Zero Tolerance 0920TTS Authentication

[Cornfed801]

Hey bladeforums I could some help authenticating this knife. I bought it off of eBay and there is a 30 money back guarantee. Any help would be appreciated.

The Issues on hand. The knife listed on eBay had a different serial number than the knife I received. The picture on the eBay listing also had the scales more of a copper color, were the scales on the knife I received are more natural or tan in color.

The knife does weigh the same amount as listed on ZT’s website. All of the screws are T8 except the clip that is T6

I reached out to Zero Tolerance and they said they cannot confirm if the knife is legit or not. They said I can send the knife in for authentication but if it’s a clone Zero Tolerance will destroy the knife. I don’t want to go that route because if it’s a clone I want to send it back and get my money and also leave a review for the guy selling fake knives.

Here are some pics of the knife. I can send more pics or a video if needed.

 

[tony281sc2]

It looks legit to me. I think they can look different in different light. That’s a rare knife, Ive never seen 0920 clones.
If you google “zero tolerance 0920tts knives and tools” you’ll see some real pics that look very much like yours
Also, maybe he used some google pictures for his ad…? The number matches the box, which is the important thing

 

[Cornfed801]

It looks legit to me. I think they can look different in different light. That’s a rare knife, Ive never seen 0920 clones.
If you google “zero tolerance 0920tts knives and tools” you’ll see some real pics that look very much like yours
Also, maybe he used some google pictures for his ad…? The number matches the box, which is the important thing

Thanks for the quick response. Ya I think it’s either legit or the best clone ever made. I have never purchased a clone so I’m not sure if they come with a UPC on the box or not.

 

[00stormbringer]

It is legit. Here is a video of a fake 0920tts.

 

[crk1984]

Thanks for the quick response. Ya I think it’s either legit or the best clone ever made. I have never purchased a clone so I’m not sure if they come with a UPC on the box or not.

The fakes do not have the serial number on box

 

[sgt1372]

The box is always the weak point for clones 9f Kershaw, ZT & Spyderco.

Graphics are off & o bar codes & model name & #s are the tip offs.

 

[Bing Gao]

Looks good to me. I used to own one of these. Great knife!

 

[Cornfed801]

Looks good to me. I used to own one of these. Great knife!

Ya I have been looking for this model for a long time. So when I found it and got a fair deal on it I jumped.

 

[snapshot2017]

I would quickly return it and buy another from a reputable online knife seller as there are many of them that you can trust.

 

[tony281sc2]

I would quickly return it and buy another from a reputable online knife seller as there are many of them that you can trust.

The knife in question has been discontinued for about 5 years, and is a sprint run of less than 1000 I would imagine

 

[Cornfed801]

The knife in question has been discontinued for about 5 years, and is a sprint run of less than 1000 I would imagine

This is true. That’s another reason I bought it because they do not come up for sale very often.

 

[norcalAF]

This is true. That’s another reason I bought it because they do not come up for sale very often.

Yep, I stumbled into my minty original version through a trade deal, they don't come up very often. They are fantastic knife for sure. I wish ZT would bring back some LG designs! Imagine a Ti or Micarta 0909!

 

[badmatt]

Great... now I need to hunt for one of these.

Gorgeous knife!

 

[norcalAF]

Great... now I need to hunt for one of these.

Gorgeous knife!

One of the very best classic ZTs! Handle milling is exquisite, and lightening pockets inside so the knife is very lightweight. Huge blade that flips with typical ZT speed. Gorgeous LG lines. Honestly my favorite ZT in the collection and I've had probably 2 dozen come and some go at this point

 

[Cornfed801]

Great... now I need to hunt for one of these.

Gorgeous knife!

The guy has 1 more for sale one eBay. It looks exactly like mine except different serial numbers. I don’t know how he came across so many 0920’s.

 

[Bluep00p]

SAME KNIFE WITH SAME S/N (#411) I JUST PAID FOR ON EBAY AND NOW CANCELING THE SALE. tHE GUY ON EBAY HAS SAID HE HAS HAD HIS FOR 5 OR 6 YEARS. tOP PICTURE IS THE ONE I ORDERED OFF EBAY TODAY AND THE BOTTOM IS "Cornfed801" photo. Can there be two real #411's??? Here is Ebay listing...>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/267042188830

 

[norcalAF]

SAME KNIFE WITH SAME S/N (#411) I JUST PAID FOR ON EBAY AND NOW CANCELING THE SALE. tHE GUY ON EBAY HAS SAID HE HAS HAD HIS FOR 5 OR 6 YEARS. tOP PICTURE IS THE ONE I ORDERED OFF EBAY TODAY AND THE BOTTOM IS "Cornfed801" photo. Can there be two real #411's??? Here is Ebay listing...>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/267042188830

Highly doubtful that there would be two knives of the same model with the same serial. I have picked up a couple of ZTs from the bay that turned out to be fakes, one was a 0920TS and one was a blacked out 0095. Luckily got my money back for both and have since given up on getting ZTs from the bay.

 

[bender21]

SAME KNIFE WITH SAME S/N (#411) I JUST PAID FOR ON EBAY AND NOW CANCELING THE SALE. tHE GUY ON EBAY HAS SAID HE HAS HAD HIS FOR 5 OR 6 YEARS. tOP PICTURE IS THE ONE I ORDERED OFF EBAY TODAY AND THE BOTTOM IS "Cornfed801" photo. Can there be two real #411's??? Here is Ebay listing...>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/267042188830

It is likely the same seller that Cornfed purchased his from. Cornfed said he received a different serial number than what was in the sales ad, and that the seller had another one for sale. I imagine what happened is the seller mixed up the knives and you would receive the one from the listing that Cornfed purchased.

 

[Bluep00p]

I think that is good advice. I canceled the purchase on ebay about an hour ago before the guy could ship. I dont know what to trust. If the knife is fake, it is a realy good fake or maybe a bait and switch? I like to see the good in people but two knives of the same model and S/N is a bit sketchy. I was hoping the guy would say it is something he had sold previously and had returned but it was not the case. The ebay messaging is screen printed below...

 

[sharp_edge]

Looks fake to me. I will take it for $99.

On a serious note, I don't see anything wrong with it. Damn I remember I sold this version and another special edition of 0920 together for $350 or sth like that.