Zero Tolerance 0609 Pocketknife; 3.4-inch CPM 20CV Drop Point Blade with Two-Toned Finish; 3D Textured Titanium Handle, Anodized Bronze; KVT Ball Bearing Manual Open; Reversible Pocketclip; 3.3 oz

This is the best ZT knife I have bought to date and I own 4 plus a bunch of bench made and other high end folders. The steel comes shaving sharp and holds it's edge very well. The Grip is very grippy and the shape fits the hand naturally. The thoughtful use of jimping and groves enhances the usability for fine tasks. The blade is perfectly centered and like all ZT knives flips effortlessly and quickly into position. The lock up is rock solid. I also love the size and position of the pocket clip. The see through pivot looks beautiful and is a nice finishing touch. The bronze/gold color of the titanium really is subdued and elegant and goes with just about anything you can wear if fashion matters to you. Overall, a great knife and it has replaced all my EDC knives.

This knife is an elegant J. Martin designed ZT model. As with my other ZT knife (0220) the mechanism is flawless and smooth, and feels solid and durable. At first releasing the frame lock tended to annoyingly "pinch" my thumb, unlike the 0220, which was very smooth out of the box, and I even considered removing one star because of this, However I quickly learned how to avoid this, and I felt removing a star from a review of an otherwise flawless knife for this minor reason would be unfair. The knife has a fancy but dignified anodized titanium body; the blade is perfectly centered, and the edge mirror smooth and razor sharp. It's a CPM 20CV blade, by the way; many similar knife brands of equivalent or even lesser quality build would be priced higher.

All of the top names are in my rotation. but I have to say that this knife is my new favorite. I carry this more than any other knife in my collection. I really can’t come up with a worthy criticism for it, to me it’s perfect. Sharp, sturdy, ergonomically perfect for my hand and very sharp. No blade wobble and everything is centered and tight. The blade is slightly larger than a Buck 112 but it carries like a small knife. The handle almost has an art-deco look to it and when taking it out in public for a cutting chore it doesn’t look threatening. This is my perfect EDC knife.

I love the design of this knife. The handle feels nice in the hand. The blade steel (CPM 20cv) is one of the best you can get for a pocket knife. Plus, it's like a piece of art. However, it only gets 4 stars due to the fit and finish. The edge of the knife I received is not perfectly symmetrical. Specifically, the grind gets more narrow at the tip of the blade. I'd still buy one if I were you. But 5 stars are for perfection.

Ironically, this review is for this product but not the ones I got from Amazon! I had previously examined and handled this product at a knife store and liked the way it felt and functioned. But I decided to go for a discount price with Amazon and ordered one. The first one I got was the exact same product but the opening mechanism was so tight that it was unusable. Amazon/the seller was very nice about a return and replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement suffered the same opening difficulties. Just to be sure I had not remembered incorrectly, I went back to the knife store with the second Amazon purchase and compared with the original knife I had handled at the store. There definitely was a difference, so I purchased the knife store unit and returned the second Amazon purchase, again with no difficulty. I have handled this knife to a moderate degree and find it to be a quality product. Construction and materials appear to be top notch and the blade is, as advertised, razor sharp. If I had to make any complaint, it would be that the pocket clip is so tight that it’s difficult to clip it into the back pocket of my jeans. I expect this will improve somewhat with carrying it and, if not, I may gently stretch it mechanically until it is easier to use.

Zero Tolerance has done it again with this sweet little EDC pocket knife. Another RJ Martin collaboration except this full production and in a size that is practical for every day use. I want to carry this in my pocket because it’s not too big and it’s very good looking and not scary looking if I take it out and use it. It’s a flipper pocket knife so very easily deployed one-handed. KVT bearings make the action super smooth. The blade steel is COM-20CV which is top notch. The only down side to this knife is the proprietary pivot screw. You’ll want to purchase the special tools available from ZT in order to disassemble this knife. A small downside, but it enables the very unique see thru pivot that is a signature feature of RJ Martin knives.

This is my first ZT knife and I am very impressed so far. Flips open with a crisp snap every time. Starts to fall shut but needs a little help to finish. I'm sure that will loosen up with break-in or a little lubricant. This came razor sharp and easily slices paper. I am amazed at the handle to blade ratio. Seems like that handle would house a smaller blade. And speaking of the handle, the ergonomics feel great. I hardly even feel the clip in my palm when holding the knife. Rides nicely in my pocket. So far (and time will tell), I would rank this up with my Benchmades and Spydercos.

Years ago I fell in love with the look and feel of the rj martin designed kershaw groove. It felt perfect in my hand, dissapeared as they say. I even liked it so much I bought the black tanto version too, and sanded the g10 scales on both to mimic the rj martin customs. Well its been awhile but when I ran across the zt 0609... I've always wanted a titanium frame lock, and this was rj martin design check, flipper check, kvt ball bearing check. I thought the kershaws were pretty smooth, this thing is just solid and feels bulletproof in comparison. Getting even smoother the more I break it in. And just like the kershaw groove feels perfect in my hand.

Hervorragende Qualität, ultraleicht. Achtung: wegen des Flippers als Einhandmesser einzustufen, offiziell also in D mit Führverbot.

really great knife. the snap out mechanism works good and the overall qualtiy is legit. i didnt like the packaging. was a cheap carton but the no problem oveall