Model: CRKT2703

A smaller version of Steve Corkum's First Strike 2705, a modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese double edge Tanto with cord wrapped handle and molded Zytel sheath.

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.

Steve Corkum works within the tradition of Japanese swordsmiths to create a modern interpretation with great daily utility.

The blades are AUS 6M stainless steel in a satin finish. The blade shape is a combination of the ancient chokuto straight sword and the classic mohora-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.

Columbia River 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.

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

Thickness: 0.12"
Steel: AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Knife: Overall length: 7.00"
Weight: 2.9 oz.
2703 Sheath (included with knife)
Material: Zytel
Overall length: 5.56"
Width: 2.06"
Weight: 1.8 oz.