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Zero Tolerance 0357 Assisted Flipper Knife 3.25" CPM-20CV Working Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles
Knifeuzer
GA
Oct 15, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: None
Great Knife
The blade design is awesome, fine tip is great for getting into stuff (or under zip ties etc). Love the amount of belly and it cuts very nicely. Handle is comfortable, just big enough for my hands (XL) I think this is a great addition for ZT especially if you want something you can carry in gym shorts (which I do almost daily). No stains after being in pocket all sweaty for hours. Minor stain that buffed out after leaving lemon on the blade for a few hours (from actually cutting a lemon). Love the thicker liners, what sold me over the Kershaw Link. Only thing would be nice if they released a non-speedsafe version.
Zero Tolerance 0357 Assisted Flipper Knife 3.25" CPM-20CV Working Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles
I always feel confident with this knife. Definitely top 10 in the rotation. When I want to know any challenge I need that day to be met I grab my 0357.
Zero Tolerance 0357 Assisted Flipper Knife 3.25" CPM-20CV Working Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles
This was my first South Carolina ZT knife, I love the brand and each knife serves me well. i have been collecting folding knives since a child, I began with the Swiss Army Camper style folding knives and have progressed through many different folding knives. My favorite were the Kershaw folding knives, chives, Cutting Horse, SWAT, Brawler. When Kershaw merged with KAI I was even more impressed with their folding knife line, the Zero Tolerance line was a great addition and i began collecting the Zero Tolerance knives when I could. The latest knife being the ZT 0357 is great, smooth cutting ability, excellent sharp blade out of the box, great feel with the G10 handles, and superb look with the Stonewashed finish. The Covid-19 pandemic may have slowed my knife purchasing down but not destroyed it. Good job to the Kershaw/ KAI team on this model the 0357.
Zero Tolerance 0357 Assisted Flipper Knife 3.25" CPM-20CV Working Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles
I use this beautiful knife for all the usual EDC purposes. I love the style, the blade material (CPM-20CV), and the weight. Not too heavy, not too light. I chose the stone washed "working finish" because, like David C. Anthony says, it will age better than the black wash. The fit and finish are excellent; no blade play, perfectly centered, and a smooth action. I even like that it's assisted. It came very sharp, but I always mess with the edge of a new knife whether it needs it or not. The G10 handle texture feels great, and looks great, too. I was considering the less expensive Kershaw version, but I just couldn't resist this one. I'm glad I spent a couple extra bucks and went for the Zero Tolerance. This is my first ZT, but it won't be my last. And, as usual, Knife Center gave excellent service.
Zero Tolerance 0357 Assisted Flipper Knife 3.25" CPM-20CV Working Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles
In fact, I like it so much I will probably buy the stonewashed version, too! I have no issues with the fact that this is a dressed up Kershaw. (Are you familiar with the new WE Elementum?) But it's not 'just' dressed up, it behaves better! The ergos on this knife, the function of the SpeedSafe, the fit and finish, the detent, all seem to me to be just enough better than those of the Kershaws to warrant the ZT logo and price! (Yes, the pocket clip sucks! But how long have we waited for a deep carry clip on the Launch series Kershaws?) I still love all my Kershaws, and I damn sure own a lot more of them than I do ZTs or ProTechs! This is not a step down for ZT; it's a step up for Kershaw!
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