CRKT First Strike Military

Several years ago, CRKT was asked to create a production fixed blade following the design traditions of Japanese swordsmithing for ceremonial and martial arts use. The result was the First Strike 2705. These knives quickly developed a following among Military and Special Services personnel leading CRKT to introduce a military version of the original knife with non-reflective black EDP blade and Olive Drab cord wrap early this year. After the introduction of First Strike 2705, Columbia River had immediate requests for larger and smaller versions. In 2004, they offered a larger 5-3/4" blade and a smaller blade which measures just over 3".

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 apple seed 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, creating incredible strength from tip to butt.

The handle uses the traditional Japanese resin impregnated cord wrap with black ray skin underlays which creates an amazing level of grip. The injection molded Zytel® sheaths which hold the knives firmly in place, 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. The medium and military First Strikes have a 4-3/4" satin finish blade in 440A stainless at 55-57 Rc. Measures 9-3/8" in length and weighs 7.1 oz. Made in Taiwan.

CRKT First Strike large

Suggested retail $89.99.

(A) CL-2706: $79.95

CRKT First Strike medium

Not Shown

Suggested retail $69.99.

CL-2705: $62.95

CRKT First Strike Military

Suggested retail $79.99.

(B) CL-2705KOD: Sold Out

CRKT First Strike small

Suggested retail $59.99.

(C) CL-2703: $44.95