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. Unlike multi-purpose knife edges, James designed the edges to remain in the cutting stroke longer which deliver deeper cuts. WELCOME TO YOUR KINGDOM, The Legendary Japanese Tanto: Everything You Need to Know, Same or Next Business Day (M-F) When Ordered Before Noon EST. Let us be clear: the Hisshou, designed by James Williams, is a specialized tool that is intended for military personnel and special forces operators. The cord wrap has been hardened with a resin glue to keep it in its intended shape and it conforms really well to my grip without obstructing any maneuvering I may want to do. Excellent balance. James knows and tests which edges cut best and the Shinbu and Hisshou designs are maximized for cutting things in half. Google a Youtube video of James in action demonstrating the Hisshou and you will see stunning sword cutting power in a very small package slicing effortlessly though about 4-5 of rolled bamboo mat. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015. I build my sword racks as horizontal since it is much more space efficient. The HZ6 is a wonderful tactical knife, but it is considerably smaller than the shinbu. Fortunately not. The CRKT Hisshou, designed by James Williams, is a specialized tool that is intended for military personnel and special forces. The steel holds an edge very well, I did have to reset the hone, it came with a typical factory edge which was a good start but I brought it to a nice polish (1,200 grit start, then 3,000 grit, 5,000, 8,000 grit with a 12,000 grit finish a quick pass on the hone stick and finally a strop for polish). The balance is fine, this blade is built for slicing, not hacking!! I would say I like it better then the Hissatsu for stabbing. Hello swordfriends, is someone here who owns or owned a shamshir made by ottoman swords? The Shinbu dual grind Tanto blade is YK-30 high-carbon steel, high satin finished. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. Keep your gear handy when it's not on your belt. What happened to the 2 tiger japanese post? It's simply doesn't feel right in my hands. I am especially a fan of the Japanese style and design, and First and foremost, this item came double boxed and in perfect order, Amazon is the best no doubt A modern Ninjas side arm if ever there was one! Handle is a nylon cord wrap over a ray skin, all of it dipped in a kind of resin. Blade lenght: 13", plain edge. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Neither look appropriate to me as a do all utility piece, so durability in a secondary consideration.
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