The CRKT Otanashi noh Ken™ is designed by the venerable James Williams of Encinitas, CA. A veteran and martial arts practitioner/instructor, he knows cutlery—especially the tactical variety. In fact, his knife designs have quickly become mainstays within the military Special Forces and tactical Law Enforcement communities across the globe. So when SOCOM needed a larger, thinner, knife that was easy to carry and conceal, Williams answered the call.

Longer than the Hissatsu™ Folder, yet slimmer to carry than the popular Heiho™ knife, the Otanashi noh Ken™ gives you exceptional concealment options and superior blade penetrating ability. Featuring an Osoraku style blade, made famous by the 16th century Samurai warlord Takeda Shingen, it’s efficient and effective. Add to that the non-reflective finish on the blade.

The Frame Lock with Manual Safety innovation adds an ingenious layer of safety to your folding knife. The safety sets a pin between the lock and the frame. This pin acts as an additional layer of safety, so the frame lock is less likely to disengage during use.

The Otanashi noh Ken™ also comes with a G10 handle for unmatched grip. You’d expect nothing less from a designer who has extensive classical Samurai training.

• Clip Point Blade Style Designed for Maximum Penetration
• Frame Lock with Manual Safety
• G10 Handle with Textured Grip