James Williams, the designer of the Hissatsu, is a former Army officer and martial arts practitioner/instructor with over 40 years of experience. He knows cutlery as President of Bugei Trading Company, producer of fine Samurai swords. As one who has trained tactical law enforcement and military forces for the Surefire Institute, he has developed a unique and powerful approach of unarmed combatives. His system of defensive tactics, known as The System of Tactical Strategy has its origins in the ancient Samurai military systems as well as the Russian military art of Systema.
A key part of this system is the Hissatsu based on an old Japanese design. The unique shape of the blade, made famous by the legendary Samurai warlord Takeda Shingen, provides enormous penetrating power and superior slashing capability in one blade, which works with the natural motion of the body. James arrived at this modern version as a backup weapon for close quarters combat. This is a focused single purpose knife for use in anti-terrorist/close quarters battle (CQB) environments, either as a primary or a secondary weapon to augment the handgun in the hands of trained professionals.
Williams recommends that the Hissatsu be used in specific situations where experience has shown the pistol to have disadvantages. With proper training, the Hissatsu can also be used as a non-lethal take-down and restraint tool, using aiki jujutsu skeletal locking techniques.
The Hissatsu\'s dual grind Tanto blade is tough AUS 6M stainless steel, high satin finished. The handle is in a traditional Japanese pattern, but is Twin-Fused™, double injection molded with a high impact polypropylene core, butt and hilt, and a non-slip Kraton® handle surface. Oyatsubo, the emperor node on the omote (outside/public side) of the tuska (handle), allows you to know which direction the blade is facing, even in compromised lighting conditions, by touch.
The custom injection molded black Zytel® sheath grips the knife firmly, and has a removable belt clip which can be attached high or low, vertical or horizontal with the black two-piece screws provided. There are also ample holes and slots for carry on belts, webbing or equipment.
The Hissatsu is intended for use only by trained law enforcement and military tactical team professionals. Enormous power in a light, flat package makes for easy carry with many options for placement on tactical gear.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
7.00 in. (17.8 cm)
Blade Shape:
Dual grind Tanto blade
Blade Steel:
AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Carry System:
Black Zytel Sheath
Handle Material:
Kraton®
Knife Type:
Fixed Blade
Length Overall:
12.25 in. (31.1 cm)
Weight:
8.0 oz. (227 g)
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Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of quality knives and tools founded in 1994. The Columbia River Knife catalog has grown and is divided into two categories, Sport and Work Knives, intended for the general public; and Professional Knives, designed for the military, law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue and other emergency services personnel.
Founders, Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespie commented on the Columbia River Knife & Tool's rapid growth in the highly competitive cutlery industry: "We began with the vision of offering top quality knives at affordable prices to give the highest possible value," said Gillespie. Fortunately, because we were starting with a blank sheet of paper, we could make the new designs we wanted from the optimum materials, using the latest high tech manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection molding and fine blanking.
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