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Vintage CRKT Hisshou " Certain Victory" Knife
Knife does not appear to have been used or sharpened
OAL: 18 3/8"Blade Length: 13"
Very sturdy and impressive in hand, pictures don't really do it justice.
Was CRKT's top of the line model when released in 2009 and has been discontinued/out of production for around a decade.
Since purchasing used myself, I've only ever taken it out of the case a handful of times to admire it/show it off/larp as a ninja samurai in the living room (much to my girlfriend's embarrassment)
Original display case with red velvet lining
No sheath
Box has some damage as shown in pictures.
Description: James Williams fighting knife (more of a short sword or wakizashi) made by Columbia River Knife & Tool. Designed as a homage to traditional Japanese blades with modern construction
Per CRKT literature/marketing copy:
The Hisshou, designed by James Williams, is a specialized tool that is intended for military personnel and special forces. The Hisshou is designed to meet the specific requests of coalition forces overseas for a more powerful tactical tool than his CRKT Hissatsu, which is in wide use.
The Hisshou's 13" full-tang dual grind Tanto blade is YK-30 high-carbon steel, high satin finished. The long, tapered tip grind is designed for maximum slashing power combined with superior penetration. At 16.4 ounces, the Hisshou also offers superior slashing ability as compared to the Hissatsu. James has followed centuries of Japanese tradition in designing the classic cord-wrapped handle with ray skin underlays, which compares very well to more modern handle materials, giving excellent grip under all conditions.
Historically, military swords have been sized to fit the fighting environment. Long swords, such as the English broad sword and Japanese katana, could only be used effectively on open fields of battle. Fighting in close or confined quarters required shorter swords, such as the sailor's cutlass and the Japanese wakizashi, which is similar in size to the Hisshou.
The Hisshou demands respect, and is certainly not a sport or work knife, but it can truly be a lifesaver for the military professional. This is a knife that would have been carried by the Samurai.
The Hisshou comes with a beautiful lined display box, as seen in the pictures above.
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