America Makes The Most Epic COMBAT/SURVIVAL Knife In Years! ZT 0006
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iI'm always baffled at how some very credible manufacturers come out with great knives and the sheaths are an afterthought
I got one, the sheath is ok, but not a strong point for the knife, especially at that $ point. I will likley get another sheath for it.
Great review and great knife
If anyone is interested in this and the sheath bothers you, you can snug up those flap by the heatgun method OR by putting a hole through both on ONE (blade or spine) and tightening it up with some lockwire. Basically just increase the tension via wire a bit higher up the flaps, it would take some playing with but totally doable.
I figured out the kydex rattle trick. You have to slide the knife into the sheath very straight, for me almost like keeping the knife lined up on the cutting side of the knife, then it'll click into the sheath without any rattle or what so ever(the knife is totally locked in and no need to use the snap loop). I'm not sure if it is purposely disigned like this, but at least it's my case. For those who don't know what to do i might be able to help.
Wow, I just went out and messed with mine again. It is still loose and slaps around. I will keep messing with it but should be this difficult if there is some trick 🤔
Can you post a video somewhere? I am thinking of buying this knife
I have seen so much negativity about this knife, and it has been frustrating to read. The sheath point is very fair, but people modify sheaths or order custom ones all the time anyway. I think a lot of people don't actually use knives they talk about and, therefore, can't recognize innovation and "near perfection" when it is in front of them. The planning that went into this product is applaudable and one of the best knives ZT has produced in years. Hands down one of the best multi-purpose fixed blades on the market. If the stock sheath is stopping you from buying this, you weren't going to buy it anyway.
Lmao the featherstick doll killed me 😂😂😂
Hahahah!! I though you guys would get a kick out of it!
The NL3 black leather knife sheath from Falkniven is a perfect fit for this knife, that's what I'm using. The sheath can be purchased separately on a few sites. Just A heads up.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
Yes, but that sheath is even sadder in my opinion.
@@alanmeyers3957 How so? It's actually a really well made sheath.
So can you reach out to ZT and see if they would upgrade the sheath since they had you review it? I would buy it, but seeing that sheath do that makes me hesitant.
I mean, worse case scenario. You can opt for a quality sheath from a sheath maker. I’ll never go back to factory sheaths.
ZT is a knife company not a sheath company. KnIves that come with nice sheaths usually have them made by other companies and the price is made higher because of it. Almost every sheath that comes with a knife out of the box has downfalls. There is more than likely a kydex gun holster maker near you that will make you a better sheath to specifications you want. not to mention are you so technically inclined that you need to have the sheath Attached upside down without the button on it?
The sheath is always a make or break when I’m considering purchasing a high end knife. If the sheath is just an afterthought, it’s a no-go.
I’d rather pay more for a quality knife with a cheap sheath than a mediocre knife with a mediocre sheath. There’s many talented sheath makers these days that’ll make you an heirloom rig.
@Pub Plays both good points.
@@pubplays368 Agreed, i grabbed a BK2 few years ago…sheath was junk…ordered a custom kydex from Valhalla customs…perfection!
I used to do this but I found every knife I really wanted had a sheath that didn't suit me (leather when I prefer kydex, no firesteel holder etc) so I just get custom sheaths. Frustrating but at least I get what I want
Look 's pretty cheap....
Hi All,
I just purchased the blacked-out version of this knife (a bit newer than the OD green version). The sheath retention is perfect. In fact, I cannot shake it loose even with over-the-top upside-down shaking and it will not come out of the sheath except by pushing my thumb against the sheath separation to open it up. Not sure if it is a one-off or if they have updated the retention quality assurance? My only preliminary worry about the sheath is the knife rattle. Minor issue for me but we will see what the results are in the field.
Arrived with a fantastic edge and despite holding off on the purchase for almost a year (the knife is bigger than I like and was iffy on the $$$) - I am happy with the initial quality. It will start its bush live late this week.
Keep up the good work on testing the fixed blades in field conditions. Thats what it is all about.
Can't agree more, got this one a few weeks ago. I dare to say this is probably one of the best combat/field knives in the market currently.
Nice to hear your experience is similar!! I totally agree!!
Hello, the profile of the blade is similar to that of the Lionsteel M5, I don't think it is hollow, it is also a hybrid knife but the price is high, I paid 180 euros for the M5 3v and the knife is superrrr... greetings from Romania!
Nice looking blade that is on my list to get this year. Getting an aftermarket Kydex or leather sheath that is properly adjusted would be a pain because is going to be a custom job so it is probably going to cost at least 120-200 dollars making the price of the combo almost 500 dollars. That is allot of money for a knife that should have come with the proper sheath to begin with. I recently ordered the Pohl Force Quebec Two and new Tactical Eight BK which are made in Germany and are designed by Dietmar Pohl whose attention to the small details like very tight Kydex Sheath that are done in-house at his factory and his blades are all done in house as well really IMPRESSED me for the price point.
I like to collect and use Military and Survival knives that I keep in my Jeep when out on the trails and also keep them attached to my Tactical Gear while training since that was a major part of my life when I was in the Military. I really do wish that I had the access to a couple of good friends that are still active duty and are stationed overseas at the moment who were Kydex and Tactical Nylon Wizards and could manufacture a complete Tactical Vest or Plate Carrier in a matter of 2-3 hours depending on how complex or how many beers they were drinking while sewing.
That poor spaghetti squash! 😂. I do really like this design from ZT
Awesome Blade , but for that kind of money it should definitely have a Kydex Sheath ....👍🖖
An Operator's outdoor blade in an inoperable sheath. Reminds me of the ANV M73..only better, with useful M11eod hand guard too. 👍👍
Great review and terrific looking knife for multiple tasks. Would like to see a lanyard hole as an option/update.
Yes, I agree.
The profile reminds me of a Randall Astro blade, a P-51 Mustang and a Mako shark. I can get passed the sheath. Straight fire.
I sure like it.
But would it be even better if the edge started all the way back to the guard?
IMO it should be at the 250 price point. You can get a bark river or Bradford for that price range.
Totally, as I said steep on the price 👍
Pineapple into Pac-Man. This should be the new standard! Love it 😁
Hahah thanks so much! That and the dance stick lady!
@@gideonstactical you were on fire with this vid!!
Great review, Aaron. Thanks. This knife has been on my radar for a bit. I think you may've just executed your predictable MMA/Jiu-jitsu submission moves on my checking account, yet again. Why do you hate my financial stability so?
Hahaha I am sorry my friend!!
Awesome review. As you said it looks like a perfect balance between tactical and survival.
Excellent review Aaron. Very informative Thanks for all of your hard work.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Good looking knife, a better kydex sheath is warranted.
For clarification:
This is a combat knife - a general purpose knife, and not a fighting knife, yes it could be used as a fighter but it is not designed to be a fighting knife.
A classic example of a fighter would be original Bowie knives, like Sheffield pattern blades, or a Randall model 1 fighter or a RMK model 2 stiletto.
The biggest difference between fighting and g.p. knives is that fighters need to be lively in the hand, vs heavy duty / general purpose use like the TOPS.
Except for the sheath, that knife will make a good general purpose knife. Albeit the upper guard will interfere with some tasks.
IMHO, there are less expensive options that will serve the same purpose; i.e. an ESEE 6.
Very nice. Looks like they got cold steel to make the sheath though😬
The ZT 0100 is my favorite ZT fixed blade
Nice blade. Might have to reward myself with one when I complete baby step 2 of the Dave Ramsey plan
KA-BAR U.S. Marine Fighting Knife. I bought and carried one in Desert Storm and I was in the Army! Still have it and when I need a big knife to get a task done it has never failed me.
Lionsteel T6 is a great alternative and cheaper. T6 has an excellent sheath too.
I feel for the price it could have came with a better sheath, more options on the handle . Nice to see in magnacut and like S30v , don't get me wrong my fav knife is cpm3v . I feel that's a 250$ knife not a 320$ knife .
I disagree as each week I grocery shop I spend more than the prior week. Every thing cost more so to me it's a bargain.
At four ounces lighter than BK2 and a lot of arguably better features, definitely seems like a winner.
At 6:15, yeah it just has to be skeletonized otherwise it would be so back end heavy and more like a club than what is supposed to be a military knife. As long as there is enough "meat " after the first bolt hole.
I have to agree about the sheath, it misses the boat. Also, I tend to wear my shirts untucked so the snap on the nylon belt loop is set too high. I could remove it and drop it lower, which might solve some of the retention issues but I Dont want to have to modify something that I just purchased or feel that I have to upgrade the whole sheath itself. This knife also looks like it could receive a bayonet ring on it and it’d be right at home on the end of an AR platform. So this is not a priority though it is an attractive Knife.
This makes complete sense, as I believe that the design is somewhat based on the (discontinued?) ZT-9 bayonet, which I believe was about an inch or two longer. I'm gonna' wager that, when they offered the bayonet, ZT probably had a bunch of their diehards suggesting/requesting that they build a "combat"-style fixie in a similar configuration...although I don't know for sure if that's the case.
At that price, coating should be DLC or PVD for added corrosion resistance.
Can make due with the bogus sheath
I bought one, and love it. The price was a little high, but everything is expensive.
As far as the kydex sheath goes I like a little play for water tension and wear. Beautiful knife!
I want this knife so bad but ZT does not know me yet but give it time lol. The new Kabar/spartan combo looks great as well ordered it yesterday
Videos on the Spartan Kabar’s next week!
I've been a fan of ZT for years now. Their ZT-9 bayonet is a sought after item for me. Maybe one day I'll find one!
Looks like a really great knife, but a complete miss on the sheath, and for the money, the sheath should stand out in performance as well. Great review, as always! This crossover between survival and combat is always an interesting niche for me, and many manufacturers struggle with it, but this ZT blade looks to be well done. If I wouldn't have to pay for a custom sheath to run it, I might consider it for $320, but not with a rattling, 0 retention kydex sleeve essentially.
The majority of that money is dedicated to making an absolute unit of a knife. Who cares about the factory sheath. Upgrade that bad boy for an heirloom set up!
Its quite frankly a disgrace. Allowing a product out the door with this issue implies a lack of competence or caring or possibly both. It would be bad enough on a $20 ebay knife but at this price point it should be withdrawn until the issue is addressed. Fanboys in the community are giving these players way too much of a pass and these issues are continually popping up these days. Zero Tolerance should be 0.1 Tolerance.
Thanks Aaron. Nice looking blade for sure; definitely would carry it. I have quite a few blades that have no combat attributes. Good knives, but lack due to this. The ability of a knife to excel in a tactical role is necessary. The ZT0006 appears to fit this requirement.
Sweet! And I agree it is nice to find a knife that can do both!
Thank you 👍.
A shame about the Kydex sheath. I actually think $320 is fair, but if I can find the knife for a bit less I have a great Kydex guy who could make a much better replacement sheath with no rattle. Thanks for the always thorough review! 👍
Pls do a review of the Cold Steel Recon Scout 3V.
Been waiting for an actual use review.
I get the feeling most people buying ZT fixed blades don't actually use them.
Side note: I haven't bought anything from ZT in 5 years since they outright refused to honour their warranty for their European customers. I even offered to pay for the replacement part & shipping (lockbar insert / detent for 0562cf) they REFUSED.
Terrible company but I may have to get this one..... nothing really to go wrong with a fixed blade so I won't need to use their (non existent) warranty.
As far as folders go I will never buy from ZT again.
I am sorry to hear that my friend, but at least you know what your getting from support with the company.
Zt are sus and customers never use them.
Well after reading THAT, my mind has been changed about buying anything from them. It's sad too, because I was REALLY liking this knife, but I'll just get a custom maker to make me one, with a couple small to the knife that I'd want. I love 3v steel and have several blades made using forged 3v and hands down, the best knives I've ever owned, and I've been buying knives since I bought my first two Randall's back in the 70's, the model 14 and model 18. Thanks again for the heads up on the company's warranty issues.
@@wjf213What production knives can you recommend with 3V?
@@randystrand908 Carrothers performance knives has some of the best 3v heat treat. If you were ever thinking of the zt, get the Carrothers instead.
Looks like an outstanding tool but wow,that price. I have paid that much for a knife do t get me wrong but it was custom made with great leather work for a sheath.
I dont know maybe I'll save for Christmas.
Great review, thanks for posting.
At that price point I would be looking at a FOBOS Tier 1. That said, I think a Benchmade Arvensis is a cheaper option with a superior sheath.
Aaron....bud, no offence brother...but.. it's like an old Schrade schf godknows and the sheath is the old schrade schf27 and at a colossal price....Its probably something I would have gravitated towards when first starting out, that survival outdoors combat kind of look etc....sorry bud. Brilliant video once again, cheers 👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴🍺🍺🍺
Love the dancing knife song lay off the bud light buddy 😅
Hahhah!
Sweet knife. I wonder if ebay will have custom sheaths for sale.
Beautiful knife. One observation: CPM 3V is not a Stainless Steel. So if used frequently outdoors or in the kitchen should be dried and lubed every time. Stainless steels lke M390, CPM154, S35VN etc would be a better choice.
Pineapple into Pac-Man 🤣 had a good laugh out of that one
I like the idea, but would love to see an edc version of this:
Same steel, shorten blade, change cross guard to finger guard (nothing on the back end), edc friendly sheath… I’m down
In a future iteration I hope they remove the jimping on the spine. Since there's a guard, there's no use for it. It's a pointless stress riser.
Another youtuber opened a box with a ZT fixed blade in it and never did a reveal, as promised. I commented and waited for a couple months before I just gave up and walked from that channel. I believe this was that blade.😅
Looks like a great design, I would like the top guard to be shortened by a third and would much prefer a well made leather sheath.
Looks by far better than those quarter inch blades companies have been sending out to TH-cam channels so we can watch em get used as less effective axes the last decade.
Beautiful piece, looks like the smaller version of the Cold Steel Trailmaster. I hear 3V steel is amazing, don’t have anything in it yet. I couldn’t care less about the cheap-ass sheath, I do leatherwork so I would probably make my own anyway. Still too expensive though, even for US labor costs. If it was $200 and had a lanyard hole I’d be cracking open my wallet right now!
3V steel is chippy.
100% on the price. It’s nuts considering the X variants of Fallkniven are cheaper rn. If a Swedish company who has their blades made in Japan AND the X series has some bs laminate process which makes it more complicated to mass produce costs less … there is a problem
Love the knife hopefully they might add a model with no guard 0006e. I can wish
OK Aaron, gun to your head would you prefer this ZT0006 or the Tops Silent Hero?
ZT, the more I have used knives the handle on the silent hero is too thin for my taste and the blade on this ZT is crazy good. But the silent hero is still excellent. Just knowing what I do know of both I could get about the same work done with either and better edge retention.
Looks like a great knife, but the handle could be a bit more ergonomic. A hole for a lanyard or some kind of swell at the pommel that would help keep the knife in the hand during a combat situation. Great video! P.S. Was there a suitable place to strike a firesteel? The spine looks pretty smooth. : )
No fire steel spot. Thanks for watching!! 👍
@@gideonstactical Quite essential for a ‘survival’ knife to have a spot to strike a firesteel though surely? Still like the look of it as a combat knife and made out of 3V so will take some abuse. Not convinced it’s for one for me though.
That was my thought after a long day of chopping / cutting I could see that handle being an issue. If you were to use it for a combat knife it might slip out your hand. Would like to see some finger cutouts.
@Roosterdad ... There's a hole in both quillions large enough for paracord. ... *See Gideons Tactical vid on the Silent Hero for use of forward attached lanyards. ... The sharpening choil doesn't look like it's radiused. It might strike a fire steel(?).
@@gideonstactical What about the choil, looks like a good bevel angle for fire steel
I would go with a survive knife. Better steel better heat treatment better kydex and better price. And if it's important for you also USA made.
Looks like a cross between the Medford USMC Raider, and the STA Sniper Vulcan.
I personally feel like I have the best possible combat knife and I know that many may not like it but I absolutely love it. It's a busse combat team Gemini ultra light brigade and man it's really really nice.
So what if the little screw and nut securing the pommel is compromised and the knife is discontinued? Is that some kind of standard part? Seems like much integrity relies on that one screw and nut. It is stripped and the pommel does not stay on and the guard potentially loosens.
Wanted. Ordered. Used your link.
Thanks so much Steve! Hope you love it as much as I do and that it serves you well.
Great video keep them coming!
Thanks Lee really appreciate it!
I think ZT designed this as the perfect SHTF knife
Hey just found your channel and subscribed.
Welcome to the GT family!!
For this price you could have the tops us combat, the baja 4.5 and a kydex sheath for the us combat made... or about 53 mora basics...😂
For sure 👍
Custom sheath, which are easy to get anymore, and your good to go.
What about the back of the knife?
Can I use it to make wood wool and use a firesteel?
No 90 degree spine
I would buy it but like you said that sheath is scary. Also that knife made you go a little insane in the woods there. Not sure if I want that. Anyways great review as always.
Dang. What-a-blade!
I was always partial to the Yarborough Spec Ops knife. This reminds me a little of that.
Chris Reeves?
Dang it! 2 things are killing me about this and keeping me from purchasing. 1st.. Is it a choil or not?! I cringe up so hard when I see these half-ass choils. Make it a dedicated finger hold or add more cutting edge otherwise it’s a waste of space. 2nd.. No 90 spine is robbing so much fire craft and wood processing functionality just for “comfort”?.. Aaaaand (I know I said 2 things but here’s a 3rd;) lastly, I prefer a small area of exposed pommel (further processing or “forehead contouring” 😆) .. Does it replace my Tops Desert Nomad? 🤷♂️.. Thanks for hearing my rant!
See you all “out there” ✌️
Good points!
Thank you, great review. I just ordered mine.
Glad it was helpful!
It needs to have something on the bottom of the handle because when you stab someone it can be hard to take it out so it can slip
@ludikonj8927 = "something" like what?
I don't understand modern knife nerds' obsession with batoning a blade through wood. Man has been perfectly capable of burning unsplit wood since fire.
It’s just very therapeutic, I guess👍
You might like the sheath more if you wear it the correct way. I saw you had it on backwards in the beginning of the video. Also, I put 3 ranger bands over the retention part of the sheath & now it works amazing - super strong “click” & no rattle.
Really sweet looking knife that crossover both aspects.
Such a bummer that an excellent knife has a flaw in the sheath.
Ya it’s fine for belt carry just need better retention on mine to be more versatile.
So Zero Tolerance has too much tolerance...? Since I've seen them on the market I said they were overpriced and reasons like this continue to highlight why.
Sheaths are to knives as saddles are to motorcycles. They always scrimp on the sheath/saddle. Dumb but it is what it is. Is there an aftermarket sheath?
You can find leather and kydex workers if yours doesn’t operate properly. Apparently some do and some dont
Also reprofile a Gerber strongarm in bdz-1 and have a tougher knife imho and a much more versatile sheath!!😅
Been carrying this for a week now, love this knife!
Awesome!!!!
I assume if the top of the blade is rounded, it won't work well with ferro rod?
Probably not, but it looks like that little choil would work.
Correct. No wear to strike a fire steel.
Love the blade shape and grind, looks great!
to bad about the jimping on the spine, joe x has demonstrated that impact will snap blades with this feature
@john0270 - how far up/along the spine does the jimping go?
Any plans to review the Halfbreed LSK?
It’s on my radar now!
@@gideonstactical I just bought it and have been using it for the past couple days..pretty sweet blade
My first thought seeing the thumbnail was Randall Astronaut survival knife.
Hahaha!!
If I drop that much cash on a blade, it had best not have any short comings. Having to have a custom sheath made right out of the box is inexcusable from a company like ZT.
My KA-BAR Turok may be 1095, but it performs well and hasn't let me down. Plus it comes with an excellent sheath. If ZT addresses the sheath problem, I'd love to add it to my collection.
For the cost of one of these, I'll stick with my Randall model 14.
Looks so much like a Fox knife I have only the ZT is CPM3v vs N690.
Do you consider buck gck as a competitive option?
The buck is a tactical knife, low grind very dagger shaped. This blade will be better at slicing.
@@gideonstactical the sheath is far better tho 🙄
They should either remove the top guard or put the barrel ring on it and add a lug catch to the pommel and make it a full bayonet. Either way would be awesome.
I was hoping you would review this... I'm trusting you... 😂
It’s pretty freaking sweet!
A quality kydex sheath is a requirement for a premium grade knife. What were they thinking??
Ya it’s sucks
be awesome see what you think bout that halfbreed
Digging’ the blade but yeah they should improve the sheath especially at the price point.
I got one and this vid influenced the decison. I think this vid hits all the accurate points of the knife. My only thought is the blade may be a tad thin on the survival side. Maybe the 3V steel going to make up for that, not sure. It's a good slicer, cutter, etc, but I'd be worried about any prying and hard use. There's always a trade off with any design, and maybe I'm just attracted to the "pry bar with a point" type survival/camp/bush craft knives. I hope to take it on a camping trip soon.
Thanks for sharing and I think the 3V will hold up to a lot of abuse. And as you say I will take better slicing over thick pry bar characteristics. Hope you enjoy it in the woods.
FYI my sheath rattles but retains the knife when shaken hard upside down even without the strap buttoned up. I have to really shove it downward hard while shaking to get the knife to escape and fall out.
I never carry my blades even sideways let alone upside down. But at least good to know I didnt get a dud sheath. I wish I could post a video....
Re: the rattle and retention, though mine is well acceptable, it's definitely the opposite of my Spartan blades sheaths which are as tight and silent as it gets. Only problem is they are so tight....difficult to extract the knife! Not good for combat scenario...or any scenario really.
Good to know. It’s not a deal breaker, but better retention on a tactical knife would be great
@@gideonstactical read my second comment re: Spartan blades sheaths. So tight I can barely extract the knife half the time 😄