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Excellent
Feels great in hand. Well balanced. Nice and pointy.
Williams Blade Design HZT 005 Hira Zukuri Tanto Fixed Blade Knife 6.5" 80CrV2 Black Oxide Blade, Black Canvas Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath - HZT005
Part #: WBDHZT005 | Williams Blade Design
Description
WBDHZT005: Hira Zukuri Tanto 6.5" Fixed Blade
Williams Blade Design
The knife that started it all. First produced as a special run at the request of a Special Operations unit back in 2017. Designed for the rigors of modern combat while remaining true to classical design concepts, this blade excels at both slashing and penetration. A true workhorse that is exceedingly tough and resilient while maintaining excellent edge retention. This batch features Hissatsu (必殺) kanji from Shodō master Koshin.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 6.50"
- Cutting Edge: 6.00"
- Handle Length: 4.75"
- Overall Length: 11.25"
- Blade Material: 80CrV2 High Carbon Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.188"
- Blade Style: Hira Zukuri (Iori Mune)
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Matte Black Oxidized
- Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
- Handle Thickness: 0.720"
- Sheath Material: Kydex Multi-Carry
- Weight: 7.26 oz.
- Weight with Sheath: 12.35 oz.
- Designer: Christopher Williams
- Batch Quantity: 75 pieces
- Batch Number: 005
- Release: April 2026
- Made by Primitive Woodsman in Boone, NC, USA
Related Categories
Williams Blade Design, 80CrV2 Blade Steel, Micarta Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in USA, Chris Williams, James Williams
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