** PLEASE USE CODE ZT40 WITH THIS ITEM **
Zero Tolerance 0512DL DuraLock 3 45 Inch CPM Cru Wear Working Finish Gray Blade Olive Drab Micarta Handle 0512DL ZT0512DL UPC 087171074801
Product Description
The Zero Tolerance® 0512DL DuraLock Manual Folding Knife (SKU: 0512DL / UPC: 087171074801) reimagines ZT's hard-use 0512 tactical silhouette into a fully ambidextrous, manual crossbar-locking workhorse. Engineered and manufactured in the USA for demanding everyday carry, ranch utility, and field service, the 0512DL pairs controlled manual thumb-stud deployment with Zero Tolerance's rock-solid DuraLock crossbar architecture for confident, single-handed operation without automatic knife carry restrictions.
At the heart of the 0512DL is a 3.45-inch flat-ground clip point blade forged from Crucible CPM Cru-Wear tool steel and hardened to 63–64 HRC. Renowned among metallurgists for outperforming standard D2 and CPM-3V in combined wear resistance and lateral impact toughness, CPM Cru-Wear holds an aggressive working edge through abrasive cuts while resisting microchipping. A rugged 0.16-inch spine provides high structural rigidity for piercing tasks, finished in ZT's tumbled Working Finish and sealed beneath a protective Clear Cerakote coating to shield the blade flats from glare, scratches, and environmental corrosion.
The handle chassis combines contoured Olive Drab (OD) canvas Micarta scales with full-length beefy steel liners and black-oxide tube spacers, yielding a locked-in, non-slip grip that improves traction when wet and develops an authentic field patina over time. Manual washers deliver hydraulic, debris-resistant blade travel that is easy to service in the field, while a Working Finish deep-carry pocket clip reverses effortlessly for right- or left-hand tip-up carry alongside a dedicated lanyard hole.
*Bladesmith Bench Notes & Field Maintenance Guidance:*
Deployment, Carry & Metallurgy Advisory: Manual dual thumb-stud opener on low-friction washers with an ambidextrous DuraLock solid steel crossbar lock; reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip. CPM Cru-Wear is a semi-stainless tool steel (~7.5% Chromium)—while the blade flats are protected by Clear Cerakote, the exposed bevel edge and pivot assembly must be wiped dry after moisture exposure and treated periodically with a light corrosion inhibitor (such as Ballistol, EDCi, or mineral oil). Maintain edge geometry at 18–20 degrees per side on diamond or ceramic stones, and use properly seated T6/T8 Torx drivers when servicing clip or scale screws.
- Verify the blade path and work area are completely clear of obstructions, keeping fingers clear of the blade track and locking bar path during initial inspection.
- Cycle the dual thumb studs and DuraLock crossbar several times to seat the manual washers, wiping away any excess factory preservative oil along the tang and crossbar channel.
- To reverse the deep-carry pocket clip for left-hand tip-up carry, apply firm downward pressure with a precision T6 Torx bit to remove the clip screws, reinstall on the opposing scale, and secure with a tiny drop of removable blue threadlocker.
- Apply one drop of light synthetic pivot lubricant to each washer interface and wipe the exposed CPM Cru-Wear cutting edge with a corrosion-inhibiting cloth after field use.
- Perform a final lockup verification by checking for zero vertical or horizontal blade play in the open position, confirming centered blade alignment when closed, and staging safely in the pocket.
Key Features
- CPM Cru-Wear Blade Steel & Clear Cerakote Finish: 3.45" flat-ground clip point blade hardened to 63–64 HRC delivers elite toughness and edge retention, protected by a tumbled Working Finish and Clear Cerakote layer.
- Olive Drab Canvas Micarta Handle Scales: Ergonomically contoured OD green Micarta scales over heavy-duty steel liners provide superior wet-or-dry traction, impact resistance, and balanced 4.30 oz carry weight.
- Ambidextrous DuraLock & Manual Washers: Solid steel crossbar lock secures the blade under heavy load while allowing safe, finger-free closing, paired with smooth, debris-tolerant manual washers.
- Reversible Deep-Carry Pocket Clip: Working Finish deep-carry clip mounts cleanly for right- or left-hand tip-up carry, complemented by black-oxide tube spacers and an integrated lanyard hole.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Zero Tolerance®
- Model/Series: 0512DL DuraLock
- MPN / SKU: 0512DL / ZT0512DL
- UPC: 087171074801
- Blade Length: 3.45" (88.0 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.16" (4.0 mm)
- Overall Length (OAL): 8.00" (203.0 mm)
- Closed / Handle Length: 4.55" (116.0 mm)
- Blade Steel: Crucible CPM Cru-Wear (63–64 HRC)
- Blade Style / Grind: Clip Point / Flat Grind
- Blade Finish / Color: Working Finish Gray with Clear Cerakote
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material / Color: Olive Drab Canvas Micarta with Steel Liners
- Locking / Action Mechanism: DuraLock Crossbar Lock / Manual Dual Thumb Studs (Washers)
- Pocket Clip / Sheath: Reversible Deep-Carry Pocket Clip (Tip-Up, Right/Left)
- Weight: 4.30 oz (122.0 g)
- Country of Origin: USA
