Zero Tolerance 0044BLK Blackwash Flipper - Black Coated S45VN

The Zero Tolerance 0044BW is the Blackwash edition of ZT's button lock flipper, featuring a stone-tumbled finish over black coating that gives the titanium and blade a worn, broken-in texture right out of the box. Scratches and pocket wear blend into the existing finish rather than stand out, making Blackwash the stronger choice for a knife that will see real daily use. If you are comparing this to the 0044BLK Blackout, the difference is entirely in the finish treatment. The BW has visual texture and character, while the BLK is uniform matte black.

The 3.2-inch blade is CPM S45VN stainless steel, hardened to 59-61 HRC. S45VN is Crucible's refinement of the popular S35VN. It adds vanadium content for improved edge retention while keeping the toughness and corrosion resistance that made its predecessor an industry standard. The Blackwash finish over the blade gives it a muted, non-reflective look. Blade thickness is .121 inches.

The button lock is one of the cleanest mechanisms ZT has put into production. Press the button, flip the blade open on ceramic ball bearings, and the lock engages automatically. Press again to close. Fully one-handed, intuitive, with a built-in overtravel stop that protects the lock over time. The blackwashed titanium handle keeps the total weight at 3.4 ounces. Closed length is 4.35 inches. Overall length is 7.55 inches. Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, either side, tip-up.

We stock both the Blackwash and Blackout editions and can speak to the differences firsthand. Covered by Zero Tolerance's lifetime warranty. Free US shipping, a satisfaction guarantee, and your order normally ships the same business day from KnifeArt.com.