Zero Tolerance ZT 0308 handle scales
Zero Tolerance ZT 0308 handle scales
The Zero Tolerance 0308 (often called ZT 0308) is a flagship "big boy" folder embodying ZT's signature overbuilt philosophy for hard-use EDC, tactical, and work tasks
As a ZT Originals in-house design (no external collaborator), it revives the brand's early ethos of rugged, premium folders—echoing the tough 2006–2008 lineup—while incorporating modern advancements like premium steel and refined machining
Unveiled at SHOT Show 2020 (January 2020, with demos by ZT rep Jim Macnair), it shipped later that year. Key specs: 3.75" CPM 20CV drop-point blade (stonewashed, 0.156" thick, flat grind for slicing strength), coyote tan G-10 front scale over titanium frame (heavily 3D-machined for grip), KVT ball-bearing pivot (smooth flipper deployment), solid adjustable pivot nut (field serviceable with 1/2" wrench), frame lock, reversible deep-carry clip, and hefty 6.9 oz build. Overall length ~8.9"
Priced ~$400–$445 MSRP, USA-made in Oregon, it earned praise for bombproof construction, excellent edge retention, and secure handling—ideal for users wanting larger, no-compromise performance. Variants (e.g., black G-10 tiger stripe, carbon fiber upgrades) followed before discontinuation in 2024
The ZT 0308 solidified ZT's reputation for premium, durable folders blending heritage toughness with elite materials