Zero Tolerance ZT 0006 handle scales

Zero Tolerance ZT 0006 handle scales

The Zero Tolerance 0006 (often called ZT 0006) is a rugged, military-inspired fixed-blade field knife that revives heritage from ZT's early days

ZT first released the ZT-9 bayonet around 2007–2008—a Mick Strider-designed, full-tang tactical beast with a 9-inch blade, steel guard, and overbuilt construction for extreme duty

After a long hiatus from fixed blades (ZT focused on folders post-2010s), demand for a versatile survival/outdoor tool prompted revival. The 0006—named for its 6-inch blade—debuted as ZT's first new knife since 2021, announced in early 2023 (KnifeNews January 2023 coverage; GearJunkie review February 2023)

Designed as a ZT Originals in-house creation (inspired by the ZT-9 but not a bayonet), it shrinks the concept for better portability: 6" CPM 3V clip-point blade (bead-blasted + Cerakote coating, 59-61 HRC, flat grind, 0.19" thick), G-10 scales (OD green or black), full-tang, steel guard, and Kydex sheath with secondary strap. Overall 10.7", 10.3 oz, USA-made in Oregon

Priced ~$344–$430 MSRP, it excels in bushcraft, survival, and hard-use tasks—praised for toughness, balance, and edge retention. Variants (e.g., tiger stripe Cerakote) followed, cementing the ZT 0006 as a modern icon in ZT's premium fixed-blade lineup