6 New Zero Tolerance Folders Announced at the 2016 SHOT Show

pathwinder14 said:
Can we finally get a good 3" ZT?
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Hopefully, one day soon! There is a ZT 0900 with a 2.75" blade.

RamZar said:
ZT is seriously lacking where it comes to blade lengths of 3 inches or less!

Current and Upcoming ZT Regular Production folders (per ZT 2016 CATALOG) by Blade Lengths:


Blade Lengths: 3.8"-4.1"

  1. 0452CF (4.1")
  2. 0804CF (3.9")
  3. 0909 (3.8")

Blade Lengths: 3.5"-3.6"

  1. 0630 (3.6")
  2. 0620CF (3.6")
  3. 0620 (3.6")
  4. 0095BW (3.6")
  5. 0220 (3.5")
  6. 0562CF (3.5")
  7. 0562 (3.5")
  8. 0801BW (3.5")
  9. 0801 (3.5")

Blade Lengths: 3.25"

  1. 0456
  2. 0450CF
  3. 0450
  4. 0808
  5. 0770CF
  6. 0566
  7. 0566BW
  8. 0566CF
  9. 0350
  10. 0350ST
  11. 0350TS
  12. 0350TSST
  13. 0350SW
  14. 0350SWCF
  15. 0350BW

Blade Lengths: 2.75"-3.00"

  1. 0900 (2.75")
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For me, the sweet spot in blade length is 3 1/4". And ZT has given me an abundance of options. Not to say that I wouldn't like a 3" Wharncliffe Hinderer, but I'd want something better than S35VN. I know that sounds petty and I know a number of people think S35VN is the best thing since carbon and iron were introduced, but it doesn't do it for me. I'm getting grumpy in my old age, and it's getting to where Elmax is my low end choice.

It's hard out here for a steel snob. :)
 
NeilB said:
For me, the sweet spot in blade length is 3 1/4". And ZT has given me an abundance of options. Not to say that I wouldn't like a 3" Wharncliffe Hinderer, but I'd want something better than S35VN. I know that sounds petty and I know a number of people think S35VN is the best thing since carbon and iron were introduced, but it doesn't do it for me. I'm getting grumpy in my old age, and it's getting to where Elmax is my low end choice.

It's hard out here for a steel snob. :)
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Hahaha what a snob ;)
 
ZT450 SW with G10 would be my ideal.

ZT450CF when released will have to do.

CF is pretty but too slick on a using knife.

Bill
 
I'm not thrilled with the 2016 releases, but a 0095 will probably be mine.

I'm waiting for the unannounced models that are released without any fanfare like the 0801S110V, or the ones that pop up in the Russian marketplace like the 0454204P.
 
RamZar said:
It looks like almost all of the 6 new ZT folders announced at the 2016 SHOT Show will be at ZT dealers by late this week! The exception seems to be 0456.
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Hey man. I have the 0095BW and the 0456 pre-ordered. I haven't head too much about the release. This gets me uber excited. What was your source? Thanks in advance for the info.:D
 
fq55 said:
Just looked over ZT's new offerings and I am a bit disappointed. The only knife they will be introducing that I will be interested in is the 450cf.

ZT should have at least added some thumstuds to the 909, even at 7oz+ I would have considered one.
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I have been collecting knives for about six years know. The main thing that I have found is that just like each one of us have different tastes in cars/trucks, food, girls (etc.)...our tastes in knives also differ. I love Ford. I love my 2015 Ford F-150 and my wive's 2013 Ford Explorer. Does that make my truck better than my buddies 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500?...probably only in the eye of the beholder that happens to like Fords too.

When I first started collecting knives, I watched countless reviews that claimed that an every-day carry shouldn't weigh over 4oz. So what did I do?...I avoided all knives weighing 5oz and over. I continued collecting knives for two full years, being ignorant to the fact that I might love a stout, over-built knife.

I remember researching and drooling over the ZT 0550, but kept thinking that it weighed too much. Finally I threw caution to the wind and bought a 0550. MAN! I had been missing out! I felt like Crocodile Dundee holding that stout Hinder collaboration in my hand and the words " Now this is a knife!" kept echoing threw my head. I found that day that I LOVED heavy robust over-built knives. This doesn't mean that every one needed to, but these types of knives grabbed me.

Time has passed and I have found that I really love titanium frame-lock flippers with a 3.25-3.5 inch blade. This doesn't mean that a frame-lock is better than a back, compression, liner, or bearing lock. It also doesn't mean that a flipper is better than a thumb stud, blade hole, or nail clip deployment. It only means that these are my preferred methods.

I have four kids (three boys). I am also the scout-master here in my town. I go camping, hunting, fishing, and lots of hikes. On top of that, I am a electrical lineman. Needless to say, I use knives a lot. I seem to be drawn to a well built, heavy knife. I never notice the weight of a 6oz knife in my pocket on long hikes, but then again I also have a 7.5 inch Super RedHawk 44 mag usually strapped to my chest on long hikes.

My point is this, just because you like thumb studs, doesn't mean that ZT should have put studs on there 2016 knives. The wonderful thing about 2016 is that there are multiple production knife companies that make numerous models of knives. It is awesome that we are able to choose from such a vast variety of knives. With all the choices, we can choice the exact models that speak to each one of us.

I personally am not a huge fan of Benchmade knives. Now, don't misunderstand. Benchmade makes an awesome knife, but it just isn't my preference. So, I wouldn't go onto a Benchmade thread and complain that they don't have enough titanium, frame-lock flippers with a 3.5 inch blade. That would be nuts, because that just wouldn't fit Benchmades criteria.

I am stoked with this new ZT line-up. Be happy with all the new models coming out from all the big production manufacturers. The variety is what makes the knife community and the people here so great. Stay happy. Life is good.:)
 
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Does anyone know the blade thickness on the new releases? I searched around and can't find it listed anywhere...
 
Biginboca said:
Does anyone know the blade thickness on the new releases? I searched around and can't find it listed anywhere...
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Most likely all are 3-4mm tops. The only one i could see thicker is the anso.

Several of the new releases in stock already
 
Popsickle said:
Most likely all are 3-4mm tops. The only one i could see thicker is the anso.

Several of the new releases in stock already
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BladeHQ will have the blade thickness once they get them in stock.

0450CF will be like 0450 at 0.12".

Most ZTs have a blade thickness of about 0.156".
 
JQuirl said:
I have been collecting knives for about six years know. The main thing that I have found is that just like each one of us have different tastes in cars/trucks, food, girls (etc.)...our tastes in knives also differ. I love Ford. I love my 2015 Ford F-150 and my wive's 2013 Ford Explorer. Does that make my truck better than my buddies 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500?...probably only in the eye of the beholder that happens to like Fords too.

When I first started collecting knives, I watched countless reviews that claimed that an every-day carry shouldn't weigh over 4oz. So what did I do?...I avoided all knives weighing 5oz and over. I continued collecting knives for two full years, being ignorant to the fact that I might love a stout, over-built knife.

I remember researching and drooling over the ZT 0550, but kept thinking that it weighed too much. Finally I threw caution to the wind and bought a 0550. MAN! I had been missing out! I felt like Crocodile Dundee holding that stout Hinder collaboration in my hand and the words " Now this is a knife!" kept echoing threw my head. I found that day that I LOVED heavy robust over-built knives. This doesn't mean that every one needed to, but these types of knives grabbed me.

Time has passed and I have found that I really love titanium frame-lock flippers with a 3.25-3.5 inch blade. This doesn't mean that a frame-lock is better than a back, compression, liner, or bearing lock. It also doesn't mean that a flipper is better than a thumb stud, blade hole, or nail clip deployment. It only means that these are my preferred methods.

I have four kids (three boys). I am also the scout-master here in my town. I go camping, hunting, fishing, and lots of hikes. On top of that, I am a electrical lineman. Needless to say, I use knives a lot. I seem to be drawn to a well built, heavy knife. I never notice the weight of a 6oz knife in my pocket on long hikes, but then again I also have a 7.5 inch Super RedHawk 44 mag usually strapped to my chest on long hikes.

My point is this, just because you like thumb studs, doesn't mean that ZT should have put studs on there 2016 knives. The wonderful thing about 2016 is that there are multiple production knife companies that make numerous models of knives. It is awesome that we are able to choose from such a vast variety of knives. With all the choices, we can choice the exact models that speak to each one of us.

I personally am not a huge fan of Benchmade knives. Now, don't misunderstand. Benchmade makes an awesome knife, but it just isn't my preference. So, I wouldn't go onto a Benchmade thread and complain that they don't have enough titanium, frame-lock flippers with a 3.5 inch blade. That would be nuts, because that just wouldn't fit Benchmades criteria.

I am stoked with this new ZT line-up. Be happy with all the new models coming out from all the big production manufacturers. The variety is what makes the knife community and the people here so great. Stay happy. Life is good.:)
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I'm pretty excited about a few of the new models also. I never really thought I would love toting around a knife over 4 oz until my 562CF showed up. Now I actually carry two, adding something a bit smaller just so I have the option when needed (depending on environment).

By the way, welcome to the forum. Don't forget to show pics of what you have and like.

OT: I have family that summers on Hebgen, so I've spent a lot of time tromping around West Yellowstone. What a great area.
 
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