HZT 005 | Hira Zukuri Tanto 6.5” USA and LionSteel to produce the

and LionSteel to produce the first production carbon fiber integral frame lock folder

to order so we can guarantee your size

the Shodō (Japanese calligraphy) artist behind the kanji on our recent US made knives

This custom piece is the first prototype in a collaboration series with knifemaker Ben Tendick

Design: James Williams

HZT 005 | Hira Zukuri Tanto 6.5” USA and LionSteel to produce theThe knife that started it all. First produced as a special run at the request of a Special Operations unit back in 2017. Designed for the rigors of modern combat while remaining true to classical design concepts, this blade excels at both slashing and penetration. A true workhorse that is exceedingly tough and resilient while maintaining excellent edge retention. This batch features Hissatsu () kanji from Shod master Koshin. Please allow 1 2 weeks for