James Williams is actively involved in teaching Military special operations and government security professionals who must at times perform their daily high-risk duties in environments which do not allow them to carry firearms or a large fixed blade knife such as the Hissatsu™. At training sessions and demonstrations, they have asked James to design a folder with the defensive power of the Hissatsu that can be a concealed carry in a pocket or clipped comfortably under a jacket. The result is the CRKT Hissatsu™ Folder. Blade length is 3.875", which is safely under the legal limit in most jurisdictions, while blade finish is in a non-reflective black coating.
The blade shape is a classical Samurai design which gives outstanding penetrating power as well as exceptional slashing performance. We have used our premium AUS 8 stainless steel for the optimum in strength and edge-holding ability with very good stain resistance.
For rapid deployment, we have incorporated our patented OutBurst™ assisted opening mechanism which instantly springs the blade fully open after you have opened the blade approximately 30°. To meet jurisdictional regulations, the OutBurst mechanism can be quickly disabled with a single setscrew.
As the blade is opened it locks automatically with our patented AutoLAWKS™ safety. This makes the Hissatsu Folder a virtual fixed blade, which is important in high-stress rapid-deployment situations.
We have used a heavy-duty version of our stainless steel InterFrame build with beefy 0.059" 420J2 stainless steel liners, one locking, and black glass filled nylon scales, textured to provide a secure grip. A thumb disk allows rapid opening with either hand, and the custom black stainless steel clip can be quickly and easily mounted right- or left-handed with a single screw, yielding a knife that is truly ambidextrous.
Here's a tactical knife for the professional that is overbuilt to last. For those who have a need to use it, this is as much defensive security as you can find in a tactical folder.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 8.875 in.
- Blade Length: 3.875 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.16 in.
- Blade Material: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-59 RC
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Blade Grind: Flat Ground
- Blade Finish: Black
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 5.00 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.60 in.
- Handle Material: GFN
- Handle Color: Black
- Frame/Liner: Stainless Steel
- Weight: 5.80 oz.
- Carry Method: Ambidextrous 2-Way Pocket Clip - Right Hand, Left Hand (Tip-Up)
- Knife Type: Spring Assisted Folder
- Opener: Thumb Disk
- Lock Type: Liner Lock
- Brand: CRKT
- Model: Hissatsu
- Model Number: 2903
- Designer: James Williams
- Made in Taiwan