The collaboration between Zero Tolerance Knives and custom maker Rick Hinderer has produced some of the most coveted and widely respected production tactical folding knives in the world. Rick Hinderer built his reputation crafting hard-use custom knives trusted by military and law enforcement professionals, and the Zero Tolerance Hinderer collaboration translates that DNA into production knives that deliver legitimate custom knife performance at a fraction of the custom price. Every ZT Hinderer knife is built to the exacting standards Zero Tolerance is known for — premium blade steels, robust frame lock construction, and fit and finish that rivals knives costing two and three times as much.
The flagship of the lineup is the legendary Zero Tolerance 0562 — a full-size, heavyweight tactical folder built around Rick Hinderer's XM-18 design language, featuring a CPM 20CV or S35VN blade, titanium frame lock handle, and smooth KVT ball-bearing pivot that has set the standard for production flipper knives since its introduction. Alongside it, models like the ZT 0566 and ZT 0560 offer variation in blade shape and size while maintaining the same uncompromising build quality that makes every Zero Tolerance Rick Hinderer collaboration an instant classic. These are not entry-level knives — they are serious tools and serious collectibles built for people who demand the best.
Browse the full Zero Tolerance Hinderer collaboration lineup below and own a piece of American knife-making history.