Zero Tolerance Les George Titanium KVT Folding Knife (0900); Manual Open, S35VN Stainless Steel, KVT Ball-Bearing System, Frame Lock, Reversible Pocketclip; 4.3 oz., 2.7 In. Blade, 6.6 In. Overall Length

This is a great knife. No argument there. Tough, smooth action, and feel's great in your grip for such a short blade. The negative - the belt clip. I've now lost two of these knives. I called customer service to explain, and to recommend they consider a design change. They were nice and they did thank me, but after losing two knives worth nearly $200 a pop, I might have expected something more. Still, I don't have any hard feelings, but I do want folks to be aware of this, and if possible, take steps to avoid what happened to me.I use(d) this knife as an everyday belt item...it went next to the one Leatherman multi-tool that I have owned for 20 years plus. I rely on my tools for outdoor use - utility. I'm constantly bending, hiking, lifting or just sitting by the fire pit. I began to notice that this particular knife rode up on my belt. It even popped off once or twice. I also noticed that I had developed a bad habit of checking for it with a quick hand brush. However, because I liked everything else about the blade, I kept it on duty. And that's how I lost the first blade. And still, before I realized that maybe I wasn't entirely to blame, I bought a replacement. As of yesterday while shoveling snow, that knife also disappeared.The customer service person told me that the belt clip was aluminum. That makes sense given my experience... it was stiff, but still had perhaps a bit too much bend. I would prefer a much more "beefed-up" clip. Another issue is that the belt opening on the clip (length) is just over an inch long, and toward the end, the screws holding the clip to the knife reduce the inside 1/8 of an inch height/clearance to perhaps 1/16th. This means that almost the last 1/4 inch of that belt opening is thinner in height/clearance. Well, my belt, which is just your average black leather solid performer, is 1/8th of an inch thick and just a shade wider than 1 and a 1/4 inches. So, short story, the clip never bit down securely because the belt was wider than the clip's open length. So, I'll take partial responsibility for not noticing that issue, but at the same time, this is pretty much the size of all my belts. I don't do whisper thin or crazy thick belts, unless I'm packing something with far more punch than a knife. So, for these reasons, I have to give an overall rating of 3 stars. If the company changes to a stronger clip material - maybe titanium like the blade - or figures out to lengthen the clip opening to accommodate slightly wider belts, than I'm back in, because I do love the rest of the knife design.UPDATE: The knife that was lost in the snow was recovered after the melt. No rust, and as good as when I bought it. On the clip, I am taking Buzz's advice to swap in a titanium clip. I will also experiment with a slightly longer clip to see if that holds better on my belt. In the meantime, this knife is still my choice for daily duty. The feel and performance for a small blade continues to be fantastic. All things considered, I am revising my original rating to 4 stars.

I really like the size. It's smaller than the normal 3.4 - 4.0 inch folders you typically see.But, it's certainly large enough to really do anything the larger knifes can do.I now prefer the smaller size for carrying in my pocket.Expect the typical Zero Tolerance high standards of material and workmanship.The flipper is a bonus. It makes the knife super easy to open.There is one kind of big issue with the knife. It's something I've had a problem with and everyone I've had play with the knife encounters the same issue. I'm not sure why more reviewers haven't pointed it out (or had the problem?).Due to the short handle and extreme blade point the knife continually nicks the fatty part of my thumb. If you have a tight grip on the handle this part of your hand naturally shifts inward putting it directly in the path of the blade as it deploys. This causes the tip of theblade to cut you when you flip out the blade.I have medium sized hands and this happens a lot. It's a greater problem for larger handed people who have used the knife.My ZT Sinkovich doesn't have this issue so it's a comparable knife that you may want to consider.

I like well made, tough tools but can't justify carrying a large blade with me when at work. Up until today I was perfectly happy using a benchmade 470. I love that folder but it is just a little too elegant for my tastes and I kinda want to keep it in perfect working condition for as long as I can. The ZT 0900 is its replacement. I feel much more confident in its ability to take some abuse while maintaining its lightning fast and smooth assisted deployment. Looks like a beast, feels like a beast and will definitely be able to handle whatever I can throw at it.The benchmade will now be reserved for those rare occasions where I need to dress up and want to carry something smaller, with more finesse.I fell completely in love with the 0900 from the first flip of the blade and spent the rest of the day opening and closing this knife just for the sheer satisfaction. Truly a perfect combination of beauty and functionaly. It is a tank for such a small knife, especially compared to my 470.I am super picky When it comes to buying a knife, especially a folder. I only own 3 currently. This one now for every day, the Benchmade, for those rare times I need to be more civilized and my hogue EX01 for day hiking/outdoorsy stuff. For anything else I prefer a fixed blade. But between these three I've got all I need for a folder and the ZT 0900 will see the bulk of day to day use I am sure.I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

This knife is very, very solid, very robust and very heavy duty. When people describe it as a tank or a beast, they aren't kidding. For a small knife, it is built tough. However, even though it is small, the finger guard created by the flipper tab when the knife is opened, the handle's finger choil, and the decent size grip will give most people a solid grip. If you have average hands, I think you could fit 4 fingers on this easily. I have heard folks with bigger hands can still get a good grip because of the handle's design your pinky rests on the handle's slanted butt end. It might be small, but it is designed to feel like a much bigger knife. The knife blade is very wide. The finish is perfect. The blade stock is thick all the way to the tip, which I love. It came very sharp and the flipper is smooth and easy to manipulate. I do wish it had a thumb stud or secondary opening option, but that isn't a ding on the knife's build or quality, but rather my personal preference. The pocket clip is a little dinky for such a robust knife. I wish it was thicker/longer/something better, but it is a deep carry at least, which is nice. The handle feels a little slippery with the full titanium and no traction, but I haven't dropped it yet. I bet it would be slippery with sweaty hands or oil on the handle.I would recommend this knife 100% all day long.

Greetings,Although a short blade, this knife is made of Titanium, the feeling is good, the weight is perfect, it has no need of assistance to open because it opens with the index, not the thumb. For once publicity was right "Zero Tolerance" was met in that knife and the design is perfect, so is the ergonomy.Regards,Frédérick Turgeon

Amazing framelock..great flipper

Great knife. Blade snaps out with authority. Typical ZT quality... solid piece. A little heavy for the pocket, but not too bad. It is actually a little larger than it looks from the pics, but in a good way. Love the deep belly blade, which is shaving sharp out of the box.