CRKT- 2926 Shizuka Noh Ken Folding Pocket Knife, 3.62 Plain Blade, Black G-10/Stainless Steel Handles, With Pocket Clip

The CRKT Shizuka Noh Ken folder knife is a James Williams design. This compact version of the Otanashi noh Ken is a folding tactical knfie with the LAWKS safety innovation so it performs at the highest level when things matter most. Built with a black G10 handle and a deep carry pocket clip for inconspicuous carry, the knife is patterned after the Osoraku style blade of the 16th century. Boasting a non reflective black coated 3.625" blade, the classic Samurai design blade gives outstanding penetrating power and exceptional slashing performance. The knife uses the CRKT patented* LAWKS® safety that creates a virtual fixed blade when the blade is opened and locked. This gives you the penetrating power of a big fixed blade in a small tactical folder. Proven on Missions. Ready to be transported anywhere. A new compact version of the Otanashi noh Ken™, this folding tactical knife features the manual LAWKS® safety innovation to perform its duty at the highest level, when you need it most. James Williams of Encinitas, CA is the designer behind the Shizuka noh Ken™. A veteran and martial arts practitioner/instructor who teaches special operations teams worldwide, his knives have become staples for military Special Forces and tactical Law Enforcement professionals. The new compact version is easier to carry, more concealable, and is the perfect complement to your personal defense tools. In use by Special Operations warriors even before its introduction to the public, this design has proven extremely effective in high-risk environments. The knife, that's name translates to "hidden blade", features a classic Osaraku style blade shape made famous by the 16th century Samurai warlord Takeda Shingen. This modified tanto blade design provides you with an efficient and effective cutting tool and shows up when called upon for deep penetrating and slashing duties. At 3.75" it's the perfect size for practical defense security wherever it's put to use. Structural integrity is paramount with this blade. That's why the knife comes with the manual LAWKS® safety innovation. LAWKS® sets a pin between the locking liner and the frame. This pin acts as an additional layer of safety, so the locking liner is less likely to disengage during use. Just fully deploy the blade, slide the LAWKS® lever forward to engage the safety system and it's game on. When you're done, slide the lever back, disengage the frame lock, and fold the blade into the closed position. The blade of the Shizuka noh Ken™ is laser engraved with Japanese kanji that signify "The Hidden Blade," an ideal embodied in the compact nature of this knife.The knife also comes with a G10 handle for unmatched grip and a clip that allows for deep inconspicuous carry. You'd expect nothing less from a designer who has extensive classical Samurai training.