SkiffWorkshop
Bearings - 3/16" x (11) x 3/32"
Bearings - 3/16" x (11) x 3/32"
4.97 / 5.0
(36) 36 total reviews
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3/16" pivot diameter · 11 ceramic balls · 3/32" ball size
Swapping to Skiff Workshop bearings is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make to a folding knife — more blade support, less pivot tightening required, and a smoother feel from the first open. Designed and made in the USA.
Skiff Workshop cage bearings are CNC machined from solid phosphor bronze, an alloy valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and naturally self-lubricating properties. Each cage is designed to hold more balls around the pivot than standard bearings, distributing load evenly and keeping the blade stable under use.
The balls are Grade 5 silicon nitride ceramic, made to within 5 millionths of an inch of perfect roundness. Harder and lighter than steel, ceramic balls generate less friction and maintain consistent performance over time. The balls are captured in the cage and remain free-floating inside for smooth, consistent rotation.
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Details
- Grade 5 silicon nitride ceramic balls
- CNC machined solid phosphor bronze cage
- Made in the USA
- One set equals two individual cage bearings
Dimensions
| ID | OD | Disc | Ball |
| 0.189" | 0.485" | 0.080" | 0.09375" |
| 4.8mm | 12.32mm | 2.03mm | 2.38mm |
Great service and great bearings. Everything fits as it has already been there.
Easy install, high quality bearings as usual. I recently bought a new Zero Tolerance ZT 0562CF to go with my ZT 393 that already has Skiff bearings installed.
I was so impressed with the results on my ZT 393 that I didn't hesitate to order Skiff bearings for my new ZT 562CF. I was not disappointed by the results with my new knife after the install, so much better than the OEM KVT bearings with the blue nylon retention ring.
Having the extra (11) silicon ball bearings in the Skiff's really smooths out the action and it feels more premium.
ZT0562CF, comes with KVD stainless steel bearings in a plastic ring. Not bad. Didn't expect a huge difference as Youtube reviews said the difference was negligible. But these are definitely smoother, no question.
Swapped out factory bearings on my ZT 0562TI for the skiff bearings and noticed immediately the action was a lot smoother, it’s not a night and day difference but it’s definitely a must do upgrade.
Going forward any knife I get with bearings will get them upgraded with skiff bearings.
Put these in my ZT 0562 Ti and was pleasantly surprised how much they improved the action, both deployin blade a well as closing. Why ZT puts steel bearings with no steel washers in a full Ti knife I'll never know, but Skiff bearings does. BOOYAH! Smooooooove....