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Zero Tolerance 0460 Sinkevich Design Flipper review


As I have said before, I have many pocket knives stashed throughout my hectic world…in my cars, desks, tool bag, EDC gear, etc. They are a very useful tool to have around when needed. Most of my knives range in quality from good to very nice and the Zero Tolerance 0460 by designer Dmitry Sinkevich is no exception. I received this titanium and carbon fiber “flipper” from KnifeArt.com for this review and it hopefully only raises the collective average of my collection…let’s see how it fairs.

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A bit of background:

ZT Knives – Premium American-made tactical folding knives

Zero Tolerance Knives (or “ZT Knives,” as their dedicated fans sometimes say) provide the cutting- edge performance their name suggests. All Zero Tolerance models are American-made with the goal of extremely high manufacturing tolerances and top-shelf materials, a merger of function and performance.

The ZT 0460 has a manual flip blade made from stainless S35-VN steel. The blade has a satin stonewashed finish and a Rockwell 60-62 hardness. The lines of the ZT0460 flow very well giving it a great look, balance, and overall feel in the hand. The blade is 3.25 inches long and 0.12 inches thick. It is made from high-quality American-made steel, CPM S35VN with niobium, vanadium, and chromium carbides. This alloy has increased toughness and wear resistance against chipping that theoretically stays sharp longer.

The flipper blade pivot has a KVT ball-bearing system making the knife easy and intuitive to open.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • MAKER: Zero Tolerance Knives Design by Dmitry Sinkevich
  • BLADE SIZE: 3.25″ Long
  • TOTAL SIZE: 7.5″
  • BLADE THICKNESS: .121″
  • BLADE MATERIAL: Stainless S35-VN Steel – Satin Stone Washed – Rockwell Hardness 60-62
  • HANDLE: Carbon Fiber
  • FRAME: 3D Machined Titanium – Frame Lock has a Hardened Steel Lockbar Insert
  • WEIGHT: 2.3 oz.

The handle of the ZT 460 is 4.25 inches long. The frame and frame lock portion of the handle is machined from stone washed titanium.

The opposite side of the handle is made from a bronze carbon fiber composite that is not only lightweight but distinctive as well.

The handle has a hardened steel lock bar insert and a raised, textured spacer for a positive grip. The titanium side of the ZT 0460 has a removable, Zero Tolerance monogrammed belt/pocket clip.

The combination of carbon fiber and aerospace-grade titanium makes the handle durable yet lightweight. Add in the stainless steel blade and the total weight of the ZT 0460 is 2.3 oz.

The ZT 0460 flipper has a reliable, well-engineered frame lock design. When the blade is extended, the frame bends inward to lock it securely in place with zero blade movement.

To close the blade, simply press the frame lock aside and the blade smoothly rotates back into the closed position. The ZT 0460 does not have a closed locking mechanism that keeps the blade from accidentally opening.

As I said above, the Zero Tolerance 0460 is a great size and weight with a solid, well-balanced feel…making for an excellent EDC choice.

The 0460’s stainless S35-VN steel blade is extremely sharp as you would expect but the curve creates a serious point on the business end of this flipper.

That said, the Zero Tolerance 0460 by Dmitry Sinkevich when closed is very unassuming and non-threatening. I have been using this knife for a few weeks and it would make for an ideal addition to anyone’s EDC gear. Its design, size, weight, and quality make for an excellent travel companion or with-you-all-the-time tool. The ZT 0460 flipper is very well made with high-quality materials and will definitely make a great member of my pocket knife collection without a doubt.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by KnifeArt.com. Please visit their site for more info and to order. See below for latest price.

 

Product Information

Price: $180
Manufacturer: Zero Tolerance – Sinkevich Design
Retailer: KnifeArt
Pros:
  • Excellent material and build quality
  • Strong, lightweight construction
  • minimalistic design
  • Smooth folding mechanism
Cons:
  • Somewhat expensive

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Keyport adds a MOCA multi-tool option for their Pivot key organizer


I am a big fan of Keyport’s key organizing products like their Slide and Pivot key organizers. I am always happy to hear when they come out with something new, so I was glad to receive an email announcing the MOCA 10-in-1 Multi-Tool for their Pivot key organizers.

Designed to be used with the Pivot or a standard split ring key ring, the MOCA is made of stainless steel and offers 10 tools that include a Bottle Opener, Screwdriver, Cord Cutter, Box Opener, Scoring Tool, Hex Bit Driver, 1/4″ Wrench, 5/16″ Wrench, 3/8″ Wrench, and a 2″ Ruler.

It’s important to be aware that the MOCA is NOT compatible with the Keyport Slide V.01, 2.0, or 3.0, but if you have a Pivot, you’re in luck. You can purchase a MOCA fo $9.99 at mykeyport.com

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Trayvax Cinch belt, Vacuvita food storage system, wearable fox tails, and more – Weekly roundup


I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. Want to make it even better? Then click through to see a complete listing of everything we’ve written this week on The Gadgeteer. Enjoy!

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Just Mobile AluPlug USB wall charger review


Charging your devices while traveling is a pain – a small one, granted.  Remembering to bring the right “wall wart” for each device is something you generally think about when you check into the hotel.  The problem only gets worse at home – with every device having its own power adapter, you quickly develop dangerous octopus connections around your outlets.  Just Mobile has heard your anguished cries and has presented the AluPlug to handle some of your pain, provided your device uses a standard USB type A connector.  Does it really take away your pain, though?  Let’s find out…

The AluPlug is a stylish multiport charge adapter for devices which use a USB type A plug on the outlet side.  It is a strong adapter made from aluminum which is both a plus and a minus.  More on that in a minute.  It is about 3 inches across and 6 inches deep, which means when it is plugged in your standard US power outlet it will not block anything else from using the other outlet.  The prongs which plug into the wall outlet also fold into the base, making it easy to throw into your bag on the way out the door.  You can see the prongs in the folded position below.

And here you can see the USB type A connections.  A device plugged into either port will light the LED.

The question is: what kind of devices can you plug into this and how much can it handle?  The answer is that each port will charge a tablet with 2.4 amps output (most tablets like an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab require 2.1 amps).  Although it does not state this anywhere, I plugged two Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 devices in simultaneously and while this particular model of tablet does not support rapid charging, each went from about 20% to 100% in around 3 hours.  My wife’s iPad was even better, going from nearly drained to 100% in about 2.5 hours.  My brand new Galaxy S8+ (which supports fast charging) came back from about 40% to 100% in less than an hour.  It would appear the AluPlug supports smart and/or rapid charging.

This is a great little device which will attract attention, but there is a small downside to it.  As with any electronic device the more load you put on it, the more heat that is generated.  Plugging in the two tablets at once caused the unit to get pretty hot.  Being made from aircraft aluminum, heat also dissipates rapidly but be warned that if you are trying to beat the hotel checkout deadline you might not be able to unplug this charger and toss it into your bag for 5-10 minutes.  Plan accordingly.

At $29.95 retail this is on the expensive end of the spectrum for chargers.  The design and execution are worth the cost in my opinion, but your mileage may vary.  Personally, I would also love to see LED’s for each of the slots so I know when a device is fully charged, but that is a very small concern.  Overall, if you want a charger that will make a statement, this is the one to go for.

Source: the sample for this review was provided by Just Mobile.  Visit their site for additional information and Amazon to order.

 

Product Information

Price: $29.95
Manufacturer: Just Mobile
Retailer: Amazon
Pros:
  • Stylish and sturdy
  • Can handle 2 power hungry devices at once
  • Small and light enough for regular travel
Cons:
  • Charger can become very hot, so be careful

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Finally take awesome pics of your dog with the Pooch Selfie


Telling your dog to smile and say cheese when you want to take his picture doesn’t work nearly as well as it does for humans. But now it can if you also have a Pooch Selfie.

Pooch Selfie is a small plastic clip that has been specially designed to hold a tennis ball and mount to the top of your smartphone. This is a genius idea because I’ve never seen a dog who doesn’t love tennis balls.

The clip comes with a tennis ball that squeaks when you squeeze it, but any ordinary tennis ball will work to

Compatible with the iPhone and Samsung phones, even when they are in most cases, the Pooch Selfie is a simple photography tool that can be used to capture the attention and the loving stare of your dog while he’s looking right at the camera / tennis ball when you snap a pic.

Of course, the Pooch Selfie won’t work with cats because cats hate getting their picture taken and NEVER look at you when you want them too.

Have a dog? Have a smartphone? Want to take pet selfies? All you need is $12.99. Head over to www.poochselfie.com for more info. You can order directly from them or also from The Grommet and Amazon.

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