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The Blade HQ Exclusive ZT 0117 Brings Back Old School Cool

Jacob Miller on July 16, 2026,
Tags: Blade HQ Exclusives, carbon fiber, fiberglass, Zero Tolerance, zt

In This Article Once upon a time, there was fiberglass. *jazz hands* Yeah, alright. Fiberglass is still a thing. But it’s not “a thing” anymore—it’s been decades since fiberglass was exciting. But when it was, it was all the rage. And now it lives on our Blade HQ exclusive ZT 0117 (model number 0177GBLU), here...

10 Best Spring Assisted Knives of 2025

George Muhlestein on April 7, 2025, in Best of, Type
Tags: Benchmade, CRKT Knives, Gerber, Kershaw, kershaw knives, SOG Knives, Spring Assisted Knives, Zero Tolerance

In This Article Spring Assisted knives get a bit of a bad rap. Many people think they are just a way to skirt switchblade knife laws or a band-aid fix for a bad action. While both are true at times, spring-assisted knives are useful for much more. They offer all the versatility of a folder,...

From Spyderco to Microtech: 5 Knives You Can’t Live Without

BladeHQ on March 17, 2025, in Reviews
Tags: Benchmade, Cold Steel, Gear, Leatherman, Microtech, Spyderco, TOPS Knives, Victorinox, Zero Tolerance

If you were stranded on a desert island, facing an impending zombie apocalypse, or had to choose the only knife you’re allowed to carry for the rest of your days—which knife would you want in your pocket? We set out to answer that question in Episode #45 of Knife Banter and we turned to you,...

Knife Steel Snobbery: Pros & Cons

Holly Black on March 17, 2025, in Reviews
Tags: Automatic Knives, Benchmade, Boker, Butterfly Knife, CRKT Knives, Gear, Kershaw, Microtech, Zero Tolerance

S90V, 440A, S35VN, 8Cr13MoV, D2, 154CM, AUS-8, Damascus, 1095, Bohler M390—when it comes to knife steel, there are enough options to make your head spin. Each type is a careful balance of iron with carbon and other elements, finely tuned to maximize specific characteristics. There is much debate as to which steels are the “best,”...

The Best Zero Tolerance Pocket Knives

Holly Black on March 17, 2025, in Best of, Brand, Type
Tags: Pocket Knives, Zero Tolerance

Did you know that Zero Tolerance Knives has only been around for a little over ten years? I know, it feels like we’ve been together so much longer than that. There’s something about a company that consistently produces knee-weakening, heart-throbbing, eye-poppingly beautiful knives that makes it hard for you to imagine ever living life without...


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