If subtlety is an art, the folks at Zero Tolerance, Kershaw’s upscale sister brand, appear to be artists. To kick off 2025, the brand has quietly unveiled a pair of exceptional knives.
One of the two, the Zero Tolerance 0044, is especially exciting. It is understatedly gorgeous and utilizes a locking mechanism the brand has never employed before.
Looks can be deceiving
There’s nothing particularly flashy about the 0044. In fact, it’s quite minimalist. But therein lies its true beauty.
While it doesn’t look showy, the materials and craftsmanship speak for themselves. For starters, the S45VN super steel drop-point blade has a gorgeous finish. It pairs beautifully with the titanium ceramic bead-blasted handle. Furthermore, the brand has shaved away some of the material inside the handle to keep it light without affecting its appearance.
Its two parts are mated by a lightning-quick KVT ball-bearing pivot. Since it’s a flipper without an assisted opening mechanism, that smoothness is essential.