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Experience Zero Tolerance Pocketknives. Precision machining, superior craftsmanship, ultra-premium materials, and a higher standard of performance.

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Zero Tolerance Knives builds premium-quality pocketknives that enable user to experience the best in design, materials, and performance.

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Go behind the grind and see how ZT knives take shape—starting with premium materials and ending in hand-sharpened precision. From custom hardware to the final edge, every detail is tuned in-house for strength, control, and unmistakable quality. This is American-made performance, refined to the core.

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You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.
By placing an order or receiving a product service (such as warranty repair service) from us, you agree that you meet any or all of the following criteria:
[H2] APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES

[H3] 18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:

Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.
[H3] 15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:

Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.
[H2] STATE LAW PROVISIONS

It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive review of the laws that may apply in the various fifty states and in the various counties, parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions within each state. By signing this form below, you will be certifying that in addition to complying with federal law, you have determined which, if any, state or local laws apply to you, and that you are acting in compliance with those laws.
No Post Office Box addresses can be used on this form. Item(s) must be sent in going UPS or Fed Ex. No USPS shipments will be accepted. If the address that you have filled out on this form is no longer a valid address, you must contact us and fill out a new form.

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You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.
By placing an order or receiving a product service (such as warranty repair service) from us, you agree that you meet any or all of the following criteria:
[H2] APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES

[H3] 18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:

Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.
[H3] 15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:

Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.
[H2] STATE LAW PROVISIONS

It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive review of the laws that may apply in the various fifty states and in the various counties, parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions within each state. By signing this form below, you will be certifying that in addition to complying with federal law, you have determined which, if any, state or local laws apply to you, and that you are acting in compliance with those laws.
No Post Office Box addresses can be used on this form. Item(s) must be sent in going UPS or Fed Ex. No USPS shipments will be accepted. If the address that you have filled out on this form is no longer a valid address, you must contact us and fill out a new form.

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Fax: 503-682-7168
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[H3] Walk-in warranty service

The warranty and sharpening department is open for in-person drop-off service Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Please bring in knives by 4 PM for same-day service.

Please read below for important changes.

You may drop off up to 2 knives for same-day service.
Please wait outside or in your vehicle. We will call you when your knives are ready.
If you drop off 3 or more knives, they will be available for pickup the next business day.
As always, knives must be clean and free of any dirt, oil, food, blood, etc.

[H3] Mail-in warranty and sharpening service

Kai USA requires that all customers complete and submit the Warranty/Service form below before sending in their knives for service. Any shipment we receive without a completed Warranty/Service form or order number will be returned immediately without service. If you experience any problems completing the form, use the Contact Us page to report a website issue and we will be happy to assist you.
Estimated turnaround time for mail-in warranty and sharpening services is 2 weeks.
Last updated: 3/10/26
[H3] CANADIAN CUSTOMERS:
Please contact our partners at Kershaw Canada (kershawcanada.com) for all warranty, parts, and service requests. With the current state of international customs, this will significantly reduce time and cost all around and eliminate the risk of your knife being held at the border. All ZT customers in Canada will be referred to Kershaw Canada until further notice.
[H2] Warranty & Service Information

Thank you for choosing Zero Tolerance. From this page, you can request warranty evaluation, repair and sharpening service, and free replacement parts as well as premium ZT parts that are available for a small fee.
[H4] Warranty

To ensure you get a lifetime of service from your ZT, our products are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products with this warranty, we will be happy to repair and sharpen your ZT knife for free when you send it in for warranty service.(If you have a broken ZT blade that is not covered by warranty, please see the information below.)
If you have questions about your warranty or how to take advantage of it, check our FAQs to see whether your question has already been answered. If not, just email our warranty team for more information.
Kai USA can only accept warranty/parts requests for products purchased in the USA or Mexico. If you purchased your product outside of the USA or Mexico, please contact the authorized dealer from whom you originally purchased them to receive warranty service or parts.
[H4] Replacement Parts

To keep your ZT on the job, we are happy to provide a selection of free replacement parts as well as a selection of premium parts for which we charge a small fee. Please click on "Available ZT Replacement Parts" on the right of this page for a complete list. Parts can be sent only to the USA and Mexico. If you are outside of those countries, contact the authorized dealer where you originally purchased your knife. Replacement parts are offered as a courtesy for small repairs. They are not for resale, and we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone exploiting this program.
[H4] Blade Replacement

In addition to the replacement parts above, we can also replace a broken ZT blade that is not covered by warranty for just $40 (effective 11/1/21). Please see the FAQs under Warranty Questions for details. To have a blade replaced, just add the $40 fee to your payment when you send in your knife and make a note in the “Reason for Service” box on the form. Not all blades are available at all times. Please note, that replacement blades will not have the original laser markings. Also, personal engravings will not be replaced/re-engraved on blade replacement orders. If there is any issue with your request, the warranty team will contact you.
[H4] Free Sharpening

As a courtesy, we sharpen every knife that is sent to us for service. Unfortunately, we are unable to sharpen serrations but we can still sharpen the plain edge portion of your blade. If a knife has engraving on the edge of the blade, parts of the engraving may be affected during the sharpening process. Additionally, we know that some of you put a special edge on your ZTs. So, if you do NOT want us to sharpen your knife, just make a note in the “Reason for Service” box on the form.
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Click the arrows on the boxes to read our warranty, learn about replacement vouchers, counterfeits, available ZT replacement parts, and more.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

Zero Tolerance knives from Kai USA Ltd. carry a limited warranty for the lifetime of the original owner, except when stated otherwise. We guarantee our knives against manufacturing defects in material and construction and to perform as advertised when properly used and maintained. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage, or breakage due to improper use, improper maintenance, accidents, loss, or theft. This warranty is void on products that have been modified in any way. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at our discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in our Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to the TX Tool, Fire Starter, or Kershaw Oil. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. Kai USA Ltd. reserves the right to determine what constitutes normal wear, improper use/maintenance, and modification.
We reserve the right to make changes to this warranty at our discretion and without notice.

Liability Disclaimer

Zero Tolerance knives are intended and sold for legitimate everyday carry, sporting, and/or culinary purposes only. The purchase, use, and ownership of knives are subject to a wide variety of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Always comply with all laws and regulations in effect in your area. Due to the complexity and constantly changing nature of these laws and regulations, it is the responsibility of the buyer to investigate and comply with the laws and regulations that apply in his or her specific area. You, and not Kai USA Ltd., are solely responsible for any claims resulting from violation of these laws and/or regulations.

Warning!

Knives are extremely sharp tools and should only be used or handled with the utmost care and caution. Any use other than cutting (such as prying or twisting) is considered misuse and abuse—and will void your warranty. Zero Tolerance Knives/Kai USA Ltd. is not responsible for any injuries resulting from misuse or abuse of the product.
Do not use any Zero Tolerance knife as a throwing knife or a stabbing device. Throwing knives and knives developed for stabbing have a distinctly different design and function. Zero Tolerance knives are not intended for throwing or stabbing; they are designed for cutting purposes only.

Aftermarket Parts & Service
Kai USA understands that many users enjoy modifying their knives. However, to ensure we can repair your knife correctly and in a timely manner, please remove any third-party parts and reinstall the factory parts prior to sending your knife for repair or service. If we receive a knife with aftermarket hardware, we will remove the parts and replace them with factory hardware to ensure we can adjust the knife to factory specifications. Kai USA will not be liable for damage or loss of aftermarket parts during the process of servicing your knife, but we will do our best to return the aftermarket parts with your knife. In the event we cannot remove the aftermarket hardware, we will be unable to repair or service the knife. Additionally, if the blade or handles have been modified, we may not be able to restore the knife to its intended factory function.

Replacement Vouchers

There may be cases when your knife has been evaluated and is eligible for warranty service but is not able to be repaired or replaced. This can be true with discontinued models of which we no longer have stock. In such cases, at our discretion, we will offer a voucher for a replacement knife of equal or lesser value, as defined by the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The voucher can only be used through the Kai USA Warranty Department and some exclusions apply. If you prefer to have your original knife returned instead of using the voucher, please call our warranty team toll-free: 1-800-325-2891. We will retain the knife for 30 days from the date the voucher is issued. If you do not call us to let us know by then, the knife will be recycled.

Counterfeit Knives
Counterfeit knives are a huge problem in our industry. If you send a counterfeit ZT in for warranty service, we will not service it and we cannot return it to you. Please help us fight this scourge by purchasing only from authorized Zero Tolerance dealers.

Available ZT Replacement Parts

To keep your ZT on the job, we are happy to provide these free replacement parts:

KVT bearing washers (for KVT manual opening knives)
Handle screw set
Pivot bolt set
Pivot washers
Standard pocketclip set (see below for premium pocketclips)
Stop pin
Torsion bar (for assisted opening knives)

However, many ZTs have premium parts that are more costly to manufacture and we must charge a fee for those replacement parts. Below are the currently available parts for which there is a fee.
Discontinued Models: Free replacement and premium parts for discontinued models may still be available. If your model has been discontinued, we encourage you to submit a part request and we'll follow up with you.
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• Sheath—$40
• Screws—$10

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• Sheath—$20
• Screws—$10
• Pommel—$20
• Guard—$30

0022
• Pivot set—$15
• Spacer—$15

0044
• Pivot set—$10
• Button—$10
• Spacer set—$8

0203
• Pivot set—$10
• Thumb stud—$8

0223
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$5

0230 & 0235
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$15

0308/0308BLKTS
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$10

0357/0357BW
• Pivot set—$10

0393/0393GLCF
• Spacer—$8
• Filler tab—$8

0450/0450CF
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer set—$5

0452CF
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer set—$8

0462
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$8
• Clip—$10

0470
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$15
• Clip—$15

0512
• Pivot set—$10
• Button—$10
• Spacer set—$8

0545
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer set—$8

0556
• Pivot set—$10
• Button—$10
• Spacer set—$8

0562/0562CF/0562TI
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$8

0609
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$8

0707
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$4

0762
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$10/$4ea
• Clip—$15

0770CF
• Pivot set—$10
• Spacer—$15

0990
• Pivot set—$10

[H4] To Request Free Parts

Please note: We can only ship replacement parts to the USA and Mexico. If you are not in one of those countries, please contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased your knife for information on receiving replacement parts.
Use the online Parts Request Form below. Please be advised that we do not stock all parts for all models at all times and we may not have parts for discontinued mod
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You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.
By placing an order or receiving a product service (such as warranty repair service) from us, you agree that you meet any or all of the following criteria:
[H2] APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES

[H3] 18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:

Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.
[H3] 15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:

Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.
[H2] STATE LAW PROVISIONS

It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive review of the laws that may apply in the various fifty states and in the various counties, parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions within each state. By signing this form below, you will be certifying that in addition to complying with federal law, you have determined which, if any, state or local laws apply to you, and that you are acting in compliance with those laws.
No Post Office Box addresses can be used on this form. Item(s) must be sent in going UPS or Fed Ex. No USPS shipments will be accepted. If the address that you have filled out on this form is no longer a valid address, you must contact us and fill out a new form.

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You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.
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[H2] APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES

[H3] 18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:

Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.
[H3] 15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:

Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.
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1800 SW Teton Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: 503-682-1966
Toll Free: 800-325-2891
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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
36Review mentions (all pages)
8External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 8 2
/warranty/ 11 2
/contact-us/ 8 2
/new.html 9 2
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage — no schema detected (entity gap)
/warranty/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/contact-us/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/new.html — no schema detected (entity gap)

Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Ecommerce & Online Retail
36.4 Avg BS

Based on 3390 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Ecommerce & Online Retail BS: Zero Tolerance Knives (Kai USA, Ltd.) (zt.kaiusa.com)

https://zt.kaiusa.com 📍 Industry: Ecommerce & Online Retail
24 BS / 100

A refreshingly blunt manufacturing site that replaces marketing hyperbole with technical specifications and legal compliance. It is a textbook example of a site where the substance far exceeds the signal, proving authority through logistical transparency rather than social proof.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
5
17% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
3
15% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
3
15% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
5
33% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
8
53% BS

Implement [Product] and [Organization] schema to fix the technical identity gap and improve search transparency. Consolidate the repeating [Automatic Knife Release Form] H2 headings into a single global modal or footer link to clean up the heading hierarchy. Introduce [Person] schema for key designers to humanize the ‘expert’ claims made in the ‘Made in USA’ copy. Add an ‘Our Materials’ technical page to further define the [premium materials] claim with Rockwell hardness and corrosion resistance metrics.

The website perfectly aligns with the Ecommerce & Online Retail category, specifically high-end cutlery manufacturing. The content is heavily focused on product specifications, legal compliance for restricted goods, and direct-to-consumer sales.

“The score of 24 is driven primarily by technical authority gaps (missing schema) and structural noise (repeating legal headings). Information Density and Trust pillars received near-perfect scores due to the extreme specificity of the content and the verifiable physical footprint. The site is a 'Low BS' entity.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 24, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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