Zero Tolerance at Blade 2006

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Zero Tolerance
Manufacturer: Zero Tolerance Model: 0100
Blade Steel: CPM3V Hardness Rc: NA
Blade Shape: Recurve Drop Point Edge: Plain
Blade Length: 5.75"/146mm Blade Thickness: 0.190"/4.8mm
Overall Length: 10.5"/267mm Tang: Full
Handle Material: G-10 Weight: 11.4oz/323g
Available?May 2006 MSRP: $295
Zero Tolerance is a new "tactical" line by Kai USA, the company who produces the Kershaw brand product line. The ZT knives are being marketed to the law enforcement, military and similar as a separate brand, but retain many common elements in design and construction, as you would expect. The name and dress change, but the underpinnings remain. As part of its marketing effort, ZT gives a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these knives to the Paralyzed Veterans of America Heritage Fund, which works on behalf of the veterans who have given so much in service to their country.

The Ken Onion designed fixed blade, the 0100, has 5.75-inch recurved drop point blade of CPM3V tool steel with black tungsten DLC coating. The handle is very similar in shape to to that of the Kersaw Offset folder in shape, with sculpted machined G10 scales covering the full tang. An integral half guard and deep recess, coupled with an agressive thumb ramp and plenty of texture in the G-10, provide a secure, safe grip and good leverage. The lanyard hole comes threaded with a wrist lanyard. A MOLLE compatible nylon sheath with molded Kydex insert and a tool/folder pouch with a metal button snap closure completes the offering. MSRP is $295.


Manufacturer: Zero Tolerance Model: 0200/0301
Blade Steel: 154 CM / S30V Hardness Rc: NA
Blade Shape: Recurve Drop Point Edge: Plain or Combo / Plain
Blade Length: 4.25"/108mm Blade Thickness: 0.156"/3.9mm
Length Closed: 5.25"/133mm Length Open: 9.5"/241mm
Lock Type: Liner Liner Material: Stainless
Handle Material: G-10 Weight: 7.7oz/219g / 8.6oz/243g
Available? May 2006 MSRP: $160 / $295
Nearly identical styling is obvious in the 0200 folder. Steel is 154 CM for the folder's 4.25-inch tungston DLC coated blade. Blade profile is a scaled down version of the fixed blade's recurved drop point, available with plain or partially serrated edge and fairly hefty at 5/32 thick. The handle also mimics the fixed blade in shape with stainless liners and liner lock and sculpted G-10. One handed operation is via either the index finger flipper or dual thumb studs. A lanyard hole is provided, as is a reversible and ambidextrous, tip or tip down carry, pocket clip. MSRP is $160

Onion collaborated with Stride on the 0301/0302 liner lock assisted opening folders. The Strider influence is seen is the somewhat wider chord balde, or agressive scallops instead of shallower ridges on the thumb ramp and butt and the Strder trademark Tiger Striping on the blade. S30V stainless is the blade steel choice on this one, with tungsten DLC coating. Lengths are identical with a 4.25-inche balde and an overall length open of 9.5 inches. Assisted opening is via Kershaw's SpeedSafe mechanism. The 0301 is has a "Ranger Green" G-10 handle, the 0302 is in "Coyote Tan." A lanyard hole is provided, as is a reversible pocket clip. MSRP is $295
 
I've heard that my school has a "Zero Tolerance" policy regarding knives. Maybe I should get one.
 
I like the one that looks like a cross between a skirmish and a strider, but I wouldn't pay reatail price for one.
 
Good on you for effort. A heads up is usually a good and appreciated courtesy.:thumbup:
 
I don't normally share any of our internal workings with the public, but I'm afraid that this question will continue to be brought up indefinitely if I don't share a little info. So, here it is, we have signed an agreement with the good folks over at Kershaw assigning them the rights to the name "Zero Tolerance". :thumbup: :D :thumbup: :cool:

All is well and we wish them the very best with this project! :thumbup:

Thanks,

Jerry





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I appreciate and respect that you prefer to keep the internals quiet, but I am even more glad that you put this too rest Jerry. It will probably keep some fires from being started.
 
Hi all!
My first post!!

he title of this thread led me to believe there would be some info about ZT knives at the 2006 Blade Show.
Did I miss the info?

Will ZT be part of the Kershaw booth at the Blade Show? Anybody know?

Cheers!
 
Jerry Busse said:
So, here it is, we have signed an agreement with the good folks over at Kershaw assigning them the rights to the name "Zero Tolerance". :thumbup: :D :thumbup: :cool:
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How many cases of Scotch did you get in return? :confused:

:p :D
 
Straper said:
he title of this thread led me to believe there would be some info about ZT knives at the 2006 Blade Show.
Did I miss the info?
Will ZT be part of the Kershaw booth at the Blade Show? Anybody know?
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Hello......
You should probably ask this over in the general forum. This forum is the Busse forum where we mostly discuss Busse knives. The name Zero Tolerance was originally used by Jerry Busse for some Busse knives, but Kershaw is now apparently using it also.
 
no briggz, didn't ya hear? they will be almost worthless then! get rid of them before blade! i know a guy that'll buy just about anything, if you send 'em to me quick, i might be able to get $50 or $60 each! ;-)
 
Hey Yager,

I appreciate the offer but if only $50 or $60 then I guess I will be better off just grinding them down into a couple bottle openers or maybe a pair of tweezers. Tick are starting to get bad around here.

:p :rolleyes:
 
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