Zero Tolerance 0180 Field Tac Hinderer Fixed Blade Knife
Posted by Clayton on Jun 13th 2013
One of the most anticipated ZT knives for 2014, the Zero Tolerance 0180 has arrived and is ready for holiday shopping. The Rick Hinderer designed fixed blade knife is set to be a huge seller for ZT knives, a company known for hard use folders and flippers. It is based on Rick's Fieldtac knife in a smaller, lighter version.
This hard use fixed blade knife is sure to tickle the fancy of those in need of a durable, reliable field knife that doesn't weigh a ton and resemble a knife John Rambo would EDC.
Blade
The Field Tac measures 9.2" overall with a 4.2" Vanadis 4 extra powdered steel blade. The Vanadis 4 is a very reliable and durable tool steel that is made for coating which is accomplished with ZT's popular DLC non reflective protective coating for wear and corrosion resistance. DLC is often found on their hard use folders and has quite the following.
The clip point blade and flat grind provide a very attractive cutting surface. There is jimping on the spine of the blade that rolls into the handle to provide thumb grip when downward pressure is applied.
Handle
The ZT 0180 has G-10 handle scales for lightweight durable grip. The ergonomics and forefinger contour provide excellent grip security when in use as well as the top of the handle where jimping is prominent.
The ZT knives Hinderer Field Tac weighs just 8.7 ounces (13 ounces w/ sheath) and can be carried via the Nylon tactical sheath. If it tough hard use duty you seek, the let Rick Hinderer and ZT knives provide you with one of the most anticipated knives of 2014, the 0180 Field Tac fixed blade knife.
Specs
- Overall Length: 9.2"
- Blade Length: 4.2"
- Blade Thickness: 0.20"
- Blade Material: Vanadis 4
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black DLC
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Handle Length: 5"
- Handle Thickness: 0.73"
- Handle Material: G-10
- Handle Color: Black
- Weight: 8.77 oz.
- Sheath: Nylon
- Sheath Weight: 4.80 oz.
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Made In: USA