Zero Tolerance Current/Upcoming/Discontinued Models

IMO they are kind of following marketing trends rather than developing their brand identity

I understand they have a finite production capability and giving the excellent quality they deliver for what is (compared to other standards) a good price for American made knives I am think it is a good thing they make the decision to discontinue some models

However i have sometime the feeling they are acting as a kind of OEM, proposing models by “big names” of the knife community for limited period of time.
Pushing some variations in these models based on their manufacturing capabilities, maybe to draw new designers to test their capacity, rather that based on a knife use.

My ZT-fanboy’s heart turns to other companies... not because of quality or price but just because I am sometime really confused and not sure of what the purpose of one ZT knife can be.

I feel too much marketing in all this :)
 
I built up a collection of 27 ZTs that I want to thin to 24.

Seems like they've run out of new ideas and are just recycling old ones; like the Ti versions of the 0460 and 0562. Then there's the mini 0022 and the waveless 0640 that I have absolutely no interest in.

So, I've been spending most of my money recently buying Spydercos, mostly discontinued models to make up for lost time. However, Spyderco continues to make and release new models that I also want to buy, including the Amalgam and Tropen (that I already purchased) and the Smock and Ikuchi that I plan to purchase as soon as they are released.

I've even been buying some new and old Kershaws and CRKTs but no ZTs for quite awhile now. Am thinking about buying a 0452 G10 M390 but sellers are asking $300 plus for that knife now which I consider too much, especially since the knife sold for only $240 just a year or so ago. So, no 0452 G10 M390 for me for now.
 
They are discontinuing the Jens Anso model. I think it’s a 0220, and I got one for about $169 from a website. $169 is a screaming deal compared to the $228 they were asking.
 
Irch said:
They are discontinuing the Jens Anso model. I think it’s a 0220, and I got one for about $169 from a website. $169 is a screaming deal compared to the $228 they were asking.
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They are also discontinuing the 0393 which (BF supporting dealer) US Made Blades is now selling for $195 (down from $260); MSRP was $300.

I'd buy one if I liked the knife but I don't. Would like to get a 0392 but they are too expensive for me.
 
RamZar said:
Better hurry while the 0562 is at a discontinued/discounted price of just $164.95!
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I just found one of the last elmax 562 in the mid 4k range serial# at a retailer, 164$ couldn't stop myself, now I have a backup.

Retailer even inspected it for me and verified centering and grind and detent, said he was a zt guy.
 
I've been waiting for ZT to make a small knife for a longtime, so I love that they are making the 0022, but I'm not happy about the new prices. I love the steel they're using, but I don't like that I'm paying more than I paid for a carbon fiber 0462
 
Announced at the 2019 SHOT Show with 0022 and 0460TI already at some dealers.

  • 0393GLCF CPM-20CV, Glow-in-the-dark CF, Titanium Frame Lock, KVT Ball Bearings Flipper, $280 MAP
  • 0022 CPM-20CV, CF, Titanium Frame Lock, KVT Ball Bearings Flipper, $200 MAP
  • 0460TI CPM-20CV, Titanium Frame Lock, KVT Ball Bearings Flipper, $220 MAP
 
Irch said:
They are discontinuing the Jens Anso model. I think it’s a 0220, and I got one for about $169 from a website. $169 is a screaming deal compared to the $228 they were asking.
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Great price but so sad they never milled the handle. Over 6oz is over my comfort limit. Sad as I love the design otherwise.
 
Dr Blazer said:
I've been waiting for ZT to make a small knife for a longtime, so I love that they are making the 0022, but I'm not happy about the new prices. I love the steel they're using, but I don't like that I'm paying more than I paid for a carbon fiber 0462
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The 0900 was released in 2015 and discontinued in 2017 but still available on the Exchange and other 2ndary markets. See: https://zt.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/zt0900

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The 0022 weighs about 1.6oz less and its blade is about 1" shorter than that of the 0900. I spent over $200 (overpaid) for an 0900 and can't imagine spending $200 (MAP) for the even smaller 0022.
 
Mrgauth said:
Like the look, but not the size. If they would just bump it to 2.5in I would bite.
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I would love that and would buy it right away. I want it to have a little bit of a straight/flat edge/blade and not be a completely sloped blade like the 0022. So, I hope they come out with a 0024 or 0023 or 0032 or whatever they name it. I never carry anything bigger than 2.5" other than my 0450's. I just love 0450's (it's my favorite ZT) and it feels smaller to me than many smaller knives like my mini grip. I never carry my mini grip. I should've sold it a longtime ago, but now that it's discontinued I'll keep it for at least a few more years. Other than going a little less than 2" into my thigh (yes I'm very embarrassed by that and feel like a moron), it's pretty much unused.

Anyway, I'd be really happy if they came out with a smaller 2.5" 0450. Just make it the 0448/0449 or something like that.
 
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I'd still prefer the 900 over the 0022, but the 909 may be my favorite ZT of all time. I kick myself for not getting the 900 when it was available to compliment it.

For me, the 640 is in the strong "maybe" pile. I'm going to get my Sebenza first. If I have a bot of money to spend, the 640 is way up there.

I'm still waiting on a 4" blade ZT fixed blade.
 
Steely_Gunz said:
I'd still prefer the 900 over the 0022, but the 909 may be my favorite ZT of all time. I kick myself for not getting the 900 when it was available to compliment it.

For me, the 640 is in the strong "maybe" pile. I'm going to get my Sebenza first. If I have a bot of money to spend, the 640 is way up there.

I'm still waiting on a 4" blade ZT fixed blade.
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The discontinued ZT 0180 was a 4.2” Hinderer-designed fixed blade with the tough Vanadis 4 Extra Steel.
 
Steely_Gunz said:
I'd still prefer the 900 over the 0022, but the 909 may be my favorite ZT of all time. I kick myself for not getting the 900 when it was available to compliment it.
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I've got the 0900 and 0909.

Bought the 0900 on impulse when not too many very showing up for sale and paid too much for it. It's one of the few ZT purchases that I regret because it's really too small a knife for me. Planning to sell it and the 0450G10 Sprint that I bought for the same reason.

I wouldn't be interested in an 0022 variant unless the blade is at least 3.75-4" long.
 
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hey guys not sure where to post this but does anyone have or no where to get a pdf of the 2006-2007 ZT catalog? i was looking through the 2019 one and wondering how much they have changed since then. Thanks guys.
 
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