Reviews and Ratings for Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles

Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handlesrated 4.956 stars out of 5 (45 reviews)
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Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75 inch S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles

 

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Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
J. Weinstein
Northern Virginia
Aug 22, 2016
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper: Great knife!

the ZT is my everyday carry knife. As a police officer, i use it many times throughout the day; for everything from cutting seat belts, which it does easily, filling in as a screw driver, opening boxes, etc. its tiger stripe blade is good looking and elicits positive comments from all who see it. finally, the knife feels good in the hand. it's a little pricey, but worth it. you won't need another knife.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Toes
Singapore
Apr 10, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality
Cons: None

Finally

Bought a ZT0200 previously. Was impressed with the build quality, ergonomics and ease of opening. Therefore got the ZT0301 with the fancy tiger stripes, speed safe and titanium integral lock. Blade is made of S30V steel but not as sharp as I hoped coming out of the box. G10 contoured handle is very grippy. Overall, a nice tactical folder with a hefty feel.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
C_Doe
Riyadh
Jul 28, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Worth the Money I spent

I work as a defense contractor in the middle east. I did alot of looking around and comparing both styles of folding knives and materials for knives before spending my money on my duty knife. My requirements were that it had to be strong, lightweight (I sometimes have on alot of gear, so weight matters), compact, quick opening (just in case I need it fast), have a pocket clip, be black or camouflage, feel good in my hand, have good center of gravity, and look intimidating (just in case). This knife fits the bill perfectly. I bought this knife over 6 months for everyday use and as a last defense if I needed it to be , so I made sure to use it everytime I needed to use a knife to test its reliability. Here is a list of things I have used this knife for: *Making ash trays out of soda cans *Cutting open plastic seals, and bottles *Cutting paper, and cardboard. *Cutting Pizza, cheese, other foods *Opening packages, cutting away tape *Prying open jammed tire claws *Scraping paint and gunk off of cement *Used as screwdriver (blade) *Used as hammer (handle) *Digging into sand/gravel *Trimming away brush *Sharpening Pencils *Cutting through metal around eraser( really needed to erase something and the eraser was worn down) *Prying open steel door on computer lock box(key was missing) *Cut rope etc... After all of this I can still shave a sliver of cheese off of a brick, cut a piece of paper, and just sharpened a pencil with it tonight too. Problems: When cutting rope: the blade is not serrated so you cant just pull through or saw, you have to rock the blade back and forth and apply downward pressure and it works fine. When piercing: The nose of the knife is diamond shaped to reinforce the strength of the tip so when you pierce into something like a soda can or bottle, you need to control the knife and apply a little more pressure than normal because you are fighting to sqeeze that diamond through the intial slit. once the tip of the knife is through , the rest of the blade slides in like the can/bottle was butter. Overall, my favorite knife. Buy it, and use it. No need with this to feel bad about spending so much money on a knife that you you leave it in a drawer. You won't ruin it.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Alex D
Illinois
Dec 14, 2015
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

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Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Will
Gone
Aug 08, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great knife the weight is good and the grip is solid. The clip is strong. So there is no need to worry about it getting lost. The SV30 steel can be tricky to sharpen if you don't know what your doing. Overall the knife is great have taken Zero Tolerance knifes on multiple deployments and they all survived. Mud, Sand, Rain, Extreme heat, and Extreme winters and they have all made it back.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mulchester
Maine
Jun 18, 2013
Pros: None
Cons: None

Best knife I've ever owned

I'm new to the world of nice pocket knives, except for a large Swiss Army knife I received as a gift. Bought It on a whim when I saw Gibbs using a tan one on NCIS and thought it looked really cool but when it arrived, it's a beast! No sideways play in the blade, very easy to open, clip is a little snug at first but still hides nicely in dress shorts. Blade finish is cool but it scratches pretty easily. Top notch quality along with great materials make this a great knife. A little tricky to close and keep your fingers but you will learn quickly. My wife was scared of it when I flipped it open the first time and she didn't even see the price.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Paul A
Woburn, Ma
Sep 28, 2016
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Your kidding, fit in this little space how great the zt0301 is. Seriously, this is by far the best knife I've owned. The logo " Built Like A Tank" or "Proudly Overbuilt in USA" is greatly understated. I plan on using it as an EDC. The 3D machined G-10 and Titanium scales fit your hand like an exspensive pair of leather gloves. The materials throughout are top grade. The SV30 blade comes shaving sharp and maintains that edge even under the harshest conditions. Even with a blade that thick and heavy the SpeedSafe A/O system moves the blade out and locked up with incredible speed. With the titanium frame lock engaged it feels like a fixed blade knife. Everything about this knife Instills confidence to the user. Confidence whether your cutting rope or boxes or in the Military in some far off country,you can depend on it. Not many other tools in my box can I say that about. I own the 0300,0301,0303 and if you can come up with the Rarer than hens teeth 0302 I'll take one of them too. My only problem with them is transferring them from Safe Queen status to EDC status. Their just so darn nice I hate to use em. Do not hesitate to purchase one of these beauties. They'll come a time when you won't be able to due to their unavailability. Then you'll have to deal with the regret, cuz I'm not parting with mine!!!
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jima
Raleigh, NC
Aug 31, 2009
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality, Weight, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Handle Material
Cons: None

One Heavy Duty Blade

I EDC mine and it's not really that heavy or too big for me, I hardly notice it's there. The grip fits my hand perfect and it's comfortable, blade deployment is very fast either by the flipper or thumb studs. I use the TD carry method with it because it seems to come out perfect for me for fastest deployment. If you need a HD knife this is it, S30V steel holds an edge very well and the fit and finish are excellent.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
J Zamora
Illinois
Jun 11, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

zt 0301

Best knife I've ever owned. Super smooth lock up. Feels like a fixed blade when it's open. There is no kind of wiggle in the blade once it locks up.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Chuck W
Maryville TN.
Apr 16, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best EDC Ive ever owned!

Got to say absolutely love everything about this knife! Well almost everything. If it had the angled thumb studs like on the BLUR this knife wouldve been greatest knife by far! Regardless from day one of getting this knife its bben wonderful! Razor sharp out of the box places to move the pocket clip to all areas! Some people may complain saying its to heavy but in your pocket surprisingly you cant feel it or i cant. Also if ever needed knife for self defense knife definitely feels like its built well not some cheaply built knife that snaps like a toothpick. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for great knife. I had swore id never spend more than $100 on a knife but im glad i did on this one. Its by far my best EDC ever
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Freddie B
tulsa ok
Aug 09, 2015
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
I've collected Kershaw knives for years. This ZT 301 is a 5 star for my shipping job. Tough knife EDC for me. Purchased 4 as gifts for friends. Clip just a little too small in the mounting area.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Pj
Ireland
Nov 06, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight

Top of the line!

Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Chris
freehold nj
Jan 12, 2013
Pros: None
Cons: None

NCIS USES THIS

I got this because I saw it on NCIS and agent gibbs used it and i see why because it is amazing!!!!!!!!!
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Carl
North Carolina
Feb 19, 2016
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Molon Labe!

Just got my 0301 and I'm extremely pleased. VERY well made knife that I label as SOLID. It's the sharpest out of the box knife I've ever owned. This will be my every day carry knife (0350 on Sunday). I highly recommend it.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Dr. Peter E, Dmd
Corona, CA
Feb 17, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best Dam Folder

Daily carry, if I was a bad guy I would definitely not want to have anything to do with someone packing this knife. You pay what you get, this knife will last my lifetime and probalbly my son too. I am very picky & critical about the stuff I will purchase, no complaints here. Best dam folder I have or probably will ever come across
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jim
Pa
Aug 25, 2016
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Awesome Knife

I haven't carried it or used it yet, so yes, this is one of those lame "unboxing" write ups. Next I'll be posting pictures of my lunch on social media. What I do have is plenty of positive experiences with this knife's little brother, the ZT0350, and is what prompted me to buy this one. Build quality is excellent. Really like the locking mechanism. Blade is shaving sharp right out of the box. The color is more FDE than OD but I dig it. It will most likely be too heavy to carry when wearing shorts but perfect for jeans. My fat #ss hates to wear a belt which would probably cure the shorts issue. Buy it. Buy two. They aren't making them anymore (which is a bad decision IMHO.) This one will be replacing my Adamas as my EDC in the laptop backpack knife.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Streicher
Ohio
Jul 29, 2013
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None

0301 review

Worth the price. Actually carries in pocket lighter than you would think. Built like a tank. Mine arrived shaving sharp.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ridge
Brooksville
Nov 07, 2017
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Great Knife

The 0301 is big and heavy but well worth the size and weight for EDC as it is built like a tank. It opens as fast as any automatic knife and it is extremely smooth. Extremely sharp out of the box and very easy to sharpen.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Tim
Florida
Jan 15, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

new EDC

I found this knife while surfing the net and decided I needed to own one. Some folks have commented about the size and weight of this knife but I carry enough in my pockets that the weight is a non factor for me. Shaving sharp right out of the box with a very solid and strong lock up. I have found no slop in the pivot and after exercising the blade just a few minuted the assisted opening is very fast and smooth. I can't recommend this knife enough. As a matter of fact I bought another ZT and now I'm thinking about one in each hip pocket!
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Robert Ell
Dublin,
Mar 27, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Heavy Duty

It is a really well crafted and presented package. I like big and heavy knives. Something that just feels like a Tank. This is it!. I won't go into what you can read online yourself anyway. Just to say. I am delighted I have it. There was nothing wrong with it at all. It arrived in time and in one piece. Thanks Knife Center.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Chuck W
Maryville TN.
Apr 16, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best EDC Ive ever owned!

Got to say absolutely love everything about this knife! Well almost everything. If it had the angled thumb studs like on the BLUR this knife wouldve been greatest knife by far! Regardless from day one of getting this knife its bben wonderful! Razor sharp out of the box places to move the pocket clip to all areas! Some people may complain saying its to heavy but in your pocket surprisingly you cant feel it or i cant. Also if ever needed knife for self defense knife definitely feels like its built well not some cheaply built knife that snaps like a toothpick. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for great knife. I had swore id never spend more than $100 on a knife but im glad i did on this one. Its by far my best EDC ever
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Dave
Manteca, Ca
Jun 23, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Awesome Knife

Best knife I've ever owned. Super fast and super smooth lock up. There is no kind of wiggle in the blade once it locks up. In case you are wondering the screws on the clip are Torx T7.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
C_Doe
Riyadh
Jul 28, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

continued

P.S. I forgot to add that, NO, I haven't sharpened it once.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Sam
Georgia
Sep 12, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Bug-Out Ready

This knife is a little too big for me for EDC but it is the perfect Bug Out,Hunting,Camping or do anything knife. Very Pleased!
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Snapshot Buntline
Rio Rico, AZ
May 04, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Zero Tolerance 100 percent quality

I replaced my Ken Onion Spec Bump with the Ken Onion ZT 301 for my EDC knife. Not a thing wrong with the Kershaw, but the ZT is bigger and better. OK, so it isn't exactly the knife Gibbs carries on NCIS -- his is tan -- but it's close enough. Outside of the Hoo-rah factor, the knife cuts well, keeps an edge and sharpens easily. This is a folding knife that will perform chores like a fixed-blade camper, a fighter, or utility knife. You can't get a better knife without going full custom -- and then I'd want one from Ken Onion anyway. His designs are beautiful, strong and lasting.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Hoot
Jun 06, 2015
Pros: None
Cons: None
Date on knife is Feb 08 , never been without it since, worn the pocket out on10 pair of jeans and one pair of b.d.u.s , been dropped on gravel,concrete and asphalt . Cut, chopped, wood, plastic, aluminum, copper wire.the thing still looks brand new, I use a diamond stone from time to time,shaves arm hair. Only problem ever had was clip screws would loosen,put them in with loctite problem solved, best knife I've ever owned
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Scott
ohio
Dec 25, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

love it!!!

Hunting
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
C. Richter
Colorado
May 06, 2011
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Type

Outstanding quality.

I read reviews of troops using this one over-seas and that they love it. I am 100% of the same opinion! I carry this knife while wearing dress slacks OR jeans. It's a large knife, but is thin enough to carry all the time. I often forget I have it. The great things are: Fit and construction (SOLID!),Balance,Ease of deploying the blade,sharpness, grip texture and design, the pocket clip (small but really strong) and the blade design / smoothness. I'd normally say that this is an expensive knife but for what it is, it's a VALUE!! I will probably keep this one for life and know it will last that long, too. Not-so-great things: The liner lock is very strong and safe to release, but it still makes me a little nervous. The assist piece on the blade does a good job of protecting the fingers as it closes, minimizing the possibility of being cut. Other than that, NONE.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Domingo
Avondale az
Sep 16, 2015
Pros: Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Type

Great knife

Looks great comes sharp out of the box and the weight makes it feel very sturdy in hand.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ghost In Khost
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Jun 25, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Best Government Issued item I have ever received

This blade was issued to me before my deployment to Afghanistan last summer. Durable edge, fast blade deployment, comfortable weight, reliable construction, and versatile applications made this blade the envy of my squadron. As a Medic it quickly cut through uniforms, flesh, 550 cord, canvas, wood, and all my medical supplies with ease proving it to be a beautiful piece of American ingenuity. I recommend this knife to all my Brothers and Sisters in Arms. It will not fail you.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Stuart
Honolulu, HI
Jan 27, 2016
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None

Great knife

Typical great quality Zero Tolerance knife. I have 6 Zero Tolerance knives and they all feel solid in your hand and are well made. The only minor complaint I have on this knife is that I feel the weight and size of the blade is a little too large for the flipper opener for it does not have the same snap that the 3 1/4" inch blade do.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Z. Y.
Las Vegas, NV
Mar 19, 2013
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Great knife!

Absolutely great knife! The blade is super sharp and durable. The handle is easy and comfartable to grab and hold. I love the service and fast shipping by KnifeCenter too. I recommend to anyone to buy their blades from this site.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Gary M
Buford, GA
Aug 15, 2016
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight

Fabulous Knife, get it while you can

Phenomenal knife all around. This is a very large beefy knife. Great very ergonomic handle with great scales, feels great in your hand. Pocket clip has good retention and rides well in your pocket for such a large knife. Finish is beautiful both the Ranger Green scales and the Tiger Stripe blade. I like big knives and this fits the bill with a 3.75" blade that is approximately 1.50" wide. Deployment on this series is assisted and unbelievably fast. This set 0301, 0302, and 0303 are the fastest deploying knives I own. This knife is just a pure pleasure to carry & use. Blade came razor sharp.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Andrew
USA
Jul 01, 2009
Pros: Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Awesome knife!

This knife is incredibly solid and an awesome value for the price. It's fit and finish is on the same level as alot of custom knives. The machined g10 handles and titanium frame lock give it perfect grip traction, not soo rough that it scrapes your hand but not soo smooth that it slips out of your hands. It has one of the best pocket clips I have ever used. It can be positioned in all four ends of the knife plus it is small and discreet. The assisted opening is very fast for a blade this big. The blade also has very good edge retention like all my kershaws and ZT's. Overall I definately suggest this knife. Out of all my knives this definitely one of my favorites.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
David F
Texas
Aug 25, 2016
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

great knife great price

As soon as my son held this knife in his hand, he ordered one also.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jay W
Vegreville, Ab
Jul 29, 2013
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Amazing beast of a knife

Incredible blade, big and solid. This knife is not going to break or wear out any time soon. The assisted opening on it is fantastic ad smooth. Very solid and comfortable to hold, if you are looking for a high quality durable knife with assisted opening this would be the one I would recommend. No blade play when opened and closed, the blade is perfectly centered when closed. Very sturdy clip, fantastic jimping, very sharp for a thick blade. Great blade shape, and the titanium frame lock is very secure and easy to release. It is a little large for an EDC but it could be used for such purposes as well, although it is a little intimidating for every day use.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jake D
Midland, Tx
Sep 20, 2016
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Loved it in black so much I had to get this one

Purchased the 0303 first after seeing a friends of mine. Liked it so much I had to pick this one up too.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Michael Anthony R
Fayetteville NC.
Mar 23, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

My EDC. It rides well,and unles I put my hand in my pocket I don't not

My EDC. It rides very well in my pocket with little,or no notice that it is there. Blade is built like a Tank. Another great Ken Onion Design. The tiger stripes just add to the looks witch are art work in itself. Razor sharp out of the box. Frame lock is a great design,and just knowing that it can be adjusted over time is a nice thought. Opens smooth,and locks up with a nice Crack Sound. The speed at witch it opens is as fast as the two ZT Autos i have. It can be carried in any of 4 directions so it can accommodate anyone's taste. Well worth the price.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Guy P
Winston, Ga
Oct 13, 2016
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Get these while you can! Best assisted opening knife ZT ever made.

I don't know why they discontinued these knives. They are by far the beefiest, toughest, tank-like folders I have ever used. If you've never tried one I'd encourage you to try before they are all gone. Smooth opening, excellent steel, titanium frame lock and a G10 scale built to take any abuse you could dream of dishing out.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mkilar
Huntington, NY
Feb 23, 2010
Pros: Overall Quality, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Praise for ZT Knives

The ZT 301 represents the third in my 300 series of ZT knives, the others being the 300 and 302. I also have the 200 and 350. These knives are the best at any price, after some of the expensive customs. The 301 is rock-solid, with a broad blade, and exceptional handle. For hunting, camping, or just all-around utility, this is about as good as it gets.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Robo
Irvine CA
May 04, 2011
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

My current favorite

The best hard use EDC to date. Takes a great edge with minimal effort. Great looks and tactile feel. Sits confidently in the hand.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Richard G.
New Jersey
Jun 05, 2012
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight

Zero Tolerance 0301 is a perfect heavy duty folder!

I bought this knife for self-defense as well as for everyday chores; the only flaw I could name would be the weight, primarily with wearing summer clothing. It carries well with jeans. The fit and finish are "custom" worthy. Love it!
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Tim K
nc
Apr 13, 2015
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

zt 0301

rock solid ao folder. unusuall well done fit finish for a hard use folder.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
David W
Fancy Gap, Va
Nov 17, 2012
Pros: Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight, Pocket Clip

Beast

I've been using this knife as an EDC for about a month now and I've got to say I LOVE IT. But I do have some issues with it. For one: its massive. I tried clipping it onto my jeans pocket and it weighs them down to the sagging point. It also restricts access to what ever pocket it's in. I've fixed this issue by slicing a hole in the bottom of my watch pocket and clipping it there. So not that big an issue. It's very comfortable in my pocket and is quick to deploy. Secondly: The pocket clip. the pocket clip is ridiculously low down on the knife so that a 1 inch swatch of the knife is out screaming "I'M ARMED". Its only worse if you switch it to tip up (1 1/2 inch). The best place to clip it is left hand tip down ( 3/4 in) and that's just a pain to get out of your pocket quickly. Other than those two issues this thing is a beauty. Assisted opening is fast and easy both with the finger stud and thumb stud (I have no issues griping the thumb stud). The blade is shaving sharp out of the box and stays that way. Pretty much the best knife I've ever owned. For the price it's worth every cent.
Zero Tolerance 0301 Assisted Flipper 3.75" S30V DLC Tiger Stripe Plain Blade, Ranger Green G10 and Titanium Back Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Wells
Florida
Mar 10, 2014
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip

SHTF Knife

I'm currently applying for state law enforcement and have been looking for great EDC gear to carry with me on the job. After countless hours of product research, I've chosen two knife companies: Emerson Knives and Zero Tolerance. Here comes the superlative. Without a doubt, there's no other production knife that is built better or that is more durable for hard use than the ZT 0301 (or any 0300 model). To make an argument to the contrary would be an uphill battle. It makes no sense to me that Striders and Hinderers cost as much as they do when Zero Tolerance makes very similar knives with the same materials at half the cost. Don't get me wrong, this is still an expensive knife. No arguing against that. However, I'd take a ZT 0301 over an SMF/SMG or XM18/XM24 nearly every time and trust that I picked the better knife. Some of you will hate that I said that, but to each his own. I believe this knife will outlive you. It's something you can put through its paces yet still pass it on to your kids or grand kids years later. This is truly an overbuilt piece of American engineering and craftsmanship. You will not be disappointed. I plan on getting the all-black and black wash versions of this model. I love it that much. These blades will share pocket space with my Emersons for the rest of my life. I will carry them with confidence. The pocket clip sucks. It rides too low on the handle and leaves half-of-an-inch of the handle hanging out of your pocket. My only gripe.
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