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Zero Tolerance 0223 Knife Review

Zero Tolerance 0223 Knife

Manufacturer: Zero Tolerance
Model number: 0223
Price: 300.00
Weight: 4.7 ounce

Zero Tolerance 0223 Specifications

• Made in the USA
• Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system
• Frame lock, with steel lockbar insert
• Reversible clip (left/right, tip-up)
• Steel: CPM 20CV, DLC coating
• Handle: Titanium, DLC coating, earth brown G10
• Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.156 in. (0.4 cm)
• Closed Length: 5 in. (12.8 cm)
• Overall Length: 8.6 in. (21.8 cm)
• Weight: 4.7 oz. (134 g)

When I look at a knife I have five criteria

1. Quality
2. Durability
3. Functionality
4. Ease of use
5. Application

Quality

The CPM 20CV blade steel offers exceptional hardness and wear resistance to take and hold a sharp edge, toughness to resist impact, and—with the highest level of chromium of any high-vanadium steel—excellent corrosion resistance. For an extra measure of blade protection, ZT adds black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, ceramic bead blasted for a non-glare finish.

Durabilty

The titanium handle is also DLC coated and bead blasted to extend the matte look. The 0223 has a sturdy titanium frame lock with a hardened steel lockbar insert for reliable lockup. ZT’s KVT ball-bearing system, combined with a highly ergonomic flipper, make the 0223 quick and easy to open, too. The 0223’s earth brown G10 handle scales are reminiscent of the original military knife’s stacked leather handle. Our G10 scales wrap around to the top of the handle and meet in the middle to provide a comfortable and secure grip—as well as helping to keep debris out of your knife.

Functionality

The blade is clip-point style with heavy jimping along the spine and a cutout to decrease weight.

The pocketclip is left/right reversible and made of bent steel with a black Teflon® finish. The bronze-anodized titanium tube spacer in the handle is secured by two custom screws. A series of decorative holes drilled in the ricasso of the blade echo the jimping along the spine and add to the subtle details of this remarkably handsome knife.

Ease of Use

The KVT ball-bearing system is by far the smoothest opening system I’ve experienced. Coupled with a quality frame lock, with steel lockbar insert, this knife s easy to use.

Application

Cutting open boxes, clam shell packaging, opening letter, cutting zip ties or sharpening pencils are  probably the primary uses for my pocket knives.

Overall Impression

This Zero Tolerance 0223 is great all around EDC knife, but it is pricey.  Don’t let its simple appearance fool you, this knife has utility written all over it. From the blade design, to the handle construction, this knife is excellent. My overall impression is this is a high quality, no nonsense knife that functions well in many situations, sturdy enough for an everyday carry and one of those that you’ll hand down to your son or daughter.

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