--- product_id: 15374889 title: "Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large" brand: "zt" price: "$557.36" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zt" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/15374889-zero-tolerance-0452cf-pocket-knife-with-dual-finished-s35vn-steel store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Carbon fiber & titanium handle - featherlight strength KVT ball-bearing opening - ultra-smooth deployment 4.1” S35VN steel blade - razor sharp & durable Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large **Brand:** zt **Price:** $557.36 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Elevate your edge β€” where precision meets power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large by zt - **How much does it cost?** $557.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15374889-zero-tolerance-0452cf-pocket-knife-with-dual-finished-s35vn-steel) ## Best For - zt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Robust Frame Lock Security:** Confidently rely on a secure lock mechanism designed for demanding professional and tactical use. - β€’ **Precision-Crafted S35VN Steel:** Engineered for unmatched edge retention and chip resistance, this blade stays sharp through every challenge. - β€’ **Discreet Deep-Carry Pocketclip:** Keep your knife accessible yet low-profile, blending seamlessly into your professional lifestyle. - β€’ **Seamless KVT Ball-Bearing Opening:** Deploy your blade with effortless speed and silky smooth actionβ€”because every second counts. - β€’ **Featherlight Carbon Fiber & Titanium Handle:** Experience the perfect balance of strength and comfort with premium materials that elevate your everyday carry. ## Overview The Zero Tolerance 0452CF is a premium 4.1-inch folding knife featuring a dual-finished S35VN steel blade renowned for toughness and edge retention. Its carbon fiber front and titanium back handle scales deliver exceptional strength with a lightweight feel. Equipped with a KVT ball-bearing opening system and a secure frame lock, this knife offers smooth deployment and reliable safety. Designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike, it combines tactical performance with sleek, modern aesthetics. ## Description Premium-built and designed by Zero Tolerance with custom knifemaker, Dmitry Sinkevich, the 0452CF folding pocket knife is an award-winning, incredibly strong, razor sharp and extremely tough performing knife. Constructed with a CPM-S35VN powdered steel blade with a stonewashed and satin dual finish, the blade offers exceptional edge retention, enhanced cutting capability and outstanding corrosion and wear resistance. The lightweight, textured G10 front handle and stonewashed titanium back handle have a comfortable, ergonomic, great-feeling grip. The KVT Ball-Bearing opening enables smooth blade deployment with manual use of the built-in flipper, and a secure frame lock prevents blade closure. Riding comfortably low and conveniently in pockets, the reversible, deep carry pocketclip allows for left or right handed, tip-up carry. As a touch of class and catching attention from the office to the outdoors, the 0452CF features a handsome five-spoke pivot hardware making for the perfect EDC. Review: Defiantly worth the money. - First off, this knife did not come in new. I did same day shipping because I am a knife fanatic and couldn't wait. Upon opening the desertcart box I discover the knife wrapped in the ZT usual bubble wrap with the info pamphlet enclosed. I then look at the label and it's listed as new. The thing with me is I Iike holding onto the manufacturer boxes my knives come in so I was already set off. Right away I notice that it was not new. It had about a 15% lock up and the blade cam was gouged. To top it off, the amount of black reside that came onto the blade from flipping it was upsetting. I own various ZT models and never had this problem. At the point it was defiantly a used knife to me. Luckily, I got onto desertcart and set up a return. And let me tell you, it was the easiest process. Good job desertcart. They right away sent a new one and I got it the next day tagged along with another order I had. To top it off, they gave me 30 days to return the item unused. Perfect! Now about the knife. This model is amazing. It's rather big like a mini pocket sword! It makes me feel like I can go to war solo and come out victorious. The ergo's are top notch and it came razor sharp. The detent is perfect! It's not to strong but holds enough to fire this blade out with a fury. I can't stop flipping it! For anyone who owns a ZT knows that they push out an amazing product and true to their name, they have ZERO TOLERANCE for any sub-par manufacturing. I know the price may seem steep for a production but the 0452CF can glorify any price. The materials, the fit and finish, the ergonomics, everything is perfect. If your looking for a new ZT or just starting out on collecting and going straight for a high end. I recommend the 0452CF. Once in hand you will fall in love with it. I'm not going into specs because the specs and description listed pretty much describe it all. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. Review: Awesome knife, but it has a few small issues... - This is my first knife purchase that exceeded $200. I own a half-dozen benchmades, several spyderco's, several kershaws, but only one ZT before purchase which was the 0566 (a great knife as well). Pros: - The quality is superb. I mean really superb. The fit and finish is fantastic. - The deployment (after about 200+ flips) is incredible. The blade flies open. It rockets past the 0566 which is assisted. I'm still amazed out how fast this knife deploys for a manual flipper. - The looks are amazing. I absolutely love the design. - Even though it's a very large knife, it fits my hands very well and very comfortably. - I can carry this in dress slacks, blue jeans, cargo shorts, inside my waistband, etc. Supper easy to carry. - Yes it can be an EDC knife even though it's over 5" long! It's not uncomfortable in your pocket. - The lockup is absolutely, without a doubt, the most solid lockup i have ever experienced. The ZT 0566 was good, but not this good! and benchmades and spyderco's are great, but not this great. It's a huge knife, easy to get the leverage to flex and rock the blade to feel some slack but there is none. - The frame is very sturdy, even through there are only two standoffs at the back of the knife. There is very little flex. - The carbon fiber does provide some nice (yet subtle) traction. - The weight!! This is a light-weight knife for it's size. Cons: - The blade was not what i would call sharp. The grind was about 20* on one side and probably 30* on the other side. I had to reprofile the whole blade in order to sharpened in 20* on each side with my sharpmaker. - The blade is long and you can cut yourself on the tip of the knife with it closed. I have not done this, but I have felt the tip several times when reaching for the knife closed. Not a deal breaker for me, but it is possible to cut yourself. - The top-back corner of the carbon fiber was sharp and dug into my palm when flipping. It was machined perfectly but was just uncomfortable so i took some fine sandpaper and after a few passes it rounded the corner just enough. - The pocket clip is just dumb. I put a pocket clip from my kershaw Camber on the knife for the time being. This allows for a slightly deeper ride in the pocket so that the knife just disappears all together. - There is some rough scratching/ grinding against the blade and lockbar (once the detent ball drops off and right before the lockbar clicks into place). After a few hundred (okay, probably a few thousand at this point) flips, the grinding is about gone. It doesn't seem to affect performance, and it's only for about an 1/8" of travel or so. I think this is just due to the lockbar insert not being polished and it drags the blade for just a bit. - It's so long in my pocket that if i have keys in the same pocket they hit each other. I've never had this problem before so it makes me reconsider how i carry my phone/keys/etc. - Price, yep - it's expensive. Wishlist: - Make this same exact knife the size of the ZT 0450. I'm not into all metal/titanium knifes. So give me the ZT 0450 with a CF scale or a miniature version of this knife and i'll be all over it. Overall: I really like this knife. Once i sharpened the blade with an edge pro, the put a fine 40* inclusive edge on it with a sharpmaker ultra fine stones, followed by stropping, the blade performs at a much higher (and expected) level. It's supper fun to flips and look at. I plan to use it as an EDC and it's a great food prep and steak knife replacement. If i had to do it over again i probably would have bought the ZT 0562CF which is a little bit shorter and the grind looks to be better for slicing. The 0452CF is just long enough that i can't carry keys and the knife in the same pocket and that bothers me a little. However, i'm still going to carry it! Is it worth the money? I have no idea, probably not, but the quality is much higher than all of the $130-$150 knives i own so i guess you do get what you pay for! I've included a picture of this against a Benchmade Sequel 707 which is truly a perfect EDC knife (3" blade). Big difference in size! ## Features - 4.1-inch S35VN steel blade shows amazing toughness and resistance to edge chipping, with improved edge retention - Handle features carbon fiber front and titanium stonewashed back for comfortable in-hand feel, increased strength and excellent size/weight proportion - Handsome, dual blade finish with a non-reflective satin finish on the grind and stonewashed finish on the flats and blade thickness is 0.156 inches - Great companion for hunters, business professionals, wilderness guides, survival experts, first responders, military, law-enforcement and more - Ideal gift for any special occasion such as birthdays, holidays, graduations, anniversaries, promotions, weddings and more ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Recommended Uses For Product | Military | | Brand | ZT | | Model Name | 0452CF | | Special Feature | Water-Resistant | | Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs | | Included Components | knife | | Handle Material | Titanium | | Color | Carbon Fiber | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Style | 0452cf | | Blade Length | 4.13 Inches | | Theme | Outdoor Adventure | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Item Weight | 4 Ounces | | Blade Shape | Drop Point | | Blade Edge | drop point | | Reusability | Reusable | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Item Length | 4.1 Inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171039633, 00755230734712 | | Size | 4.1" | | Manufacturer | Zero Tolerance | | Manufacture Year | 2015 | | UPC | 758469258035 087171039633 755230734712 | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.73 x 3.43 x 1.77 inches | | Package Weight | 0.17 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.38 x 6.63 x 1.75 inches | | Brand Name | ZT | | Warranty Description | limited | | Material | Blend | | Suggested Users | Unisex Adult | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 0452CF | | Model Year | 2018 | ## Product Details - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Military - **Brand:** ZT - **Model Name:** 0452CF - **Special Feature:** Water-Resistant - **Age Range (Description):** 18+ yrs - **Included Components:** knife - **Handle Material:** Titanium - **Color:** Carbon Fiber - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Style:** 0452cf ## Images ![Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512Pf7chYTL.jpg) ![Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NaK45FRdL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you sharpen it with the Lansky sharpening systhem?** A: It's gonna be really tough to get a good hold on it with the Lansky. There's a substantial swedge on the top of the 0452's blade, meaning there's nothing for the Lansky's "notch" to grab on to. You'll have to go really deep in the Lansky jaws, but that'll bring the edge really close & you run the risk of hitting the sharpening knob with your stone. **Q: There are a lot of zt clones (fakes) on the market, and they are very difficult to tell from the real thing. how do we know these are real zts?** A: I don't have a gold standard zt straight from the factory to compare, but the quality of materials and construction seems very high. It should be difficult to make carbon fiber frames with this quality and tolerance. It is laser-marked with brand, model and S/N on the titanium side. I'm happy. **Q: Is this flat or hollow ground?** A: It has a very neat swag on top, but is considered a flat ground. It is an excellent slicer. Would never have guessed it by looking at it, but this blade shape has turned out to be the best box cutter blade I have ever owned! **Q: I'm new to zt knives and i think its time to man up. which should i get either the zt 452cf or zt 562cf as my edc?** A: I have both and I have a hard time choosing which for EDC so I just switch off. Both are awesome in there own right. They both feel great in hand, flippers both smooth, a little more so on my 452cf. Both lock up solid and are crazy sharp. 452 is a little longer and thinner so better stabing while 562cf is thicker or wider for slicing. If had to choose I'd say 562, it just feel great like made for my hand. You will not be disappointed with either but treat self and get both. Can't say enuf about them!! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Defiantly worth the money. *by J***N on February 22, 2017* First off, this knife did not come in new. I did same day shipping because I am a knife fanatic and couldn't wait. Upon opening the Amazon box I discover the knife wrapped in the ZT usual bubble wrap with the info pamphlet enclosed. I then look at the label and it's listed as new. The thing with me is I Iike holding onto the manufacturer boxes my knives come in so I was already set off. Right away I notice that it was not new. It had about a 15% lock up and the blade cam was gouged. To top it off, the amount of black reside that came onto the blade from flipping it was upsetting. I own various ZT models and never had this problem. At the point it was defiantly a used knife to me. Luckily, I got onto Amazon and set up a return. And let me tell you, it was the easiest process. Good job Amazon. They right away sent a new one and I got it the next day tagged along with another order I had. To top it off, they gave me 30 days to return the item unused. Perfect! Now about the knife. This model is amazing. It's rather big like a mini pocket sword! It makes me feel like I can go to war solo and come out victorious. The ergo's are top notch and it came razor sharp. The detent is perfect! It's not to strong but holds enough to fire this blade out with a fury. I can't stop flipping it! For anyone who owns a ZT knows that they push out an amazing product and true to their name, they have ZERO TOLERANCE for any sub-par manufacturing. I know the price may seem steep for a production but the 0452CF can glorify any price. The materials, the fit and finish, the ergonomics, everything is perfect. If your looking for a new ZT or just starting out on collecting and going straight for a high end. I recommend the 0452CF. Once in hand you will fall in love with it. I'm not going into specs because the specs and description listed pretty much describe it all. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome knife, but it has a few small issues... *by D***. on June 28, 2015* This is my first knife purchase that exceeded $200. I own a half-dozen benchmades, several spyderco's, several kershaws, but only one ZT before purchase which was the 0566 (a great knife as well). Pros: - The quality is superb. I mean really superb. The fit and finish is fantastic. - The deployment (after about 200+ flips) is incredible. The blade flies open. It rockets past the 0566 which is assisted. I'm still amazed out how fast this knife deploys for a manual flipper. - The looks are amazing. I absolutely love the design. - Even though it's a very large knife, it fits my hands very well and very comfortably. - I can carry this in dress slacks, blue jeans, cargo shorts, inside my waistband, etc. Supper easy to carry. - Yes it can be an EDC knife even though it's over 5" long! It's not uncomfortable in your pocket. - The lockup is absolutely, without a doubt, the most solid lockup i have ever experienced. The ZT 0566 was good, but not this good! and benchmades and spyderco's are great, but not this great. It's a huge knife, easy to get the leverage to flex and rock the blade to feel some slack but there is none. - The frame is very sturdy, even through there are only two standoffs at the back of the knife. There is very little flex. - The carbon fiber does provide some nice (yet subtle) traction. - The weight!! This is a light-weight knife for it's size. Cons: - The blade was not what i would call sharp. The grind was about 20* on one side and probably 30* on the other side. I had to reprofile the whole blade in order to sharpened in 20* on each side with my sharpmaker. - The blade is long and you can cut yourself on the tip of the knife with it closed. I have not done this, but I have felt the tip several times when reaching for the knife closed. Not a deal breaker for me, but it is possible to cut yourself. - The top-back corner of the carbon fiber was sharp and dug into my palm when flipping. It was machined perfectly but was just uncomfortable so i took some fine sandpaper and after a few passes it rounded the corner just enough. - The pocket clip is just dumb. I put a pocket clip from my kershaw Camber on the knife for the time being. This allows for a slightly deeper ride in the pocket so that the knife just disappears all together. - There is some rough scratching/ grinding against the blade and lockbar (once the detent ball drops off and right before the lockbar clicks into place). After a few hundred (okay, probably a few thousand at this point) flips, the grinding is about gone. It doesn't seem to affect performance, and it's only for about an 1/8" of travel or so. I think this is just due to the lockbar insert not being polished and it drags the blade for just a bit. - It's so long in my pocket that if i have keys in the same pocket they hit each other. I've never had this problem before so it makes me reconsider how i carry my phone/keys/etc. - Price, yep - it's expensive. Wishlist: - Make this same exact knife the size of the ZT 0450. I'm not into all metal/titanium knifes. So give me the ZT 0450 with a CF scale or a miniature version of this knife and i'll be all over it. Overall: I really like this knife. Once i sharpened the blade with an edge pro, the put a fine 40* inclusive edge on it with a sharpmaker ultra fine stones, followed by stropping, the blade performs at a much higher (and expected) level. It's supper fun to flips and look at. I plan to use it as an EDC and it's a great food prep and steak knife replacement. If i had to do it over again i probably would have bought the ZT 0562CF which is a little bit shorter and the grind looks to be better for slicing. The 0452CF is just long enough that i can't carry keys and the knife in the same pocket and that bothers me a little. However, i'm still going to carry it! Is it worth the money? I have no idea, probably not, but the quality is much higher than all of the $130-$150 knives i own so i guess you do get what you pay for! I've included a picture of this against a Benchmade Sequel 707 which is truly a perfect EDC knife (3" blade). Big difference in size! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Production Knife Excellence. *by N***E on July 21, 2016* I have experience with mostly average knifes, low to mid grade Sog's and Kershaw's. Then I graduated to a higher quality Spyderco that was a revelation. This is my first ZT and it has been an equal revelation. This knife is equal parts tough, robust build, tight tolerances, high grade materials, and superior design. The scales are well contoured and machined, with the carbon scale lightening the knife and the titanium side giving it good weight. I say weight, but it is only as heavy as it needs to be to feel robust but still is ultimately carryable. Sizewise this is only a fraction of an inch longer than my paramilitary 2 closed and the handle hides the 4 inch blade better than that knife. The blade is perfectly centered, the Lock up is 100% first time every time, and while having a tight detent, it does fire out with the flipper. I love that this isn't a speedsafe model but just uses the buttery smoothness of the bearing system. The blade is beautifully sculpted, two tone, flat ground, and came as sharp as any knife I've ever bought. The pocket clip is tip up only and fold over deep carry perfection. I've been carrying this for a few days now and the smooth flipper action is addicting. It carries much smaller than its specs and is a great, large edc blade if you're confident with a large blade. Buy with confidence. 10/2016 Update: I still love the size, the weight, the materials, the asthetics, but there's one gripe. The tip of the blade is too close to the end of the handle when closed. If you press the pad of your finger down on the butt end of the knife when closed, it will scratch your finger. Even worse, when it was clipped into my pocket, one time I tried to get something out of the pocket. I tried to push past it and the webbing between my thumb and forefinger caught the gap between the scales and because the blade tip is so close to the end, it neatly cut my handed and nearly ruined a pair of pants with blood. This is a design flaw unique to the 0452 because I have the 0450 zdp and the tip is back 1mm. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zero Tolerance 0452CF; Pocket Knife with 4.1” Dual-Finished S35VN Steel Blade, Carbon Fiber Front and Titanium Back Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 4.6 OZ.,Large - Zero Tolerance 0450CF; Folding Knife with 3.25” DLC-Coated S35VN Stainless Steel Blade, All-Black Carbon Fiber and Titanium Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock, Pocketclip; 2.45 OZ. - Zero Tolerance (0450); With 3.25” DLC-Coated S35VN Stainless Steel Blade, All-Black Carbon Fiber and Titanium Handle Scales, KVT Ball-Bearing Opening, Frame Lock and Reversible Pocketclip; 2.45 OZ. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/15374889-zero-tolerance-0452cf-pocket-knife-with-dual-finished-s35vn-steel](https://www.desertcart.us/products/15374889-zero-tolerance-0452cf-pocket-knife-with-dual-finished-s35vn-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*