This knife features a 3 1/2 inch blade, (actually 90 mm, a little longer than spec.) The blade is 1 3/16 in (30 mm) wide at the base, and flat ground. The material for the blade is ELMAX, a carbon-vanadium-chrome steel alloy that is quite hard but corrosion resistant. The handle is titanium alloy: very hard but lightweight.
Without the removable and relocatable pocket clip, the closed knife is 1/2 inch thick, 1.4 inches wide, and 4.7 inches long (12.7 x 35.7 x 119.6 mm). The weight with the clip is 6.0 oz or 170 g. Opened, the knife is 8 1/4 inches (210 mm) long. It is neither small nor light, but it has a good feel in the hand.
Out of the box it is sharp and needed no touchup of the blade. There are fine grinding marks on the edge, but I elected not to polish the edge as it cuts so well as is.
The knife snaps open by pulling a knurled lever (flipper) on the back of the blade. This rotates the blade out on a very smooth pivot bearing until it locks in place (an audible click) with a steel re-enforced lock. There is no play of the blade in the handle once it is locked in place. Closing the knife is not as swift as opening it and requires pressing the titanium frame lock hard enough to release the blade, then fold to close. Both opening and closing can be done with one hand. This should be done quite carefully, of course. Closing the knife with one hand is relatively safe as the lock bar must be pressed using the thumb close to the blade, and the protruding flipper lever at the base of the blade prevents the blade from closing on your thumb.
The titanium handle is nice and easy to grip. It is grooved for a better hold, but retains its clean lines.
Each knife is individually numbered, marked by laser engraving.
The construction is strong and operation is smooth.
I do not collect knives, and I do not use for self-defense: I will be using the knife in a saltwater application cutting heavy Kevlar re-enforced cable jacketing, so at a later date I will add information about the durability and corrosion resistance. Preliminary results are encouraging: I can easily cut through kevlar re-enforced cable jacketing by pressing and rocking only. No slicing is necessary: this gives me the control I need to cut to the correct depth. After repeated radial and axial cuts through thick 14 mm cable jacket, the blade shows no perceivable dulling and there are no markings or wear on the blade. The last cuts are as easy and precise as the first. Cuts through copper conductors are also quick and clean. Cheaper knives invariably fail by quickly losing their edge in this application. The advantage of the ELMAX blade seems to be in both the sturdy construction and the hardness of the material.
Although the knife has great looks, it is rugged enough for real work.
We tried ordering twice from two different vendors on Amazon. The first could not get stock, the second thought they were in stock, but were mistaken and credited my account. I finally had success on the third try, but I called to verify stock and pricing. I suggest you do the same, as this seems to be a hard to find item.
| Brand | Zero Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Folding Knife |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Lock |
| Handle Material | Titanium |
| Color | Steel |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Style | Modern |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Item Length | 8.2 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Zero Tolerance |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.7 x 3.4 x 1.7 inches |
| Package Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 6 x 3 inches |
| Brand Name | Zero Tolerance |
| Part Number | ZT0801 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
