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Zero Tolerance Fixed Blade Knives
Zero Tolerance applies the same overbuilt philosophy to its fixed blade lineup that made its folders a benchmark. The ZT fixed blade catalog is tight and purposeful, built around two platforms: the 4.2-inch 0004 and the 6-inch 0006, both full tang, both made in the USA, both designed for real work in the field rather than display.
Blade Steels in the ZT Fixed Blade Lineup
The 0004 runs CPM Cru-Wear, a semi-stainless tool steel prized for toughness, edge retention, and ease of field sharpening. It's the steel you want on a bushcraft knife you plan to actually use hard, because it takes abuse without chipping and comes back to a working edge with a stone or strop in minutes. The 0006 steps up to CPM 3V, one of the toughest tool steels in production, chosen specifically so the 6-inch blade can chop, baton, and pry without edge failure. Neither steel is fully stainless, so ZT protects them with Cerakote finishes, including bronze, black, and Tigerstripe patterns across the current variants.
Handle Construction and Sheaths
The 0004 uses 3D-machined natural or black canvas Micarta scales contoured for long-term comfort in the hand, paired with a saddle tan or black leather sheath from a Kansas maker. The 0006 moves to textured G-10 in OD green or black, delivering a secure grip with gloves or bare hands, and ships in a Kydex sheath with Tek-Lok compatibility for multiple carry positions. Full tang construction runs through both models, with exposed lanyard holes and aggressive spine jimping for choke-up control during detail work.
Choosing Between the ZT 0004 and 0006
The 0004 is the pick for hunters, bushcrafters, and backpackers who want a capable all-rounder that stays light on the belt. The 0006 is the heavy chopper, sized for camp work, wood processing, and the kind of cutting tasks where blade mass earns its keep. Between the two, ZT covers the working end of fixed blades without overlap and without compromise.