{"product_id":"rivery-manufacturing-zero-file-pattern-6061-aluminum-black","title":"Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern – Manual OTF Utility Knife, Retractable Black 6061 Aluminum, USA Made (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern – Manual OTF Utility Knife, Retractable 6061 Aluminum (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) is an American-made manual OTF utility knife — a retractable utility knife machined from lightweight 6061 aluminum with a satin anodized black finish. You push the blade out by hand and it springs back with a satisfying “click and clack”: a fully manual out-the-front action with no automatic or assisted deployment, which is why the Zero is legal to carry in all 50 US states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by engineer Michael Sayers and built in Sevierville, East Tennessee, the Zero reimagines the everyday utility knife with a seamless, screwless, tool-free body and a machined lanyard hole. It accepts standard replaceable utility blades from most major manufacturers, so this manual utility knife always has a fresh edge for EDC, work, and jobsite tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rivery Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero — File Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e zero-m-otf-6061-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual OTF retractable utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard replaceable utility blades (user-supplied)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual out-the-front slide, spring-loaded auto-retract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody \/ Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6061 aluminum, machined File Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin anodized, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwless, tool-free body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined lanyard hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 oz (113 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed \u0026amp; assembled in East Tennessee, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you change the blade on the Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) has a screwless, tool-free body, so you change a utility knife blade by hand — no screwdriver needed. It accepts standard replaceable utility blades from most major manufacturers, and swapping in a fresh edge takes seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre OTF knives legal, and is the Rivery Manufacturing Zero legal to carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) is a manual OTF knife — the blade is deployed by hand, not by a spring or button — so it is legal to carry in all 50 US states. Knife laws that restrict OTF knives target automatic (switchblade) OTFs; because the Zero is fully manual it falls outside them. Always confirm your local ordinances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat states are OTF knives illegal in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRestrictions vary by state and generally apply to automatic (switchblade) OTF knives rather than manual ones. Because the Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) is a fully manual OTF utility knife with no automatic deployment, it is legal to carry in all 50 US states — but always check your local ordinances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does an OTF knife work, and how does the Rivery Manufacturing Zero deploy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) uses a manual key-and-spring out-the-front slide: push the slide forward to extend the blade for cutting, and it retracts automatically when you release it — the “click and clack” action. There is no automatic or assisted deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an OTF knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOTF stands for “out the front” — the blade deploys straight out of the front of the handle instead of pivoting on a hinge. The Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) is a manual OTF utility knife: you slide the blade out by hand and it auto-retracts, pairing OTF deployment with a standard replaceable utility blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat blades does the Rivery Manufacturing Zero use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) accepts standard replaceable utility blades from most major manufacturers, so replacements for this retractable utility knife are inexpensive and easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can buy the Rivery Manufacturing Zero File Pattern (Zero-M-OTF-6061-Black) at Going Gear, an authorized Rivery Manufacturing dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivery Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52815959523648,"sku":"zero-m-otf-6061-black","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/zero-m-otf-6061-black-otf-retracted-view_fe5749ba-a6f8-477e-95a1-7aca9ef7c5a9.jpg?v=1784167661","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/rivery-manufacturing-zero-file-pattern-6061-aluminum-black","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}