James Williams, the designer of the Hissatsu™,
is a former Army officer and martial arts practitioner/instructor with
over years of experience. He knows cutlery as President of Bugei Trading
Company, producer of fine Samurai swords. As one who has trained tactical
law enforcement and military forces for the SureFire Institute, he has
developed a unique and powerful approach to unarmed combatives. His system
of defensive tactics, known as The System of Tactical Strategy, has its
origins in the ancient Samurai military systems as well as the Russian
military art of Systema.
A key part of this system is the Hissatsu based on an old Japanese design.
The unique shape of the blade, made famous by the legendary Samurai warlord
Takeda Shingen, provides enormous penetrating power and superior slashing
capability in one blade, which works with the natural motion of the body.
James arrived at this modern version as a backup weapon for close-quarters
combat. This is a focused single-purpose knife for use in anti-terrorist/close-quarters
battle (CQB) environments, either as a primary or a secondary weapon to
augment the handgun in the hands of trained professionals.
The Hissatsu’s dual grind Tanto blade is 0A stainless steel, high satin
finished. For those who prefer a non-reflective finish, the Hissatsu is
available with a black EDP blade or in Desert Tan dress with titanium nitride
blade coating.
To aid in law enforcement and military training, a Hissatsu Trainer is
now available with a blue handle and aluminum blade with a rounded trainer
edge.
The handle is in a traditional Japanese pattern, but is Twin-Fused™,
double injection-molded with a high-impact polypropylene core, butt and
hilt, and a nonslip Kraton® handle surface. Oyatsubo, the emperor node
on the omote (outside/ public side) of the tuska (handle), allows you to
know which direction the blade is facing, even in compromised lighting
conditions, by touch.
The custom injection-molded Zytel® sheaths (in matching black, Desert
Tan or blue) grip the knife firmly, and have removable belt clips which
can be attached high or low, vertical or horizontal with the black two-piece
screws provided. There are also holes and slots for carry on belts, webbing
or equipment.
The Hissatsu is intended for use only by trained law enforcement and
military tactical team professionals. Enormous power in a light, flat package
makes for easy carry with many options for placement on tactical gear.
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