Zero Tolerance 0200 = I'm in LOVE

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Can't say enough good stuff about this knife. Built like a tank, looks great, & its action is smooth as silk. Definitely my favorite production folder. Come to think of it, in terms of quality & design, it stands right up there or even exceeds many customs I've handled.

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I asked this before about the ZT0200 and got one reply of another with the same lock-up as mine. The locking liner is cut straight across on these it seems, not cut at an angle to match the blade base angle. When opened and held up to light you can see the liner only makes contact at the front corner. The knife has great lock up and passes spine whacks with ease so it's not an issue. But what I'd like to know is if Kershaw designed this lock like that to wear in? I'd think over time the liner would fit better with wear. Maybe the Kershaw representative Thomas could enlighten us?
 
Excellent photos and I am considering either the 0200 or the 0302. However, I am also fond of the new Kershaw Offset. I am curious if you have ever handled this and how you think these three knives would compare to each other. Thanks!
 
Love mine, it is indeed bomb-proof. Was just at Blade and got to handle an 0100, the fixed-blade model in 3V steel - and I was surprised to find that the knife didn't feel as utilitarian as the 0200 does. the 4' blade length really brings out the best in that design.
 
I just got my 0200 back out last night, broke it down, polished up everything I could with some polishing compound and some 2000 grit wet/dry paper. Did this in the pivot area and have to say that it is now as slick as that ole' proverbial owl sh*t:D. I'm fond of a sorta tight pivot so that the blade doesn't accidently open in the pocket and now just a push on the flipper brings out the blade and into lockup. I've noticed the same thing on the lock myself J.J., and I remember reading somewhere on this forum that that is how Strider cuts their locks, my AR proves this out, and that it has something to do with the lock not getting gummed up with pocket lint, sand, dirt, or anything else that might cause a liner lock to fail. Now that comes from distant memory so I may be entirely incorrect with what I'm saying, so please keep that in mind and I'm sure if I've misquoted the info, someone will be able to correct it!:D

This 0200 just flat out amazes me considering that I've paid twice as much for knives and not been half as satisfied as I am with this one!
 
jill jackson said:
I asked this before about the ZT0200 and got one reply of another with the same lock-up as mine. The locking liner is cut straight across on these it seems, not cut at an angle to match the blade base angle. When opened and held up to light you can see the liner only makes contact at the front corner. The knife has great lock up and passes spine whacks with ease so it's not an issue. But what I'd like to know is if Kershaw designed this lock like that to wear in? I'd think over time the liner would fit better with wear. Maybe the Kershaw representative Thomas could enlighten us?
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I wouldn't be surprised if they factored in some leeway for long-term wear by doing just that. I guess only Thomas could tell ya.
 
cutter17 said:
I just got my 0200 back out last night, broke it down, polished up everything I could with some polishing compound and some 2000 grit wet/dry paper. Did this in the pivot area and have to say that it is now as slick as that ole' proverbial owl sh*t:D. I'm fond of a sorta tight pivot so that the blade doesn't accidently open in the pocket and now just a push on the flipper brings out the blade and into lockup. I've noticed the same thing on the lock myself J.J., and I remember reading somewhere on this forum that that is how Strider cuts their locks, my AR proves this out, and that it has something to do with the lock not getting gummed up with pocket lint, sand, dirt, or anything else that might cause a liner lock to fail. Now that comes from distant memory so I may be entirely incorrect with what I'm saying, so please keep that in mind and I'm sure if I've misquoted the info, someone will be able to correct it!:D

This 0200 just flat out amazes me considering that I've paid twice as much for knives and not been half as satisfied as I am with this one!
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I would love to see your customized 0200. Mind posting some pics?
 
jonnyt16 - I haven't handled the 302, but I just have a personal preference for the looks of the 0200. A far as the Offset goes, I've handled it, thought the knife was well-built, I doubt you could make it (or any of the other 2) buckle with hard use, so I'd just go on personal preference. Maybe someone who has either or both of the other 2 can chime in.
 
IUKE12 said:
Congrats on the new blade. Wow, the M16 pales in comparison.
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Thanks. A client of mine gave me that M-16 on a whim a couple days before the 0200 arrived. The 0200 makes it seem to have the quality & build of a pinky nail clipper. He got the M-16 for free, so I'm sure he wouldn't be too offended to hear that.
 
any thoughts regarding the 154cm on the 200 vs the s30v on the 301/2? That thing looks like a beast though. Interested in these as a user getting some heavy abuse.
 
Can't post any pictures yet but I don't know if they would really show a lot if I did. I concentrated my polishing attempts on the liners, blade tang, and the p-b washers. When I put it back together I used a little bit of Miltec1 as a lube. I've got a tight pivot, and you can really feel it when you close the blade, yet a firm push on the flipper will open it up completely into lockup.

I did take some torx button head screws I got from Knifekits, cut them to length, and put them in the other three sets of pocket clip holes. The heads are satin finished and I may go back and rough up the finish and paint them flat black to blend in with the handle. I did this because I had the extra screws to do it, and because I had noticed a tiny bit of light between scale and liner on the opposite scale. Mine is set for tip up right hand carry. There was no light between scale and liner up at the pivot side, but I had the screws and put them in anyway. Btw, that light? you could not slide a piece of cigarette between scale and liner it was so tiny, just had the screws and you know....................:)

I do love my 0200!!:D
 
I had one and I traded it for an Emerson CQC-11 because it was
way to bulky and heavy for the length of the blade in my humble
opinion. ;) It is a quality piece though, just wouldn't work for me
as I carry my folders "just in case" and it was to heavy and bulky
to have with me 24/7. I'd like to try the 0301 though as the titanium
liners might be lighter....
 
Mine seems to be fitting better all the time.( the liner and blade-base) At least 1/2 of the liner contacts the blade base and when I first received it it looked like just the front corner of the liner made contact. It and my Blade-Tech Rijbak are my fave folders for carry in the woods. (Posted their pictures side by side here awhile back.)
 
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