Many Zero Tolerance knives are made with super steels like CPM-20CV and S30V that are renowned for their strength, toughness, and edge retention.

The unfortunate reality of this realization is that some users may be lulled into the false sense of security that these knives are bombproof or that the steel is maintenance-free. This is the “gateway mindset” into tool abuse.

Yes, “super” blade steels…

One of the top-selling ZT knives in the industry is the 0562. This Zero Tolerance pocket knife has been a top performer for many years.

It’s also been upgraded several times. First, it was made with Elmax steel, then M390, then CTS-204p, before being upgraded one more time with a CPM-20CV blade.

It’s interesting to note that all of these are superstar steels and that the…