Couple of questions about zero tolerance.

Hmmm...

I don't blame you for sending it in.

Adjustment of the hex head pivot shaft nut should be an easy fix though.

As far as being able to "unlock the blade with the slightest touch of the thumb"...
I am not sure I understand what you mean.
I take it as when you barely touch the flipper on the back of the blade it opens.
Am I correct in this?
If that is the case, the pivot adjustment should fix all of the problems.

Of all the ZT items I have had so far, I have to say I have never had a problem with any of them. Then again, that is just me. I have only had 1 problem with one knife I have ever bought in the past.

Do you still have the knife?

J.W.
 
i love my 0200; it is a definitely a hard use/hard working tool, i use it to hack and pry everything; i bang on it with a "2x4" all the time, no prob...it is not an EDC for me and never will be; it is too heavy for that (my EDC is either a chive, leek or rescue blur)...it is a carry that comes with me if the work situation calls for it...gonna match it up with a 0100 pretty soon...on those backcountry lake hikes and camping situations, the ZT 100/200 combo will cover me fine...

one situation the 0200 failed on is slicing tomatos...not good.

ZT's are designed for very hard work and for "Operators"...buy them with that fact in mind...
 
I tried adjusting the pivot hex head. It did not help. When the blade was in the open position, you could just barely touch the lock bar, and it would un lock.
 
If you still have it, I would call CS and tell them exactly what you have posted here. Let them know that you have already sent it in once for the same problem.
In all of the dealings I have had with Kershaw, ZT, and Shun, I have never had a problem with customer service. I know that they will make it right.
Every return I have sent in for my customers have always been fixed or replace.

J.W.
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Hooray for lack of research! I just realised that the 0121 is in fact a fixed blade :o

so it's really between the 0200, 0400 and the 0500. I like the fact that the 0350 uses s30v, but at 3 and a quarter inches, it's a bit too small for my liking. What's the hawk lock like? How strong is it compared to the framelocks of the 030X or the linerlock of the 0200? Can you flick it like an axis lock?

One last thing, could you guys post pictures showing how thick the lockS of the 0200, 0302 and the 0500 are?

Thanks
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here ya go ZT0200:

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standby for a comparison pic between a ZT0200 and an Emerson CQC14
 
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I want to say up froint, I like ZT's alot. I have a 200, and it is made as good as some customs.
 
I love my 0400, super thick tip with overall thick blade. Its a beast of a knife for $120!! And s30v makes it even sweeter, even though 154cm is good.
 
I have a 300 blem [serial #XXXX] sold to me as cosmetic fault only, and it has the same exact "characteristics" - slow open and iffy lockup, iffy to me maybe not others! about 50% engagement.
 
Ryou said:
I have a 300 blem [serial #XXXX] sold to me as cosmetic fault only, and it has the same exact "characteristics" - slow open and iffy lockup, iffy to me maybe not others! about 50% engagement.
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The blems that are sold at our warehouse sale are not just cosmetic in nature. The reputation is that our blems have scratch and ding issues only, which for the most part is true, but there can be other problems as well.

We stand by our products (non-blem ;)) and our customers for a lifetime, and our Warranty Dept. is ready to assist you should you need them.
 
I think the issue with slow opening on the 300 series is because of the size of the blade. If it opened like a Chive or a Leek then it would fly out of your hand and put out a window. Try to preload the flipper a bit too, it will help get the blade moving and then the torsion bar will takeover, you should notice a difference.
 
A_Blade_Afficionado said:
I think the issue with slow opening on the 300 series is because of the size of the blade. If it opened like a Chive or a Leek then it would fly out of your hand and put out a window. Try to preload the flipper a bit too, it will help get the blade moving and then the torsion bar will takeover, you should notice a difference.
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I agree and thanks for the heads up.
 

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That is one thick lock. I also looked at the 0300 lock and it actually looks a bit thinner. Sorry if I'm dragging this on, but every time I think I'm all set, something changes. These are my final two questions:
1) how much stronger is the lock on 0300 as opposed to the 0200?
2) if you had to choose between the 0200, 0400 and 0500, which one would be your choice? Perhaps someone can post the pros and cons of each.

Thanks
 
The 300 is a framelock and the 200 is a liner lock. Both are extremely strong in these knives, but I would imagine the framelock would be stronger.

In reality, both should be way stronger than any stress you would (should) ever put on a folder.
 
herr...any of the three ZT models you are considering will do the job fine, the locks on each are some of the most stout i've ever seen...i think it just comes down to price and what style you want to carry in your hand, they all feel different..

the 200 felt the best in my hand, so i got that one...also since i abuse my knifes i wanted minimal parts so no assisted opening...
 
Herr_Noobien said:
That is one thick lock. I also looked at the 0300 lock and it actually looks a bit thinner. Sorry if I'm dragging this on, but every time I think I'm all set, something changes. These are my final two questions:
1) how much stronger is the lock on 0300 as opposed to the 0200?
2) if you had to choose between the 0200, 0400 and 0500, which one would be your choice? Perhaps someone can post the pros and cons of each.

Thanks
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... then you have to take into account that Ti is generally weaker than steel...

The advantage to a framelock is that your grip will help it stay locked. I personally don't like this all that much (I know I'm the minority). I like my locks to stay out of my way.

I'd pick the 0500 for my pocket almost every time. It excels in dirty environments and when wearing gloves. If I was cutting for a long time, bare-handed, I might pick the 0200. The handle on the 0200 is undeniably more ergonomic. I'm not a fan of the 0400. The blade is funky and too thick. The handle is surprisingly nice, though. (My brother loves his 0400, so maybe it's just me.)
 
^ +1 i do a lot of barehanded cutting of wood etc, and the ZT0200 (esp with clip removed) is very comfortable for extended cutting sessions. :thumbup:
 
I was going to sell off my ZT0200 to free up funds for my WAKI, but when I held it again, I realized I'm probably never going to sell it.

The knife is spectacular. Ergonomics are the best I've EVER had on a folder, it's a tank, it's simple, and it just looks much better to me than the 300 series. Definitely not an EDC knife for me, but there's just something to be said for having that one beastly folder. If I'm doing serious work or hiking, I'll go for a fixed, but it's nice to have the ZT as a do-work-bust-em-up folder, especially in places where you'd get looks for wearing a FB. And although I consider knives as tools primarily, I'd have to pick the ZT200 if asked which one of my folders would be best for SD.

If you have the money, the 300 series would probably be the tougher folders with better steel, but if you don't, you really can't go wrong with the 200 for a tank folder that's affordable.
 
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