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First Strike Knife

Columbia River Knife & Tool First Strike Knife

Price: $59.99 - $89.99

Japanese swordsmithing dates back to 645 A.D. and has a proud craft tradition. Several years ago, we were asked to create a production fixed blade following these design traditions for ceremonial and martial arts use. The result was the First Strike 2705, which has proven very popular. We had immediate requests for larger and smaller versions, so we introduced the 2706 with a 5.50 in. blade and the 2703 with a 3.125 in. blade.

The First Strike quickly developed a following among military and special services operators, so we also offer a military OD version of the 2705, with non-reflective black EDP blade and Olive Drab cord wrap.

These are unique knifes in the CRKT catalog, including their blade grinds, edges, and hand-wrapped handles. They are knives different in almost every way from familiar Western knives.

The blades are 440A stainless steel in a satin finish. The blade shape is a combination of the ancient chokuto straight sword and the classic moroha-zukuri double edge tanto. The grind is a convex zero edge, or appleseed cross section, resulting in an edge that is much stronger than taper or hollow grinds. The massive blade thickness continues through the tapered full-tang, resulting in incredible strength from tip to butt.

The striking handles are a traditional Japanese cord wrap, resin impregnated, with black ray skin underlays. Combined with the pommel, they provide an amazing level of grip.

We have designed a series of custom injection-molded Zytel sheaths for the First Strikes. They firmly grip the knives, left or right, and have removable belt clips plus multiple slots and holes allowing almost infinite carry options on belts, clothing or gear.

Despite their ceremonial and martial arts origins, these are heavy-duty knives with great everyday utility.

Cord Wrap Handle, 3.12 in.
Features a 3.12 in. AUS 6M stainless steel blade in a satin finish and a 3.88 in. traditional Japanese cord wrap, resin impregnated, with black ray skin underlay handle. Comes complete with a custom injection molded zytel sheath.

Specifications:
Weight: 2.9 oz.
Overall Length: 7.00 in.
Blade Length: 3.12 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.12 in.
Blade Material: 440A
Blade Detail: Plain, Tanto Point
Handle Material: 440A, Black Cord, Ray Skin
Carry System: Black Zytel Sheath

Cord Wrap Handle, 4.5 in.
4.50 in. AUS 6M steel blade. The handle is traditional Japanese cord wrap, resin impregnated, with black Ray skin underlays. 9.25 in. overall length. Injection molded Zytel sheath with removable belt clip included. As this has actual Ray skin, colors may vary.

Specifications:
Weight: 7.2 oz.
Overall Length: 9.25 in.
Blade Length: 4.50 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.19 in.
Blade Material: 440A
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: 440A, Black Cord, Ray Skin
Carry System: Black Zytel Sheath

OD Cord Wrap, Black Blade
Features a 4.38 in. 440A steel blade and a 5.12 in. 440A handle with a olive drab cord wrap. Comes complete with a zytel sheath.

Specifications:
Overall Length: 9.25 in.
Blade Length: 4.50 in.
Blade Material: 440A
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: 440A, Black Cord, Ray Skin
Carry System: Black Zytel Sheath

Cord Wrap Handle, 5.62 in.
Features a 5.62 in. AUS 6M stainless steel blade in a satin finish and a 5.75 in. traditional Japanese cord wrap, resin impregnated, with black ray skin underlay handle. Comes complete with a custom injection molded zytel sheath.

Specifications:
Weight: 11.2 oz.
Overall Length: 11.37 in.
Blade Length: 5.62 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.23 in.
Blade Material: 440A
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: 440A, Black Cord, Ray Skin
Carry System: Black Zytel Sheath