ZERO TOLERANCE IS BACK !! ZT O512 IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR !

[@jdisdetermined]

Really wish this was a manual. Beautiful design, amazing steel, I usually don't like two different scale materials, but I like this one.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I agree, wish it was a manual, AND I also really dislike the two different scales! I don't understand why people like the 1/2 and 1/2?! Maybe it's my OCD (which I think is at epidemic levels in the "Knife Collector Community"! 😆). I'm happy with G10, Micarta, Aluminum or Titanium - just don't give me two types on one knife! You're right though, this is one of the better looking 1/2 & 1/2 knives I've seen.

[@rdoc7818]

Yep, I was super stoked about this until seeing the auto… 😢

[@chrisnah6540]

I’m ok with the auto, wish it was all micarta or all titanium though

[@DB.KOOPER]

I love CruWear... I have beat the SNOT out of my CruCarta Manix 2XL in the months since I got it (and I mean hunting/camping and working on our property here in the N.Idaho mountains) and the thing just cuts and cuts and cuts. Definitely one of my top steels of choice along with K390 and 14C28N

[@NeevesKnives]

Heck yeah that's what I'm talking about

[@ElonaldTrusk]

If I walk outside there is a 100% chance I have some Cruwear or k390 in my pocket 😂

[@Novice_At_Life]

Best & most comprehensive review of a knife I’ve seen in quite some time. Much appreciated.

[@chasewells5464]

I saw them on BladeHQ earlier and kinda fell in love with that Cru wear model, looks great.

[@The_circular_square]

I absolutely love that! Welcome back, ZT!!

[@slayer7682]

i want both the new zt autos and that button lock ZT looks really nice, the iridium auto looks nice also

[@knifeknerdreviews4609]

Yes ZT! More of This! I have been trash talking ZT for years at this point for their sheer lack of effort, but this right here is a pleasant surprise. I might have to chew on a few of my words.

[@mikesummers8141]

Wooooohooooo 350 clams and it has a steel liner!! Whoa Nelly 😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Zt isn't adapting

[@Thekulprit92]

Would you rather g10 hold a button lock and automatic blade without the steel liner? Im confused

[@Thekulprit92]

And its literally 320$ on bhq rn

[@mikesummers8141]

@@Thekulprit92 for that price would like titanium

[@mikesummers8141]

@@Thekulprit92 yep $320 plus $20 in tax equals $340. If it’s not free shipping, it’s $350. If it is free, it’s $340.

[@SOMNIOHM]

_That is a f$#%&*@ screaming edge!!! Seeing a slight scratch pattern through the mirror edge screams aggression! Amazing stuff man!_

[@kevinhauser8250]

Watching a Master at his craft like you Neeves is a sight to behold on this realm. I'm practicing my sharpening everyday and it's like therapy to me. Thanks for inspiring me to learn.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I just got the email about these, both ZT’s look amazing and the iridium in the launch series is fire!

[@zdbrownie]

Bought the 0512 as soon as I saw it on KC's video. First knife I have seen in a long long while that actually made me feel like I needed it and would regret not having it.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Cruwear is incredible! Easy to sharpen too.

[@terryfarmer170]

That's looks like a awesome edge been watching your channel for a while learned a lot thanks for what u do for the community 👍

[@michaelblanco2668]

I heard ZT say that the metal liner on the micarta side was steel.

[@jesseadams45]

@michaelblanco2668 I would tend to believe that. All my old ZT's were Titanium lock side with steel under G10.

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah it's possible I read stats on blade hq they might meant on the one side

[@johnallison1804]

Yeah I came to leave the same comment. The guy on the knifecenter video said steel liner under the micarta with ti on the back

[@mikranger1078]

AWESOME Video Jared - TY for the tricks & tips

[@jkn2k]

My favorite steel ... Unpopular opinion but Cru-wear > Magnacut

[@Spthomas47]

Same?

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Cru-wear's toughness is awesome, but I prefer MagnaCut because I live in a very humid climate (I have to keep a close eye on my Cru-wear knives, and keep them oiled up). Either way, SOMEBODY PLEASE BUY CRUCIBLE - WE CAN'T LOSE THEM! Hey Elon Musk - a little help over here in the knife community!

[@Lemonhoko]

I popped in for a review, got an epic education on sharpening....you Sir are the Bruce Lee of knife sharpening....🙏

[@Bearded_Ham75]

I haven't bought a ZT since the 0308 came out which I love, I'm not much of an auto guy so i wish it was a manual but i might have to get this one, please do more of this ZT and i really want to see more of the beefy hard use knives again

[@the_knights_edge]

The free hand king! Great video brother!

[@corporalpunish6089]

I sharpen like that. It keeps a keen edge on my thumb.

[@jesseadams45]

That's the first ZT I've liked since my 0301 or 0560bw.

[@randysmith9636]

I have been a ZT fan for a few years. Started with the 350ts (tiger strip) and a 301 in tan. They are a little big in the pocket but are a great knife. Thanks for the video and review brother.

[@SOMNIOHM]

_One word.._ *_BLISS!_* _😍That milk chocolatey bronze with the micarta is gorgeous!_ _(Great Video Jerad! Man I love ZT!)_

[@EtotheFnD]

BANG!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

Beautiful edge Jarred

[@BrendanCS]

Thats a great looking knife

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I agree, Kershaw needs to bring a non-auto version. Knife Center won’t send an auto to Ca.

[@EDC_IWB]

I like automatics. I know they are not as desired across the whole community because they aren't as easy to close one handed but they can be fun to carry once in a while. However I noticed you had no problem closing these with one hand.

[@0zmose]

I like it. I just wish they did a little something more on the clip side. Some texturing. An inlay. Anything but the plain flat slab. It just looks weird with how nice the micarta side is.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Or just do ALL Micarta (or ALL Ti)! WTH with the 50-50 all the time ZT? I can understand for Hinderer knives a little bit more to spread out the cost and you can buy the exact scale you want later because they make so many custom scales, BUT ZT does not!

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hey Neeves, great tips for sharpening at the same angle - I never heard that before! Thanks! I totally agree with you - I would definitely buy a MANUAL ZT 0512 if/when they release it! Autos are illegal in the country I live in (Singapore), so my knife supplier (Urban Tool Haus) cannot even stock the Auto ZT 0512 . . . bummer!

[@JohnathanCopley]

It's almost identical to the Kershaw Link. The OD Green aluminum scales in Magnacut, assisted open. Blade shape is a little different, but scales are spot on. It's still one of my most favorite knives of all time because it feels so damn good in hand, and it's a work horse for around $150. I will have to check out this ZT, thank you.

[@Elmax17.5dps]

That edge bruh🎉

[@nathanhudelson4935]

Beautiful knife and edge. What kinda paper towels are you using mine cut quietly

[@muskyman1018]

Great looking knife. The brown/micarta is a great pairing. Love to see this in a manual and fixed blade as well.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I'm with you on both counts musky bro! Hey, have you seen the brand new ZT 0004 Fixed Blade yet? It's a bit longer blade (4.2 inches vs. the 3.45 inches for this 0512), but otherwise, the blade shape and Micarta handles are very similar. It also comes with a good quality leather sheath (Made in the USA)! To me, the 0004 looks perfect for an EDC fixed blade. Check it out!😎👍

[@muskyman1018]

I think I’ll be starting with that 0004!

[@sawmillsam7156]

I'm on the fence between cruwear and magnacut for my next edc worker. 🤔 Right now my all time faves are pm2 in s30v and zt0566 in elmax

[@jesseadams45]

@sawmillsam7156 I only have Magnacut in my new ABW slipjoint, which is very thin, so it's not a great representation for harder use, but for work use, I prefer M4, 3V, K390, Cruwear. I live up north though so no real rust concerns. The Magnacut is fine but doesn't really seem like a miracle steel or anything. I absolutely love the knife, but if he did one in a tool steel, I'd probably buy another one.

[@NeevesKnives]

I'd go Cruwear There's a ton of magnacut you will be able to find that on just about anything not cruwear tho

[@roycesjourney37]

@@NeevesKnivescruwear is why I love my Benchmade adamas. I know it’s a little too robust to be a perfect slicer, but it’s really sharp for what it is.

[@Tusk2001]

Where did you get the charts that show toughness and other attributes.

[@mynamesjeff347]

You're right cru-wear is the shit. I like my pm2 cruwear

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I’m not an auto guy these days, but I like this design from them. It’s about time they started dropping designs similar to their older stuff. This would pair perfect with the cru-carta para3 or pm2.

[@animalcrackurr4875]

Im glad to see this. If kershaw continues this year like last year, and zt is back they will kill it this year. I may have to change what i said yesterday about chinese vs american.

[@chrishynes6091]

What a great vid 👍

[@alexandregraulle607]

I relay like this ZT. The blade, Cruwear. The handle, Alluminum/Micarta. Even the color ..! ^^

[@alexandregraulle607]

I would like a back spacer for it ..!

[@jspeedadventures]

Is this a Laconico design? Looks a whole lot like the CJRB Prado.

[@1947froggy]

Great sharpening tips & camera work, wish I had a camera man/lady. Froggy

[@jubblybits6155]

Sweet knife! I went looking for it and found out Kershaw just dropped the iridium auto in magnacut. I insta bought it. I hope you get one to review.

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah i showed it in video

[@harleynarwhal]

I really hope that they do a CruCarta 0545..... or this as a flipper.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I'm one of those who would love to see ZT bring back the BIG TANK knives! It actually made me quite upset when the recently discontinued their 0308 model, because I had been waiting for a full-titanium version, but it never came, and (IMO), they just discontinued one of their best knives! Generally speaking, I just prefer larger folders, don't mind carrying them, and like to be "ready for anything". I also love their Full-Ti 0562. To me, they have been releasing way too many slim, slender, "gentleman's" knives lately that I'm not interested in. The thing I don't understand is, WHY NOT SELL BOTH TYPES OF KNIVES?! Isn't it good to market your products to a wider audience? This new 0512 is really cool looking, and I will certainly buy one if they release a manual version (to comply with knife laws where I live). Thanks Neeves, great video! Your sharpening demos are like watching a Jedi Master - seriously good!

[@SpankyK]

I sold my 0562 Ti as I couldn't stand the late detent. Bugged me enough to make a little money off the sale and I bought a Chavez 229. 0562 is a great tank though for sure.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

@@SpankyK Yeah, I know what you mean - that bothers me too! I have some other knives that I love except for that issue and it's quite pronounced on them, such as the LionSteel L.E. One (Karambit) and the SR-11 folder in Full-Ti. Very annoying! Question for you, when Metal Complex or others refer to a "Double Clutch" on the detent - is this what they are talking about? Is it when the blade gets hung-up on 2 parts of the tang when you try to close it (like you have to push the lock bar out 2x past different parts on the tang - or maybe flipper tab and tang)?

[@DinoNucci]

I'm nervous

[@Krazyabe]

Hopefully a manual in the works. Love me some cruwear

[@alexandregraulle607]

After your nice journey and after saw all this knives, you should really feel like to sharp a lot ..! ^^

[@alessiotraverso9201]

Il coltello mi piace ma lo avrei preferito non automatico, spero facciano una versione non automatica o assistita. L'altro dubbio è sulla durezza dell'acciaio, visto che mi sono capitati modelli zt con tempra non proprio buona...ciao Jerard

[@chrisjones7352]

Glad to see the band aids are off 😊

[@SpankyK]

How did it feel on the stone? Good temper?

[@blinxs99]

he says in the video

[@MrEunderwood]

Cruwear, maxamet or s110v for a hard use/construction worker edc? I've got 20cv now but the longer I can keep a working edge, the better.

[@ElonaldTrusk]

I would definitely go with Cruwear.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I agree with ElonaldTrusk (great name by the way! 😆🤣), of these 3 steels, I would go with the Cru-wear - very tough, decent edge retention, and not too difficult to sharpen. The S110V will hold an edge longer, but it is quite a bit harder to sharpen, and not as tough for hard use on a construction site (the edge might chip or roll). Maxamet will hold an edge incredibly well (it is one of the best steels for edge retention - second only to Rex 121), BUT Maxamet the least tough of all 3 of these steels - definitely not good for hard use. The only minor problem with Cru-wear is it is not stainless; however, it is usually coated and fine if you keep your knife clean/dry and lightly oiled. Your best bet would be a knife in CPM MagnaCut steel! It's almost as tough as Cru-wear, has the same (decent) edge retention, and VERY resistant to corrosion. It is THE BEST all around, balanced steels available on the market. Your 20CV is also a great steel with better edge retention and a lot better corrosion resistance than Cru-Wear, but, the downside is 20CV is nowhere near as tough as Cru-Wear! It's always a trade-off . . . unless you go with MagnaCut!

[@ElonaldTrusk]

@@ExtraCrispy357 thank you!

[@MrEunderwood]

@@ExtraCrispy357 Thanks, I actually have a Deka in magnacut headed my way now! If usps would get their head out of their ass, I might have it before the month is over. I work in the deep south, so corrosion resistance is high on the priority list along with edge retention. Toughness is just an added bonus.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

@ Cool! The Hogue Deka in MagnaCut is an EXCELLENT choice! Such a great knife! Yeah, in high humidity the Magnacut is a wise choice. I'm an American living in Singapore, and, it's so humid here, that it feels like you're walking around in a sauna everyday! My son's Benchmade Adamas in Cru-Wear got some rust spots on the blade edge and where the logo is etched just from sitting in his drawer at home (coated parts were fine)! That Hogue Deka is such a great value for the quality and design you're getting and a bonus that it's Made in the USA! It's definitely on my list of knives to buy! Too many cool knives and not enough paychecks! Enjoy your new blade bro!

[@SophthilifeYT58]

Do you have a foldable knife with a handle that is not flat on the sides but where the handle is thicker so it's more round like the handle of an older SOG knife.? Or like Benchmade Model 430SBK-02

[@NeevesKnives]

Yup Benchmade GRIPTILIAN Sheepsfoot, SOG SEAL ETC

[@alexandregraulle607]

You just are a Boxes Destroyer ..! ^^

[@scottfrench6128]

I like the Kershaw Launch Iridium auto in magnacut for half the price of this one. Convince me otherwise.

[@JakeSnake-208]

Seems pretty badass. I have the ZT 0562cf. How much longer on the new clips/hardware for the misdemeanor?

[@ExtraCrispy357]

The 0562 is one of ZT's best knives (IMO)! I especially like the Full-Titanium version (0562Ti) - sweet!

[@clavididk1236]

Been looking for a nice new blade looking at the felony or Excalibur. Livr cru wear but also k390

[@NeevesKnives]

Offender is dropping soon

[@clavididk1236]

@NeevesKnives I love that one too it's a hard choice lmao 🤣

[@jesseduncan8760]

What level of stroppy stuff did you use for that edge?

[@NeevesKnives]

That was .5 micron

[@KevinC_5109]

Great review of knife and stones dig the website

[@jkurtzz]

What are the chances I could pay you to sharpen a couple of my knives? I’m too nervous to sharpen the nice ones

[@MAFIO_BILL]

woop

[@christianbureau6732]

That a NEED

[@dannyjudson932]

🤘

[@Grumpenfather]

I’ll never buy another knife without a flush mount clip.

[@twatmunro]

Another fantastic knife my stupid government won't let me own.

[@Losersluck_]

This would have been an instant buy if it wasn’t an auto.

[@johnricks7277]

Can we mail you a knife and get a good edge put on it? I'm not a good sharpener at all, but I do beat the shit out of my knives. I have my old Griptillian I've been carring for about 6ish maybe 7 years as a work knife,, and it's in bad need of a good sharpening.

[@EricBrownWins]

button lock doesn't FEEL very ZT.... and crucarta seems like an attempt to ride spyderco hype.

[@larryharry7221]

Great knife, a little pricy, but nice.

[@THE-HEREMIT]

Thick behind the edge. Otherwise your sharpening technic is inspiring.

[@Mggibboni]

What are you talking about? We would much prefer a manual over an auto. Just my opinion.

[@NeevesKnives]

I agree, that's what I'm saying

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

Wish they'd come out with budget versions of edc knifes like everyone else

[@ExtraCrispy357]

ZT's budget versions are Kershaw Knives (both made by Kai). ZT is specifically designed to be Kai's line of high-end knives. It's like Toyota & Lexus. No worries - Kershaw has been rocking it lately with some of their new designs! 😎👍

[@jordanbear7845]

Kershaw definitely is a good USA made Knife budget. However, another option is Bear and Sons.

[@NeevesKnives]

I've personally had a bunch of issues with the B&S

[@littlewoody5539]

Zt makes pretty knives with soft heat treat I won’t buy zt cause of their reputation

[@tmille10]

Damn son 😂 that looks like the sharpest ZT I’ve ever seen, I love this in a button lock with studs. like they need to do that STAT …..

[@NeevesKnives]

Agreed

[@57HEMIviken]

It's a damn shame it's an auto...

[@brandonseals6732]

Completely agree.. Wish it was frame lock on bearings or phosphor bronze

[@lloydwellington5271]

Too bad it is an automatic, would make an excellent replacement for my ZT801.

[@opinionatedhobbyist]

Should have been a manual.

[@Mr.Bawlls-i8c]

I got new windshield wipers today!