teamed up once again to create the new 0909. Les went back to his roots in designing the 0909, basing it on his popular Talos, which, in turn, was a production version of Les’ first custom knife, the FM-1.

Curves define the 0909. The rounded index finger contour, the machined scoops at mid-handle, and the deep arc leading to the blade tip all combine to give the 0909 its distinctive look. This heavy-duty powerhouse features premium materials like S35VN blade steel, G-10 handle scales, and extra-thick liners. The blade is nearly four-inches of S35VN stainless steel that’s strong, wear resistant, corrosion resistant, and tough. This high-end steel ensures the user of a sharp, reliable edge that will last a long time.

The handle is built of machined G-10, contoured for sure grip and to reinforce Les’ curved design concept. Strong, lightweight, and resistant to temperature changes, this glass-fiber material makes an ideal knife handle. To back the G-10 scales, ZT added extra-thick liners—like the ones found in our classic 0350 series. The beefy liners make the 0909 extremely stable and rigid, as well as providing a secure liner lock that holds the blade safely open during use. Finally, a reversible, deep-carry pocketclip allows the knife to ride comfortably low in the pocket for convenient everyday carry.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible deep-carry clip (left/right, tip-up)
Secure liner lock
Extra thick liners
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed finish
Handle: Textured G-10
Blade length: 3.8 in. (9.7 cm)
Closed length: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall length: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
Weight: 7.5 oz. (212.6 g)

ZT 0609 Made in USA New in Box **IN STOCK **

The new Zero Tolerance 0609 is a smaller, even more carry-ready version of the original Factory Custom 0606CF from ZT, RJ Martin, and Matt Martin. Like the original, it offers a clean, streamlined look yet also has highly detailed handle machining that adds both grip and visual impact. For even more visual “wow,” the 3-D machined handle is built of light-yet-strong titanium that ZT has anodized in an attractive bronze.

The 3.4-inch blade is CPM 20CV, which provides enhanced toughness and resistance to edge chipping. It also delivers superior hardness, corrosion resistance, and excellent edge retention. The drop-point blade has a two-tone finish: machined satin on the grinds with a stonewashed finish on the flats. The new 0609 opens manually with ZT’s KVT ball-bearing opening system and the handy flipper so it’s always ready when you want it.

Last—but certainly not least—you’ll notice the oversized See-Through Pivot (STP). Designed by RJ Martin, this unique, pivot is hollow in the center, letting you “see through” it. The See-Through Pivot adds another intriguing touch to this already-attractive knife.

A new STP Tool enables you to adjust this unique pivot to your liking.

Made in the USA
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Frame lock
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Steel: CPM 20CV, stonewashed & satin finish
Handle: Titanium, anodized bronze
Blade Length: 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (0.307 cm)
Closed Length: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall Length: 7.4 in. (19.1 cm)
Weight: 3.3oz. (95 g)

ZT0393 Made in USA New in Box

Big and aggressive, the new 0393 pairs Rick Hinderer’s distinctive style with ZT’s solid build in a substantial knife that is also comfortably lightweight.

The 0393, which has elements from Rick Hinderer’s Maximus and Eklipse, features a harpoon-style version of Rick’s “spanto” blade in CPM 20CV. The blade shape offers maximum cutting power with a sturdy tip for piercing. The 20CV steel provides superior hardness and corrosion resistance, along with toughness, wear resistance, and excellent edge retention. For smooth and easy opening, the 0393’s blade moves out of the handle with our KVT ball-bearing opening and a handy flipper.

The 0393’s handle is built of titanium, anodized in a handsome blue. A G10 overlay, machined with a Rick Hinderer custom texture, not only enhances grip, but also adds to the knife’s outstanding look. In addition, the new 0393 will also accept a selection of Hinderer custom hardware so you can make it your own.
Made in the USA

KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: CPM 20CV, two-tone satin/BlackWash™ DLC finish
Handle: Titanium, blue anodized, with machined G10 overlay
Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.39624 cm)
Closed Length: 4.75 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall Length: 8.25 in. (20 cm)
Weight: 5 oz. (142 g)

ZT 0801Ti Made in USA New in Box

The Zero Tolerance 0801 has an entirely updated look. The original Todd Rexford design has been rebooted with a new handle treatment.

For the new 0801TI, we kept the blade shape and handle shape of the original. But now the 3D-machined titanium handle features a series of five cutouts on the front scale instead of the machined lines of the original. Additional machining on the handle provides comfortable contours and a great grip.

The blade is an efficient drop point made of S35VN stainless steel with an attractive stonewashed finish. Rich in niobium, vanadium, and chromium carbides, S35VN provides a sharp, long-lasting edge as well as enhanced toughness and resistance to edge chipping and excellent wear resistance.

The handle is titanium with a bead-blasted finish. The lock is a sturdy frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert. The 0801TI opens manually with ZT’s KVT opening system and a flipper. The black Teflon®-coated clip is left/right reversible for convenient pocket carry.

Made in the USA
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Frame lock
Reversible (left/right, tip-up), deep-carry clip
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed finish
Handle: Titanium, bead-blasted finish
Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.396 cm)
Closed Length: 4.7 in. (11.9 cm)
Overall Length: 8.2 in. (20.8 cm)
Weight: 5.6 oz. (158.6 g)

ZT0850  Made in USA  New in Box

The Zero Tolerance 0850 is an exciting Dmitry Sinkevich/Todd Rexford collaboration based on a spectacular custom piece the two knifemakers built together last year.

Dmitry and Todd had always admired each other’s work, so perhaps it was inevitable that they would eventually collaborate. That time came early in 2016. They talked and agreed to work on a project together. Dmitry provided a drawing of an initial concept. Todd worked out the design details and décor. Together they went to work in Todd’s Colorado workshop, sawing, milling, sharpening, and polishing. Eventually, they built exactly two completely astounding knives. And sold them almost instantly.

Zero Tolerance decided that two was not enough. We talked with Dmitry and Todd and they agreed to work with us on a production version of their collaboration. The new 0850 is the result.

The blade is CPM 20CV stainless steel with a two-tone, stonewash-and-satin finish. This powdered metallurgy steel offers outstanding edge holding capability and corrosion resistance. The 0850 opens manually using a decorative aluminum thumb stud with a clear anodize. The thumb stud is echoed by the unique aluminum backspacer that has been turned and sculpted, then clear anodized. The handles that surround this unusual backspacer are built from a carbon fiber composite material that maintains the benefits of carbon fiber while enabling it to take color, in this case, a deep blue.

To keep the weight down on this big folder, ZT added our patented Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert. (The ZT Sub-Frame Lock is covered under US Patent 69.120.234.) A custom machined titanium clip with bead-blasted finish and black Teflon®-coated hardware round out the look of this extraordinary knife.

Made in the USA
Round turned-aluminum backspacer
Manual opening system
Thumbstud
Single-position titanium (right, tip-up)
Sub-Frame Lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: CPM 20CV, stonewashed & machine satin finish
Handle: Carbon fiber composite
Blade Length: 3.75 in. (9.5 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.396 cm)
Closed Length: 4.95 in. (12.6 cm)
Overall Length: 8.7 in. (22.1 cm)
Weight: 4.3 oz. (121.9 g)

ZT0460 Made in USA New in Box

The Zero Tolerance 0450CF, designed by Dmitry Sinkevich, is one of ZT’s top-selling knives. But some knife users have been asking for a little more—a little more size, a little more handle curve, a little more carbon fiber, a little more Sinkevich. ZT’s answer? The new 0460.

In size, it’s slightly larger than the 0450, but not as large as the 0452CF. The blade steel is S35VN for enhanced toughness and resistance to edge chipping with no loss of wear resistance. Rich in niobium, vanadium, and chromium carbides, it enables a sharp, long-lasting edge. For sharp looks, ZT gives the blade a two-tone finish: stonewashed on the flats and satin on the grinds.

Based on Dmitry’s Polychotky Jr., the 0460’s carbon-fiber-and-titanium handle has a pronounced ergonomic curve to fit into the hollow of the hand neatly. The front scale is bronze carbon fiber. This relatively recently developed composite material offers the benefits of carbon fiber, but with the ability to colorize the material as well—in the case of the 0460, the color is an attractive bronze. We partially 3D machined the front handle for dimensionality and grip as well.

The handle back is titanium with a titanium frame lock and hardened steel lockbar insert. A matte black anodized aluminum backspacer adds a handsome decorative touch. The pocketclip is left/right reversible and is black Teflon® coated.
Made in the USA

KVT ball-bearing manual opening system
Flipper
Single-position clip (right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed & machine satin finish
Handle: Bronze carbon fiber composite front, stonewashed titanium back
Blade Length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (0.307 cm)
Closed Length: 4.4 in. (11.2 cm)
Overall Length: 7.5 in. (19.1cm)
Weight: 2.3 oz. (65.2 g)

0920 Made in USA New in Box **in Stock now**

Based on Les George’s Harpy, the 0920’s design is practical, functional, and extremely clean.

The blade is CPM 20 CV stainless steel with a stonewashed finish. This powdered metallurgy steel is considered one of the “super steels” for its top performance, offering outstanding edge holding capability and corrosion resistance. The blade has a scooped spine, top swedge, and a slight recurve for cutting versatility.

The knife opens with ZT’s KVT ball-bearing opening system for quick and easy manual opening with the built-in flipper. A titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert secures the blade open during use.

The titanium handle is fully 3D machined so that it fits and fills the hand comfortably and smoothly. Machined texturing adds grip and the bead-blasted finish contrasts handsomely with the stonewashed blade. To help ensure this big folder is easy to carry, the insides of the handles are machined with weight-relieving pockets. ZT adds a touch of subtle color with the bronze-anodized aluminum tube spacers and bronze-anodized bent titanium pocketclip, and a touch of class with the oversized pivot. Black-oxide hardware completes the 0920’s understated, yet aggressive look.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible bent titanium clip (left/right, tip-up)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: CPM 20CV, stonewashed finish
Handle: Titanium, bead-blasted finish
Blade Length: 3.9 in. (9.9 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.396 cm)
Closed Length: 5.1 in. (13 cm)
Overall Length: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Weight: 5.4 oz. (153.1 g)

ZT0462BLK Made in USA New in Box **sprint run**

Black DLC coated blade, black titanium handle w/ CF scale

ZT0450CF Made in USA New in Box

Zero Tolerance provides a dark, refined alternative to the original 0450 with the 0450CF.

This sophisticated ZT is a smaller option in the ZT family, yet offers a robust combination of durable, premium-quality materials. The blade steel is S35VN for exceptional toughness, wear resistance, and edge retention. The S35VN blade is DLC coated for matte-black good looks and enhanced performance. The front handle scale is carbon fiber, balancing the knife’s solid construction with lightweight convenience. The DLC-coated titanium back handle offers a secure frame lock—so you can always cut with confidence.

As an extra visual touch, ZT has added two emerald-green anodized-aluminum tube spacers that are especially eye-catching, standing out against the black handle. The 0450CF takes advantage of ZT’s KVT ball-bearing system to enable smooth, easy opening for either left- or right-handed users. A left/right reversible, deep-carry pocketclip rounds out the 0452CF’s basic feature set.

While it’s a smaller, more gentlemanly knife, the 0450CF proudly lives up to the overbuilt standards for which ZT is well known.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible clip (left/right)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: S35VN, DLC coating
Handle: Carbon fiber front, titanium back
Blade length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Closed length: 4.1 in. (10.4 cm)
Overall length: 7.4 in. (18.8 cm)
Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 g)

ZT 0562 Made in USA New in Box

ELMAX® BLADE, HINDERER-ZT STYLE & TOUGHNESS

Zero Tolerance and Rick Hinderer teamed up to build the new 0562 with its exclusive Hinderer “slicer” grind.

The knife opens with a flipper and moves out of the handle on our smooth KVT ball-bearing opening system. A washer with caged ball bearings surrounds the pivot and makes opening the knife nearly frictionless; just pull back on the flipper and add a roll of the wrist and the 0562 is ready for action.

The handle has a G-10 textured scale in front and a stonewashed titanium back. For secure lock up during use, ZT uses a frame lock with hardened steel lockbar inserts and lockbar stabilization so the lock won’t overextend.

The unique pocketclip is reversible (left/right) and enables extra-deep carry in the pocket.

Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening
Reversible deep-carry clip
Frame lock, lockbar stabilizer
Steel: S35VN , stonewashed & satin finish
Handle: Textured G-10 front, stonewashed titanium back
Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Closed Length: 4.8 in. (12.2 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz. (156 g)

0566CF Made in USA New in Box

CLASSY LOOKS AND TOP PERFORMANCE JUST COULD MAKE THIS THE PERFECT EDC

The 0566CF may look classy with its new carbon fiber front scale, but don’t let the good looks fool you. The 0566CF, designed by Rick Hinderer, offers the same beast-like, ZT-tough build and precision features as the 0566; it just looks gentlemanly doing it.

The blade is high-performance ELMAX® powdered steel. With almost no impurities in the steel, the 0566CF’s blade can be sharpened to hair-popping levels with excellent edge retention.

SpeedSafe® assisted opening makes it quick and easy to open, while a steel frame lock with lockbar stabilizer provides secure lockup. Finally, ZT’s quad-mount, deep-carry pocketclip means you can carry this handsome beast any way you want.

Earlier production runs of this knife were made with ELMAX stainless steel blades. Current production uses S35VN. Which blade steel your knife has depends on when it was made.

Made in the USA
SpeedSafe® assisted opening system
Frame lock, lockbar stabilizer
Quad-mount deep-carry clip (left/right tip-up/down)
Steel: ELMAX® or S35VN, stonewashed finish
Handle: Carbon fiber front, stainless steel stonewashed back
Blade Length: 3.25 in. (8.25 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (0.307 cm)
Closed Length: 4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall Length: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm)
Weight: 5.3 oz. (147.4 g)

NEW FROM EMERSON & ZERO TOLERANCE

Zero Tolerance and Emerson Knives put their hard-use heads together to create the new 0620.

It features a blade of ELMAX® powdered steel in a modified tanto style. ELMAX® provides the extreme edge retention, high strength, and toughness a hard-use knife demands. High wear resistance in a steel usually means low corrosion resistance, but not with ELMAX. With this advanced steel, you get both properties—which makes it an excellent blade steel. DLC coating enhances performance even more and makes the blade non-reflective.

ZT 0620 Made in USA New in Box

Of course, the 0620 features the patented Emerson “wave shaped feature” that enables the knife to be opened as it is removed from the pocket. By the time the knife has been fully withdrawn from the pocket, the blade is deployed and ready for use. A small wave-shaped tab on the top of the blade is built to catch on the pocket seam, opening the knife as it comes out of the pocket. This Emerson instant-open feature is a favorite among military, rescue, and law enforcement knife users.

The handle features a machined G-10 front scale with a stonewashed titanium back. Blade lock up is ensured with a sturdy frame lock. Hardened steel inserts in the lockbar make it extra durable.

Made in the USA
“Wave shaped opening feature”
Thumb disk for manual opening
Reversible clip
Frame lock, hardened steel lockbar inserts
Steel: ELMAX®, DLC coating
Handle: G-10 front, stonewashed titanium back
Blade Length: 3.6 in. (9.1 cm)
Closed Length: 4.9 in. (12.4 cm)
Weight: 6.3 oz. (180 g)

ZT0808 Made in USA New in Box

The Zero Tolerance 0808 is our latest piece of pocket technology. It’s a collaboration between ZT and custom knifemaker Todd Rexford and is based on his Cesium model. But the technology here isn’t circuits and wires. Instead, it’s advanced-formula stainless steel and ZT’s smooth-as-silk KVT opening system.

The 0808’s blade is built of Crucible S35VN stainless steel. This powdered metallurgy steel is extremely fine-grained so it can be sharpened to a razor edge. Added niobium and nitrogen enhance toughness to resist chipping and provide excellent edge retention. Yet it’s also easy to re-sharpen.

Opening is fast and simple with KVT. Caged ball bearings surround the pivot to make the blade quick and easy to open using the built-in flipper. With KVT, the 0808 is as easy to open as any assisted knife, but without the need for a spring.

The 0808’s blade is paired with chamfered titanium handles that provide a solid, and very durable, grip. The sturdy frame lock has a hardened steel lockbar insert to offer extra-secure, extra-solid blade lock up. The reversible pocketclip enables you to carry comfortably left- or right-handed. Move over, iPhone. The 0808 deserves pocket space.

Made in the USA
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Reversible clip (left/right)
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed & satin finish
Handle: Titanium, stonewashed finish
Blade length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Closed length: 4.3 in. (10.9 cm)
Overall length: 7.6 in. (19.3 cm)
Weight: 4.3 oz. (121.9 g)

ZT0450 Made in USA New in Box

The original Zero Tolerance 0454 was an award-winning collaboration between ZT and custom knife designer Dmitry Sinkevich. But it was also a very Limited Edition knife.

So ZT is doing something about that with the new 0450. While based on the original’s streamlined form and high-performance function, this new and more compact version will be much more readily available. With its 3.25-inch blade and lightweight-yet-stronger-than-steel titanium handles, the 0450 has a sleek and sophisticated look that, we think, makes it a perfect EDC.

ZT built it with an S35VN stainless blade that sharpens to a razor edge, holds it well, and can be resharpened easily. The knife opens smoothly and easily with the KVT ball-bearing opening system and built-in flipper. A titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert ensures solid lock up. Polished pivot hardware just adds to the 0450’s refined good looks.

Made in the USA
Based on the award-winning 0454
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
Frame lock
Reversible (left/right), deep-carry clip
Steel: S35VN, stonewashed & satin finish
Handle: Titanium, stonewashed finish
Blade length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Closed length: 4.1 in. (10.4 cm)
Overall length: 7.4 in. (18.8 cm)
Weight: 2.9 oz. (82.2 g)