A lot of knife manufacturers have their roots in developing hunting knives and utility knives, such as knives for general outdoor pursuits. Buck, Mora, Benchmade and OKC all come to mind. Then there are knives that have their origins in being developed for military and tactical applications. Some of the big contenders in this sphere are Gerber and ESEE. Then you have knife companies like CRKT and Kershaw Knives of Kai U.S.A. that produce a lot of blades that are generally optimized for EDC.
What you don’t get way too much of is a knife maker that has taken a hard line towards providing knives for EDC carry that are more or less directly influenced by tactical applications. It seems like a lot of the makers of EDC knives and folders are more or less generalists, and admittedly knives for sporting purposes have a decidedly un-tactical appearance.
One of those that breaks the mold and provides reliable designs and patterns that are extremely useful as tactical utility blades is Zero Tolerance, also known as ZT knives. Zero Tolerance Blades are produced to some of the most unforgiving standards in the industry. Zero Tolerance Knives, affectionately known as ZT throughout the knife industry, have a lot of fans.
If you need a knife for hard use that opens and locks dependably and will take and keep a wicked edge, the ZT might just be the knife for you. Not that you would only ever be prepared with only one knife. That isn’t preparation at all. We mean if you need another knife, a ZT might fare just fine in your pocket.
They are handsome knives that feature impressive ergonomics, but what really sets them apart is the fact that they are made, largely, from bomb proof materials. Just check out a collection of any of their knives (like the one you’ll find on WhiteMountainKnives.com) and you’ll see for yourself.
Scale materials like G10 and Carbon Fiber scales abound. Where some of them are extremely tough and dense, others are very lightweight while still retaining immense strength. In addition, many of their synthetic materials are basically impervious to the elements and will not absorb liquids like water or grease. This helps not only to preserve their longevity but also their grip in poor conditions.
They also make use of excellent steels - some would call them super steels - like 20CV and S30V. Ridiculously strong and able to be heat treated so as to take and retain a phenomenal edge, Zero Tolerance or ZT knives are not models to dismiss.
Visit that collection mentioned above if you're serious about adding one of these equally serious Zero Tolerance blades to your collection or your EDC rotation. They will not flinch or flag, even when given on the most rudimentary maintenance, and you’ll get great prices at that website, too. Actually, you’ll even get free shipping on all orders in the U.S., so you’re missing out - get your next favorite today!
