The CRKT Heiho was born out of a challenge to knife designer and martial arts instructor James Williams.
Williams had designed the CRKT Hissatsu — based on an old Japanese fixed blade — for use by tactical law enforcement and military forces. However, some special operations and government security professionals are not allowed to carry a large fixed blade, so he set out to create a low-profile folder that could be used in hostile environments.
The result is the Heiho.
This folder is not your typical defensive knife. It has a Japanese-inspired style with a 3.125-inch blade that masterfully combines penetrating power with slashing capabilities. When a sufficient amount of pressure is applied to the thumb disk, the blade springs to life with the Outburst assisted-opening mechanism.
Within the handle is a stainless steel InterFrame build that provides additional strength and toughness. The outer scales are textured G-10 machined with Japanese kanji characters that signify “Strategy – system of strategy.”
Because reliability in a locking mechanism is important, the liner-locking system on the Heiho is reinforced with the CRKT locking liner safety innovation that pushes a pin between the locking liner and the frame to prevent accidental closure.
It also comes with a reversible tip-up pocket clip, so you can carry this versatile folder anywhere.
For more information on this Badass Knife of the Week, check out the product page for the CRKT Heiho.
June 14, 2018 at 11:47 pm
hi,
very good post very INFORMATIVE .
September 16, 2021 at 5:50 am
I got two of them. One plain edge and one with the Veff serrations. I also have an Otanashi Noh Ken, a Hissatsu folder and a Goken. I also have a Hissatsu fixed blade.