My long term review of the Zero Tolerence 0200.

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Materials used/Specifications
  • Over all length is 8 3/4"
  • The blade is 4" (DLC coated 154-CM)
  • blade thickness is 0.156"
  • The Handle is 5 1/4" long (3-D machined G10)
  • The liners are skeletonized stainless steel
  • liner lock
  • four way positionable clip
  • 7.7 ounces

skeletonized liners
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Construction
  • The body screws use T10 torx
  • The pivot uses a 3/8" (SAE standard socket)
  • stand offs

pivot and body screw
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stand offs
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Blade shape
  • good all around blade shape for just about everything (in my opinion) the recurve makes for a great slicer. I use it for yard work quite often and it flys through small branches and just about every thing else I can throw at it for that matter. the only downside to me is it's a bit of a challenge to sharpen, it would be fairly easy if I had a sharpmaker/lansky though.
    *because of the recurve the actual cutting edge will be slightly longer than 4".

blade shape (sorry about the mediocre pic)
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Lock
  • It is a liner lock, and a very stout one at that. No blade play up, down, left, or right. Very smooth, and it doesn't stick. The detent is quite strong on my example (giving it a great flipping action)


Pocket clip
  • The 0200 uses the standard Kershaw/Zero Tolerance clip. good retention. It Tends to tear up the pockets after awhile. Over all it's a great clip.

clip side view
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clip front view
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Ergonomics
  • like most Ken onion design the ergonomics are excellent, it really locks into the hand and is quite comfy. The texture on he G10 along with the thumb ramp/jimping really help keep it in your hand. I've heard some people find the choil uncomfortable, I haven't noticed any discomfort and I would guess its more due to bigger hands (which I do have so maybe I'm just part of the minority)

Steel
  • The steel is 154-CM. good edge retention, corrosion resistance (especially with the DLC coating) and easy to sharpen.

Deployment
  • Very easy, the over sized thumb studs work like a charm and the flipper works great!


Random points I want to touch on

solid steel pivot (it's not hollow)​
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perfect centering
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large finger choil allows a lot of access to the thumb-studs
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What you get
  • an AMERICAN made knife for under $150 using premium materials with one of the best warranties out there (under $100 if you get a blemish)

pros
  • lanyard hole will easily accommodate paracord
  • Ergonomics
  • Price
  • Steel
  • Handle material
  • Build quality
  • it's cool
  • everything else

cons
  • The clip can shred your pocket.

I love this knife and would buy one again. It makes you feel safe and just a little BAD@$$! Why do I like it? What? You seriously didn't read all the stuff above this Sentence?

Comparison pics with a BenchMade Griptilian and victorinox recruit​

Griptilian closed​
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Griptilian open
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Recruit closed (forgot to take an open pic, sorry:()
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In hand pictures

Regular grip
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Dagger grip
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In hand closed
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Other side
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NOW GO GET ONE! AND GET IT FROM KERSHAWGUY! (Dave)

BLACK BLADE!
http://kershawguy.com/products-page/zero-tolerance/zt-0200/

SATIN BLADE!
http://kershawguy.com/products-page/featured-items/zt0200kw-stonewashed-blade-nib/

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And that's that! Questions are welcome, ask away!

Cheers!

-Kirby
 
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Gosh darn it , I can stop looking at the zt 0200kw satin blade on sale $125.00, I already bought a knife today,

I got to think this out, but it looks so Kool , thanks for the review
 
Excellent review Niner! One thing I would change is the pivot is actually a 3/8ths SAE standard. And something else to mention is the 4" blade, with recurve, adds a little to the cutting edge.
 
Excellent pictures included with your review :thumbup:
Perhaps you could add some in-hand shots?

I've never gone for these ZT's because a) the size / bulk / profile (width/height even when closed) discourage pocket-carry, and b) I'm not a fan of liner-locks outside of gentleman's knives. *shrug*


A point on terminology: the "choil" is the indentation at the heel of the blade, at the junction between cutting-edge and ricasso (where the flipper is). You seem to be describing the finger-groove in the handle, not a "choil" at all. "Choil" does not mean "groove" and is not located anywhere other than the heel of the cutting edge.
 
Just gave one to a guy going into the Marines. Might have to get another! Thanks for the review.
 
I edc a pro tech tr4 with no problems, sometimes I like a big knife. Yesterday I had my delica in my front pocket doing yard work, when I came in the house it wasn't there. I knocked the knife out of my pocket, and had no idea , cause I can't feel it in my pocket at all.
 
I remember when you first got the 0200, you were so excited! Great review, and nice pics of the used blade.
 
VENI VIDI VICI said:
Great pics, even greater review, good job Kirby! :thumbup: i cant wait for mine!
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Sweet! I'm glad you liked it:)

Krav said:
Gosh darn it , I can stop looking at the zt 0200kw satin blade on sale $125.00, I already bought a knife today,

I got to think this out, but it looks so Kool , thanks for the review
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Reference the links above if you want to know how I would handle the situation you're in;)

SPXTrader said:
Excellent review Niner! One thing I would change is the pivot is actually a 3/8ths SAE standard. And something else to mention is the 4" blade, with recurve, adds a little to the cutting edge.
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Thanks! And I'll get that stuff in there! And call me Kirby:)

chiral.grolim said:
Excellent pictures included with your review :thumbup:
Perhaps you could add some in-hand shots?

I've never gone for these ZT's because a) the size / bulk / profile (width/height even when closed) discourage pocket-carry, and b) I'm not a fan of liner-locks outside of gentleman's knives. *shrug*


A point on terminology: the "choil" is the indentation at the heel of the blade, at the junction between cutting-edge and ricasso (where the flipper is). You seem to be describing the finger-groove in the handle, not a "choil" at all. "Choil" does not mean "groove" and is not located anywhere other than the heel of the cutting edge.
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Thank you! And I'll try and get some later today when I have better light:) (it's cloudy/rainy so that might have to happen tomorrow) and I suppose you're right:) I just couldn't think of a better word/phrase.

Rockywolf said:
Just gave one to a guy going into the Marines. Might have to get another! Thanks for the review.
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Props to you! And you should:D

GrinderMcgee said:
Great knife. Sometimes just too bulky and heavy for the days activities though.
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True, mine is more of a yard work/camping/outdoors knife. Still gets carried now and then when I'm in the mood haha!

Krav said:
I edc a pro tech tr4 with no problems, sometimes I like a big knife. Yesterday I had my delica in my front pocket doing yard work, when I came in the house it wasn't there. I knocked the knife out of my pocket, and had no idea , cause I can't feel it in my pocket at all.
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You won't have that problem with the 0200 lol...if it catches something you pants might come down with it:p

FCM415 said:
I remember when you first got the 0200, you were so excited! Great review, and nice pics of the used blade.
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Oh, the nostalgia:D
 
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