New! CRKT HZ6: James Williams Designed Hira-Zukuri Tactical Tanto Blade
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- This latest in a long line of James Williams inspired tanto-style tactical blades is this 6.5" "short sword" of high speed SK5 tool steel, designed for tactical use. Plenty of penetrating and slashing power in a relatively compact "small sword." Check it out!
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My HZ6 is a beast. It came shaving sharp out of the box and the sheath it excellent. I was able to use the top eyelets for the screws, and it doesn’t shift. I was able to stab through 2” bamboo with about 1/4” wall thickness and wrench the blade out with no bending, or even dulling. Very happy with it.
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@@OGBladeReviewsJames Williams didn't want them very sharp. His statement was that it aided in moving a person's limb where he wanted it for a follow-up stab. Not the first time I've heard that from martial artists.
The HZ6 might be my favorite knife now. Love it.
Very nice. Don't know how I missed this one. Probably the most optimal blade geometry from a physics standpoint, and my 2nd favorite after unokubi zukuri. Great video.
I just found out about this knife this morning and I'm very excited. There was no videos on it and then up popped yours. Thank you! 👊
Thanks I tried to get ahead of the pack on this one. I like James Williams designs and this is the first appealing fixed blade although I've had some of his earlier ones from Columbia River... Enjoy! 🗡️👍🗡️
@@OGBladeReviews I definitely enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure I'll get one. I have the kangee tomahawk in SK5 and it does really well. I also have the Yukanto and I love it. The HZ6 I kind of a bigger version of the Yukanto so I'm sure I will love it too. 👍
Matthew Culbertson has a short video on this one slashing and piercing pig meat in denim.
@@xKaidoh cool, thanks. 👊
I am so happy this knife is in a carbon steel!
Your review convinced me to just buy one of these bad boys..
Enjoy! 🗡️👊👍
@@OGBladeReviewsme too. I was so angry with you but I’ve just found out my wife will be out when it gets delivered so we’re cool 😜😂.
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Thank you for the review, however I found my perfect large fixed blade knife a year ago - the Glock FM78. It is genuine military issue and is made in Austria. The finishing is among the best I have seen - in line with the military issue stuff out there. The guard is rough on the edged, but this adds to the 'raw' character of the knife, in a similar fashion that raw blade smithing does - the rest, the bevels the transitions are perfect! That thing is made in Asia. I saw a blade of a Glock FM78 bent laterally 48 degrees and return dead true, and I saw a Fallniven A1 Survival Knife fail laterally before the Glock did under load.
Now for the really sobering part, the Glock is 36 grams lighter, probably 100 times stronger (tip included - I put it through a 1" thick piece of solid pine 8 times - with no tip deformation), has better and perfect balance (you can use it as a throwing knife), it has more speed and better on contact slicing ability along the entire edge.
No offence to you or your viewers, but from my experience and granted this is not true in 'all' cases, but it is true in most we are largely ripped off and miss lead by knife brands and affiliates. Meaning I have learned to be very prejudice of trusting CRKT, Bark River, Gerber, Cold Steel, even Fallkniven or any large especially civilian targeted companies and their myriad of outsourced manufacturers anymore on self-defense, combat or hard use blades - in fact on most all my blades.
I am telling you most of what you are buying is junk, marketed on things like looks and embelished folk-law and nonsense. Through experience I now spend my money on select, rare and proven blades. IMO, the Glock FM78 is such a tool. It is a rare exception. It is the knife I looked for over 40 years and it is my exit knife. I brought 6 in black. I will never go back to these brands again, ever.
Thanks for your thoughts and comments. I would agree that many knives today are bought based on looks and not material structure, and if you like your Glock knife that is always good when we find something that suits us. However there are many edged items out there that are strong and quality oriented, But finding them does take time and effort and experimentation. We all have our "grail" knives that we value and trust. I've found a number of these over the course of 50 years....
@@OGBladeReviews Great to hear, thanks. I should of added, personal preference also has a lot to do with selection🙂
I have two of my own and bought two more for graduation gifts. I love it.
You know, watching this video again after 9 months I've gotta say, I'd buy this knife all over again! Its one of my favorite martial blades! Great review as always TOS...
May thanks! 👊🗡️👍
I keep coming back to the Winkler Hira Zukuri & HZ6 videos. I even have one sitting in my Amazon cart & so close to pulling the trigger. While this will likely find a home on my vest for work (have & not need vs need & not have) not sure about concealed belt carry though I coukd see with a paracord shoulder rig when wearing a jacket or other loose shirt.
Mine was gifted to me just today,
I love it !
It came kind of dull, but it took less than five minutes for it to shave hair of my forearm.
It's razor sharp now !
I found my handle to has no hot spots.
It's a keeper to me !
Your channel is very enjoyable.
You have soooooooo many wonderful toys.
I'm glad I'm able to share, and that you're enjoying watching! 👊🗡️👍
The steel choice is making me seriously want one ,not to mention the fantastic blade penetration capabilities it has in it design ⚔️💰⚔️
Yes, it's an old school water hardening tool steel, pretty tough, actually, and inexpensive...
This is an insane knife!
I have just ordered mine can’t wait to see it great review 👍
Thanks! Enjoy! 🗡️👊👍
Wow! What a great modern interpretation! I gotta get one now...........
Waitin for the hz6 to be delivered tomorrow ,cant wait im gonna save up and buy a proper williams soon
I LOVE my Hissatsu fixed blade.. its my go to car knife. This one would be a great companion. 🤩✨🙏
I have a Hissatsu. The pocket clip is made of tin foil. One of my absolute favorites other than that.
I'm definitely getting one of these and the Inazuma folder. I love James Williams designs and I have quite a few ( like yourself) of his CRKT blades: Shinbu, Yukanto, Otanashi Noh Ken, Hissatsu folder, Goken. Of the folders the Goken was the only one genuinely sharp out of the box. They are excellent piercers for sure...as good as a dagger! This new HZ tanto is a very affordable version of his much more expensive fixed blades made by Winkler and TRC( and I'm sure you know this already) I would like to get a Winkler made version in this same size range or larger...they occasionally do runs of 8 and 9 inch blade versions. But this is fantastic for a budget version!
I'm a sucker for traditional tantos period!
Sold! Great review. It sealed the deal. Subscribed too btw...!
Very nice and detailed review! I appreciate it!
Thanks for watching!
That little line that goes through the otanoshi noh ken is, I believe, called the yokote. It terminates in a point moreso in the so-called "American Tanto," but not as much in the otanoshi noh ken.
More than acceptable edge on this blade.
Outstanding blades&vid knife bro!!
I wonder if you could goon wrap it and still get a good grip. I wonder for conceal carry.
Long, but narrow. Can be wrapped over the handle but she would have to mod the sheath...
Would love this in a 4in version, for EDC in pocket. Very "Stabby/pointy" Reminds me of WWII combat knives, the V41(?) and Sykes-Fairbairn dagger, used for silencing guards.
If you go to William’s blade design website he has the lion steel version in 3.5 inches $250
Lamnia also carries a good number of Williams blades, fixed and folders, designed by senior and junior... 🗡️👍
@@OGBladeReviews Hey awesome find! Thanks for the heads up!
Check out the yukanto
I don't think that one's made any longer....
Got it!!! Gotta LOVE Amazon. GREAT VIDEO TOO btw...
You can use the outlets up higher as well.
A very nice slender knife! Great video 👍
I really like the Williams designed knife that is made by lionsteel
Thanks for your correction on that. The Williams knives are made by lion steel and Sleipner steel, I believe. They aren't custom, but are production made. 👍🗡️👍
I caught a verbal typo in your introduction… it’s CRKT, not ckrt… but the review was awesome… just thought you should know…
Thanks, appreciate perfection! Check my others as well. Quite possibly a few more... 😁🗡️👊
Can you do a review on the Izanuma No Ken? I just bought one this afternoon (04/26/2022) and I like it.
Thanks for your suggestion. I'll look into getting a hold of one. 👍
It would be cool if they made a version that has an actual rapped handle like the CKRT Obake.
Perhaps one day Mr Williams can convince Columbia River to use the tsuka-ito wrap. 👊🗡️
Should i grip tape it if i use my bare hands?
Depends on planned use. This knife wasn't designed as an EDC, and that's when it might be uncomfortable. As a tactical "grab 'n go" defense blade leave as is, IMO.
Do you own these 3 knives? Still have them all?
I have the Otanashi Noh ken i love it HZ6 is next
i could carry this instead of my cold steel kobun. Looks like a fine EDC blade.
Perfect video, thanks
Wish they’d make the Saki Mori again.
A martial arts knife should be a slasher as long as a stabber. I heard it falls short as a slasher, is this true?
Due to it's length, it cuts well enough. The designer, James Williams, demonstrates in a number of videos, how well this one penetrates, which is a knife's main purpose.
Thank you for your review...it was very informative and complete. I do however am concerned with the shapness of the blade itself....considering that CRKT IS MARKETING THIS PRODUCT THROUGH J.W. who happens to be a Martial Artist you woud think that the knife would be exceptionally sharp. Quality control should be ands needs to be emplemeted! Here in Europe the knife retails for €175.00 which is over $200 so given this retai value I'm wondering why i would need to now go to a 3rd party knife sharpening outfit to sharpen the knife? (I believe this is a fair question). J.W. really needs to have a meeting with CRKT in order to get it resolved. To much money for a 85 percent knife!
Many factory knives come through with less than satisfactory edges. Also, in my case, I prefer an aggressive edge. My complaint over the years about Benchmade, for instance, is that they ground a smooth, shaving sharp edge which wouldn't cut with light pressure on the draw. I had to give these a "toothie" edge through various sharpening methods.
The edge on the HZ6 is thick, by nature of the blade geometry that makes it strong for point work. So, really, if a fine, slicey edge is desired, this may not be the tool for the job. It is impressive for what it was designed to do. Knives are personal items which each user "tunes" to his purposes, I feel.
Thanks for your comments and enjoy! 🗡️👍🗡️
This knife isn't really for slashing, it's for piercing, and the blade is sharp enough for what it's for.
Should do both according to Williams, the designer, but certainly to look at the blade profile one would surmise that it is primarily a thrusting weapon. Same is true of the original Tanto blade. It also really depends a lot upon the way the edge is ground. Considering that the katana is a long narrow blade, it is also a superior chopper and slicer by virtue of the weight that it carries into the cut, and it's edge geometry, beyond that of the shorter blade. Also, naturally CKRT is not going to sell a knife that it says won't cut... LOL 😆 🗡️👍
Hi there..i went ahead and purchased this product. I'm somewhat disappointed with the knife along with the sheath. I found the sheath disappointing...at the top of the sheath where the sheath forms shows an opening crease/gap approximately 3/16". Which makes the kife rattle. My knife cane sharp (not very sharp but sharp) The overall tang with the scales is heavy. Do i like the knife yes from an overall standpoint) and for its tactical purposes. I believes from years of design, details and building/construction i believe CRKT could have spent much more of their time working on both the Ergonomics and balance. This is not only a knife for those who serve but for a civilian as well. If i may...i would hand my wife a vaquero from CS and not this knife and Mr. Williams should view this as a notation on his designs. Good knife not what i was envisioning. I would like to see CRKT spend more time on the technical/engineering side than on the marketing side and advertisement. This knife doesn't flow in my hands! If you pick up a 6 to 7 inch survival knife it feels lighter and again much more balanced. I dont think a Samurai would have chosen this design and our tier 1 operators and for that matter a Tier 2 unit would certainly have much more to choose from in this price range to select from. I apologise for sounding harsh but what gets me is...for all the time JW spends on makig videos with his Samurai outfit on...this knife doesn't have the true engineering behind it!
I hope they make a 12 inch version lol.. like a hisshou style
You mean crkt not ckrt lol we all have made that mistake though. These don't look to bad, but if you ha e the money I recommend looking into the real Williams blades bc they are great and look amazing
Just checking to be sure everybody's listening!!! 🤣🤣🤣🗡️🗡️🗡️
@@OGBladeReviews I caught it pretty quick hahaha. No worries, companies that have acronyms for their name confuse me alot lol. I always the letters in the order they are in 😂
Blade looks very similar to my Hissatsu fixed blade.
Sure, same designer and manufacturer... 😁👍🗡️
Take the grips off and screw together. Then take wire wool and rub the high spots off!
Dremeled mine. ....LOL!
Anyone know what the edge angle is on it?
25° I believe...
Mr. William was not an idiot he left the models larger than 7 inches and he made them in the company of winkler knives and they are worth 500 each this is just the baby of the line I don't like it to my taste too small but anyway thanks for your videos and thoughts
I've seen the Winkler made models and would love to own one one day! I feel, as do Williams and CRKT, that this is a very solid entry level copy of his design.
125.. it’s a bit much for the sk5 steel. I’m not a steel snob, I might just pull the trigger and order a couple of these since I love the design so much.
wow that's so beautiful.
I like it. But I'm also very specific about what its for.
I feel the blade is too... 🤔🗡️
@@OGBladeReviews worst case scenario. If you are forced to use it for it's intended purpose, the extreme grip that cuts into your hands skin is the least of your problems. Deployment and retention are top priorities. The sheath could have a couple holes on the other side . would make it easier for us to modify our own carry rig
Definitely an awesome tactical staby self defense knife. Not much for conceal carry.
how so ? i conceal marauder bowie
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There is NOTHING "Americanized" about the Otonashi Noh Ken blade design at all. The design is called Osoraku Zukuri. That long point, the kissaki (tip) is bigger than half of the blade’s length, which is considered an O-kissaki (large kissaki). This is a blade shape developed by Shimada Sukemune of the Shimada school of swordsmithing during the late Muromachi period of Japan.
The Americanized Tanto is what Cold Steel did in the 80s with the very abrupt clipped off tanto that became their flagship design.
Williams' blade designs are historic Japanese designs.
Very good, sounds like you've done your homework! 👍🗡️👍
@@OGBladeReviews I am a long time student of Koryu Bujutsu, and knifemaker.
Those knives are for when you do hara-kiri.
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Definitely a copy of the Binford stabomatic 5000! Lol
Dude said ckrt
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Lost me at d2
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It's SK5
I like the fixed blade alot but the sheath is trash.
If yours isn't working out, good opportunity to roll your own. 👍🗡️
It has excellent retention. The clip on mine is very secure. It works well on the belt or inside the waistband. It doesn’t look very tacticool compared to the blade, but it works.
Wanna shave? Buy a straight razor. It's a tac blade