japanese swords

PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased knife.
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Out of production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present, original, with some external abrasion
* Scabbard: Not present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Not present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.

The Hisshou, meaning “certain victory,” is the modern incarnation of the Samurai fighting sword. Designed by James Williams, it is a specialized tool intended for military personnel and special forces operators. James developed this design to meet the specific demands of coalition forces abroad, who needed a more powerful tactical tool than his already widely used Hissatsu from CRKT.

Historically, military swords have been designed according to the combat environment. Long swords, such as the English broadsword and the Japanese katana, were primarily used in open battlefields. Enclosed or confined combat required shorter swords, such as the sailor's machete and the Japanese wakizashi, close in size to the Hisshou.

Intended use: collection/tactical

Type of production: industrial
Country of production: China
Blade: Daido YK30 carbon steel (better known as O2 steel)
Blade treatment: Satin finish and mirror polish
Handle: Samekawa (Breed leather) and cotton weave
Blade length: 310mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Total length: 465mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 470g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: wooden display case with manufacturer's logos
Notes: discontinued knife, previously purchased, from private collection