The Vakra
If Zak is a pitiable bitch attached to a shadowy world of illusion and chained to the singular desire to eat your face, the ZT Vakra is a goddess of mercy come to deliver release. Rock the Vakra at the 5th chakra (said by the Hindus to reside at the throat) and Zak’s skull will be separated from the spinal column, and his reeking corpse from its desperate attachment to the world.
The ZT Vakra is modeled after the Nepali kukri, an ancient, time-tested design that, in the hands of the legendary Gurkha soldiers, has raised kingdoms and maintained empires, and is still in use today as a ceremonial decapitator of water buffalo. The Vakra is a few inches longer than the standard blades you’ll find in the blade shops of Kathmandu, and a bit thinner in the spine, making her a quick and fiercely efficient cutter that can be wielded for day long bouts of Zak group therapy.
The blade’s aluminum slab grips are wrapped in high quality black leather, and you can rock the Vakra in a Kydex drop-sheath that loops over the belt and straps to the leg.
Total Length 19 in (.48m) Blade/Handle Length 12in/4.25in (.3m/.11m) Steel Width 0.25in
Weight 1.75lbs(.79kg) Price $249.95US
The Hellion
When the gates of Hell are opened, and all manner of decomposing demons are loosed upon the Earth, it’s time to fight fire with fire.
The ZT Hellion is a 26-inch tongue of ferric fury fit to deliver a lashing. The blade profile is reminiscent of the ancient Hellenic kopis and the Iberian falcata, with its down-turned tip and bellied cutting edge, and its slim waist and wide bevel grind make it the lightest and fastest blade in our line-up for its length. The tip return is flick fast, and the center of balance, at 5 inches down the blade, gives the Hellion silken cutting dynamics.
Like all ZT blades, the Hellion a full-tang construction of American-milled 5160 steel, with aluminum slab handles wrapped in the finest Montana leather, and comes with black Kydex sheath.
Total Length 26in (.66m) Blade Length 20in (.51m) Grip Length 4.25in (.11m) Steel Width 0.204in
Weight 2lbs(.91kg) Price $289.95US
The Tooth
Ripped from the gaping maw of the Maker, the Tooth is a close-quarters combat knife with a big bite. The 7-inch blade is flat ground for a sharp, slashing edge, while the pointed tip is left with a little meat for puncturing power. When equipped with an optional handguard, the Tooth bears a resemblance to the trench knife, the brutal piercing tool popular in the trenches of the first World War. It’s just the thing you need for popping the nut of any bitch* that gets in your face. Keep the Tooth close, with the Kydex sheath on your belt or strapped to your tactical vest, and have no fear. For fear is the mind killer.
The Tooth is a full tang blade made from 5160 spring steel. The pinned aluminum slab handle is wrapped in leather for comfort and a low-slip grip.
(*and by “bitch,” we mean “zombie”. Or cannibal.)
Total Length 12.5in (32cm) Blade/Handle Length 7in/5in (18cm/13cm) Grip Length 3.75in/(9.5cm)
Steel Width 0.204in (.52cm) Weight 1lb (.45kg) Price $159.95US
Backwoods Bone Machete
When your gated community is no longer a refuge and your placid suburban cul-de-sac is nothing but a dead end, it’s time to hitch up the Subaru wagon and head for the hills.
Everyone knows that outdoor adventures can be so much more pleasant when you’re packing the proper gear. For your new life of back-to-the-land living, we recommend the Backwoods Bone Machete. With a blade profile similar to that of the classic agricultural machete, and the heft and security of properly tempered 5160 spring steel, the Backwoods Bone Machete is one of our most versatile tools. Chop the kindling for the evening fire. Dig furrows for your new potato garden. Clear the kudzu from the abandoned mountain shack that is your new pleasure dome. And, yes, kill. Zombies.
The Backwoods Bone Machete has a rough, hammered finish above a flat-ground bevel and a full tang handle wrapped in quality leather. It comes with Kydex sheath and is prepared to receive an optional handguard for a little extra punch and protection.
Total Length 24in (61cm) Blade/Handle Length 16in/8in (41cm/2cm) Grip Length 4in/(10cm)
Steel Width 0.204in (.52cm) Weight 2.33lbs (1.05kg) Price $274.95US
Urban Bone Machete 2011
In a time of trouble. In a time of strife. Only the prepared can save their asses and still have time to boogie.
The latest version of our Urban Bone Machete is designed for those unfortunates trapped in a high density urban area where the bitches will be thick and the quarters will be tight. (The upside—the booze will be plentiful). At 25 inches of total length, and 17 inches of carbon steel edge, she’s the size you need to do the job, whether you’re clearing the aisles of corner store trash on your way to the last Slim Jim, or putting down reanimated hipsters on your way to happy hour at the bar. The UBMs lean profile keeps her weight down for a speedy tip return and ensures that after a long day of bitch slapping in the concrete jungle you’ll both look and feel fantastic at the after-party.
The UBM is made from oil-quenched and kiln-tempered 5160 spring steel, has a leather-wrapped aluminum slab handle, comes with Kydex sheath, and can be fitted with an optional hand guard that will protect your hand while you do damage to the dentistry of any bitch with the urge to bite.
Total Length 25in (64cm) Blade/Handle Length 17in/8in (43cm/20cm) Grip Length 4in/(10cm)
Steel Width 0.204in (.52cm) Weight 2.25lbs (1.02kg) Price $274.95US
d’Capitan 2012
Leadership. It takes strength of character, courage of convictions, and a weapon more badass than all the other douche bags willing to follow you. For the discerning leader of a zombie-slaying squad, ZT introduces the 2012 Edition d’Capitan. Inspired by the naval cutlass, d’Capitan is designed for the quick stab and slash, with a back swooping steel handguard offering protection against other melee weapons. Its length and handling dynamics make it a good choice for tight quarters and mounted combat on horse or bike. And, of course, boarding actions. Shiver our fucking timbers.
d’Capitan is a full-tang blade of 5160 spring steel with a hand-sculpted T6 aluminum handle. Comes with black Kydex sheath.
Total Length 30in (.76m) Blade Length 23in (.58m) Grip Length 4in (.10m) Steel Width .25in
Weight 2.5lbs (1.13kg) Price $339.95US
The Phalanx
When the filthy hordes are moving in on the home compound, there’s no time to fuck around. You need the speed, precision, and decisive power of the ZT Phalanx in the mitts of a disciplined band of thugs. The Phalanx evolved from our Urban Bone Machete line, but it is no machete—it’s a full-on short sword with a weighted tip that will slash like there’s no tomorrow. Although a beefy 3.25 lbs, she’s got remarkable balance and a comfortable handle that make her feel like a much lighter sword.
The Phalanx is a full-tang blade made of 5160 spring steel, hardened and tempered to 450 degrees. Handle is made from aircraft grade aluminum. Comes with a black Kydex sheath with eyelets, allowing you to design a personal paracord strapping system that suits your needs.
Total Length 29 in (.74m) Blade/Handle Length 23in/6in (.58m/.15m) Steel Width .204in
Weight 3lbs(1.36kg) Price $324.95US
The Deuce
The Deuce is the two-handed version of the ZT Phalanx, designed for the warrior of slighter build for whom the Phalanx might be too much, or the burly warrior looking for more control and striking power. The Deuce’s dual-position handle allows you to choke up for precision work in tight quarters, and then slide the lead hand back for the big gorgasmic hit that only the Deuce and its bellied cutting edge can deliver.
The Deuce comes with ambidextrous Kydex sheath and a handle wrapped in high quality leather.
You can see our destructive test video, Destroying the Deuce, on YouTube.
Total Length 35in (.48m) Blade/Handle Length 23.25in/11in (.59m/.28m) Steel Width .25in
Weight 4lbs(1.8kg) Price $369.95US
The Apokatana
When vastly outnumbered by your enemies, every student of the art of war knows that speed, stealth, and smarts are all you’ve got. For the runnin’ and gunnin’ warrior who knows how to choose his battles and vigilantly maintain a corridor of retreat, ZT introduces the Apokatana, our take on the tactical katana. With a cutting edge of 26 inches, the Apokatana has the traditional dimensions of the time-tested Japanese blade, but with a touch more beef in the spine for durability and increased cutting momentum. The aluminum slab handle is wrapped in black leather for a comfortable, low-slip grip. When the Kydex sheath is strapped to your tactical vest or bag, the Apokatana’s 2.75lbs will allow you to get in, cut down, and bug the hell out when Zak’s numbers turn against you.
You can see the Apokatana in action in our video, Max vs 24 PBRs.
Total Length 37.5 in (.95m) Blade/Handle Length 26in/9in (.66m/.23m) Steel Width .204in
Weight 2.75lbs(1.25kg) Price $379.95US
The Ferrous Wolf
When Ragnarok comes and Fenrir ravages the world, plunging us into chaos—trust us—you will need a blade of substance. With the blessings of the horned god Loki, we give you the Ferrous Wolf. A single-handed, double-edged long sword, and the first ZT blade with a fuller, this beast will slay ice giants, zombies and meth-addicted cannibals.
When it came to kicking ass, the Vikings had it down to an art and a science. With their swift, shallow-hulled long boats, they meted out terror across Europe and beyond. They were an apocalyptic warrior gang crossing the seas in search of plunder, each man with a war chest, shield, helm and the Viking long sword. Our version is a 34-inch blade that is distally tapered, has a three-quarter inch fuller to reduce weight while maintaining strength, and has a full-tang handle supported with steel guard and pommel slabs. With its 28-inch blade balanced by a heavy striking pommel, the Ferrous Wolf will cut down your enemies like its your fucking day job.
As with all our blades, the Wolf is made from 5160 spring steel, comes with a black Kydex sheath, and has a T6 aluminum grip wrapped in black Montana leather.
Total Length 34.5in (.88m) Blade Length 28in (.71m) Grip Length 4.5in (.11m) Steel Width 0.25in
Weight 2.75lbs(1.25kg) Price $449.95US
The Reaper
This 4-foot tool is truly an instrument of death. Cut from quarter-inch spring steel, she barely notices when you hit bone. With black leather wrapped around the handholds of the aluminum slab grip, this 6 pound piece of potential violence makes one ooze badassery just holding it.
The Reaper comes with Kydex blade cover.
Total Length 46 in (1.17m) Blade/Handle Length 16in/30in (.0.41m/0.76m) Weight 6lbs(2.72kg)
Steel Width 0.25in Price $449.95US
The Spit
At four feet long with two-foot double-edged blade and a chisel tip that pines to puncture, The Spit is the most versatile weapon we’ve yet added to the ZT arsenal. Modeled after the Iklwa (pronounced “ick - wah”), a weapon that forged the kingdom of the Zulus in southern Africa, The Spit has the length to keep the bitches at bay and the speed and flexibility you need in a multi-target brawl. It’s a brutally effective slasher both forehand and back, delivers a piercing jab that can easily slip past ribs and into eye sockets, boasts a solid butt end for backswing bashing, and can even be chucked short distances in a pinch. Everyone who’s handled this girl remarks on her light weight and ease of handling for a weapon of its size. Like all our blades, The Spit is one continuous piece of heat-treated 5160 spring steel sandwiched between slabs of T6 aluminum and wrapped in high quality Montana leather. Comes with Kydex sheath that can be rigged with a shoulder sling to comfortably carry like a rifle.
Total Length 48 in (1.2m) Blade/Handle Length 24in/24in (.61m/.61m) Steel Width 0.204in (.52cm)
Weight 4.5lbs(2.0kg) Price $469.95US
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