{"id":3425,"date":"2012-11-27T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T17:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2012-11-27T23:28:42","modified_gmt":"2012-11-28T04:28:42","slug":"crkt-hissatsu-folding-knife-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinblueflorida.com\/?p=3425","title":{"rendered":"CRKT Hissatsu Folding Knife Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Columbia River Knife & Tool<\/a> has always produced a very diverse line of sharp things.\u00a0 In collaboration with stellar knife designers such as Frank Centofante, Brian Tighe, Ken Onion, Flavio Ikoma, Kit Carson, Ron Lake, Pat Crawford, and still more, CRKT has brought us a galaxy of practical and artistic products.<\/p>\n

CRKT tapped into another talent for its Japanese-inspired series of Hissatsu knives.\u00a0 James Williams is a former U.S. Army officer with decades of experience in the martial arts and as a military and police trainer.\u00a0 In envisioning the Hissatsu folder, Williams said, “Our goal with the Hissatsu Folder<\/a> was not to replace the fixed blade knife, but rather to offer the best alternative possible when circumstances demand other options.”<\/p>\n

Hissatsu, which translates to “sure kill” in Japanese, are knives constructed around martial combat.\u00a0 Williams’ samurai sword background explains the tanto-style penetrating blades.\u00a0 Given that a folding knife does not possess the structural integrity of a fixed blade, Williams sought to bolster the Hissatsu folder’s mechanics.<\/p>\n

I will say that the Hissatsu folder is overbuilt in a good way.\u00a0 A stout pivot point, heavy steel liners, and a thick blade provide a feeling of security and competence with this knife.\u00a0 At 5.8 oz, it is not so much a tank, but a light armored vehicle.<\/p>\n