Zero Tolerance knives

[JonBoy]

I own one of their boot knives and that thing is stout. I've cleaned several deer this last year with it and it just smiles and keeps on going.

[canny]

I love my ZT 566

[Z7_Matt]

I have been looking at those

[Horitexan]

I'm curious - what makes a knife worth that kind of money? I mean, what does it do that a $75-$125 knife can't do? I'm all about buying quality stuff but I have trouble with seeing the practical benefits of expensive knives. I use a knife as a tool and that means they get beat up and, occasionally, broken. What am I missing? What, from a practical standpoint, do knives like this do for you, to justify the expense? I'm seriously asking here.

[whitetailtrail]

I'm curious - what makes a knife worth that kind of money? I mean, what does it do that a $75-$125 knife can't do? I'm all about buying quality stuff but I have trouble with seeing the practical benefits of expensive knives. I use a knife as a tool and that means they get beat up and, occasionally, broken. What am I missing? What, from a practical standpoint, do knives like this do for you, to justify the expense? I'm seriously asking here.

The blade steel is S30V and that's considered a premium steel with a premium price tag, I believe these are frame locks which IMO are superior to a liner lock, both these knives have fairly thick steel liners under the handle material which drives the price up more. I think the handle material is g10? Not completely sure there. The tolerances and quality of these knives is among the best in the production folders currently out. But you're also paying for the assisted opening feature and honestly probably the tactical name of Zero Tolerance.

The biggest deal probably is the blade steel and numerous different designs it's offered in though

[Chew]

People are into knives like others are into guns and bows. Why not carry a kershaw instead of a ZT? Why not shoot a Basspro Redhead package bow instead of a Hoyt? Why not carry a Hi-Point pawnshop special instead of an STI? I love knives. I have a bunch to pass on to my kids.

[ShredLikeRed]

I'm curious - what makes a knife worth that kind of money? I mean, what does it do that a $75-$125 knife can't do? I'm all about buying quality stuff but I have trouble with seeing the practical benefits of expensive knives. I use a knife as a tool and that means they get beat up and, occasionally, broken. What am I missing? What, from a practical standpoint, do knives like this do for you, to justify the expense? I'm seriously asking here.

There are a lot of factors: blade steel, opening mechanism, name of designer, brand name, handle/scale material, locking mechanism, colors/finish options, but mostly brand name

[hunterdrake]

I have a 0350 and a 0566. Love them both. For great prices and service go to gpknives.com

[ShredLikeRed]

Oops, whitetail beat me to it.

[ItsLeo]

I'm curious - what makes a knife worth that kind of money? I mean, what does it do that a $75-$125 knife can't do? I'm all about buying quality stuff but I have trouble with seeing the practical benefits of expensive knives. I use a knife as a tool and that means they get beat up and, occasionally, broken. What am I missing? What, from a practical standpoint, do knives like this do for you, to justify the expense? I'm seriously asking here.

FWIW, I paid less than $100 for each of these. That's was a deal for sure but you can find the 0350's for less than $125 quite frequently. Even less if you look for ones with Blemishes.

So keep that in mind when you are looking for a new knife in the $75 - $125 range. Then you can decide for yourself if they are worth it.

[Horitexan]

FWIW, I paid less than $100 for each of these. That's was a deal for sure but you can find the 0350's for less than $125 quite frequently. Even less if you look for ones with Blemishes.

So keep that in mind when you are looking for a new knife in the $75 - $125 range. Then you can decide for yourself if they are worth it.

OK, Now THAT I can understand! For that price I'd be 'in' too. It's spending $250+ I don't understand.

As for those who replied about the materials, craftsmanship and options, etc. NOT ONE person actually answered my question about the "practical" value of these knives. Lol! Slicing soft stuff isn't going to wear out ANY knife. Sounds to me like, for all the quality and price, they don't actually perform any better than a $75 kershaw. While some people are heading to the barn to look for a chisel or prybar I'm already pulling the fence staple; and if I lose my pocket knife I won't be cryin! Lol! I 'get' the pride factor of carrying an expensive knife that other 'knife folks' ooh & ahhh over - I was just wondering if there was any practical advantage to them.

[ItsLeo]

OK, Now THAT I can understand! For that price I'd be 'in' too. It's spending $250+ I don't understand.

As for those who replied about the materials, craftsmanship and options, etc. NOT ONE person actually answered my question about the "practical" value of these knives. Lol! Slicing soft stuff isn't going to wear out ANY knife. Sounds to me like, for all the quality and price, they don't actually perform any better than a $75 kershaw. While some people are heading to the barn to look for a chisel or prybar I'm already pulling the fence staple; and if I lose my pocket knife I won't be cryin! Lol! I 'get' the pride factor of carrying an expensive knife that other 'knife folks' ooh & ahhh over - I was just wondering if there was any practical advantage to them.

It's the ZT's with the titanium frame locks that are so expensive. That slab of titanium is EXPENSIVE. Some folks love frame locks. I don't love them that much.

Look at the 0350's and 0200 ZT's and you'll be in that sub $125 mark with high quality S30V or 154CM steel blades. The liners on both of those knifes are almost twice as thick as other liner locks at the same price point. The G10 scales are super tough. The 3D machined G10 on the 0200 is really grippy and feels great in hand.