CZ CERTIFIED products are new fully functional products that may have minor varying degrees of external cosmetic imperfections, ranging from minor scrapes to small scratches usually from the manufacturing process that did not meet the quality inspection standards, but meets all other standards. All CZ Certified products are inspected and warranted to ensure quality and performance for a lifetime of use. Because of these minor imperfections we offer these products at a discounted price so their Ruggedly Cool adventures can continue.