ZT 0450CF
PROS:
Slim, lightweight, nice blade, bearing system so slick you'll swear it's an assisted opening mechanism.
Made in the USA
KVT ball-bearing opening system
Flipper
Reversible clip (left/right)
Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
Steel: S35VN, DLC coating
Handle: Carbon fiber front, titanium back
Blade Length: 3.25 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in.
Closed Length: 4.1 in.
Overall Length: 7.4 in.
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Note: for some reason, the ZT website lists the 0450CF as being 2.7 oz. It is actually 2.4 oz, which i have confirmed on my scale as well via several other resources.
My only complaints are that it doesn't come with a deep carry clip, and the blade has a little more belly and a little less drop than I would prefer. I also would like the option of an uncoated (naked steel) blade.
a review of the non CF version 0450:
http://knifeinformer.com/zero-tolerance-0450-review/
"Now, they may not officially offer a deep carry clip for this knife, but if you call or go online and request a replacement clip for your 0560, lo and behold it fits perfectly on the 0450 as well. Thanks for that happy little coincidence, ZT!"
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My 450 CF has a silver tone 0560 deep carry clip on it. I tried a couple of different aftermarket black deep carry clips, but the ZT clip is much nicer even if it is a color mismatch.