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    This tactical fixed blade knife is built much like its designer James Williams—tough. A beefy G10 handle provides superior grip in close quarter battle environments. The modified tanto blade allows for maximum penetration and slashing cuts against enemies. Finally, a sheath with a molle-compatible gear clip puts your knife at-the-ready for any surprises that may come your way.

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    CRKT's Yukanto A James Williams Design

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    This tactical fixed blade knife is built much like its designer James Williams—tough. A beefy G10 handle provides superior grip in close quarter battle environments. The modified tanto blade allows for maximum penetration and slashing cuts against enemies. Finally, a sheath with a molle-compatible gear clip puts your knife at-the-ready for any surprises that may come your way.

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    This tactical fixed blade knife is built much like its designer James Williams—tough. A beefy G10 handle provides superior grip in close quarter battle environments. The modified tanto blade allows for maximum penetration and slashing cuts against enemies. Finally, a sheath with a molle-compatible gear clip puts your knife at-the-ready for any surprises that may come your way.

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    The article discusses the design elements and combat effectiveness of the Yukanto knife designed by James Williams for Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT). It is heavily influenced by Japanese tanto daggers and intended for self-defense purposes.

    The Yukanto has a single-edged tanto-style blade with an aggressive tip, meant for thrusting attacks like its Japanese inspirations.

    The blade is made from AUS-8 steel, which provides a good balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and affordability for its intended defensive use.

    FOG HORN

    2015
    Twobirds Flying Publication

    CRKT James Williams YUKANTO

    Copyright 2014, Towbirds Flying Publication. All Rights Reserved.

    FOG HORN

    2015
    Twobirds Flying Publication

    Columbia River Knife and Tool YUKANTO a James Williams


    design with a point.
    By: Sal Palma
    their long flowing single plain edge theyre also
    well suited for slicing.

    Samurai feudal Tanto daggers

    If you favor knife designs heavily influenced by


    Samurai feudal art form, James Williams and
    Columbia River Knife and Tool are for you.
    James Williams collaborations with CRKT have
    resulted in some fabulously successful offerings
    that include the Sakimori, Hissatsu, Shibu and
    more recently the Yukanto.
    Unlike a European dagger, usually fashioned
    with a double edge, the Japanese Samurai era
    short blade Tanto is a single edge tool with a an
    aggressive tip. These knives were specifically
    fashioned for close quarters combat and
    possess enormous penetration ability, and with

    In keeping with that tradition, James Williams


    and CRKT launched the Yukanto.
    The
    Yukanto
    is
    heavily influenced
    by the OsorakuZukuri Tanto but
    equipped with a
    Osoraku-Zukuri Tanto
    more aggressive tip
    and dispenses with
    the curvy spine typical of the feudal period; as
    such, its ideal for thrusting.

    Copyright 2014, Towbirds Flying Publication. All Rights Reserved.

    Columbia River Knife and Tool YUKANTO a James Williams design with a point.

    2015

    designs with a great deal of flair and quite often


    fluff an attribute altogether missing from a
    Williams design. To say that James Williams is
    true to the Japanese feudal influence is an
    understatement and nowhere is this more
    evident than in Yukantos handle design.
    A visual inspection confirms a surgically clean
    handle totally devoid of design nuances that
    could snag on gear or clothes.

    Yukantos blade is made from AUS-8 steel


    striking a very reasonable balance between
    cost, edge retention and corrosion resistance.
    The HRC rating of 58-59 combined with a blade
    thickness of 0.15 inches is tough enough for its
    intended use, which is purely defensive. The
    blade length is 4.56 inches, long enough to
    reach most vital organs. A well-placed thrust is
    guaranteed to incapacitate, and should you
    ever need to rake your assailant rest assured it
    will result in a scar theyll wear for a long long
    time.
    Yukanto has an overall length of 8.7 inches and
    weighs an RCH under 4 oz. making this tactical
    fixed blade very manageable and very nibble; of
    course, it is a full tang design extending all the
    way through its G10 handle.

    The G10 scales are highly textured and grooved


    to provide a very secure and solid grip with and
    without a gloved hand. What I love about the
    Yukanto handle is its ability to stabilize the knife
    regardless of grip; saber grip, icepick or reverse
    grips are no problem as are transitions between
    grips. The scales are also removable for cleaning
    and routine maintenance.

    Aside from the fact that I view the Tanto art


    form as accounting for many of the more
    formidable edged weapons devised during the
    course of mans cultural development, the
    Yukanto offers us an illuminating glimpse into
    James Williamss extensive combat experience.
    Because bladesmithing is artistic expression at
    its finest, it is not uncommon to encounter
    Copyright 2015, Twobirds Flying Publication, All Rights Reserved

    Columbia River Knife and Tool YUKANTO a James Williams design with a point.

    The sheath is a molded polymer made PALS


    webbing compliant with an ingenious rotating
    clip that locks it into position.

    2015

    Manufacturer Specifications
    Dimensions

    Open Overall Length


    Weight 3.9 ounces

    8.69 inches

    Blade

    The clip is attached to the sheath via a Philips


    head screw and can therefore be removed for
    cleaning and lubrication; however its also it
    weakest point. The screw will loosen with
    repeated use so youll want to check it
    periodically to ensure that it does not fall off.

    Length 4.56 inches


    Thickness
    0.15 inches
    Material
    AUS 8
    Blade-HRC
    58-59
    Finish Black Powder Coating
    Grind Flat
    Style Modifed Tanto
    Edge Plain

    Handle Material
    CRKT and James Williams have struck a perfect
    balance between cost and performance. Like its
    lineage, the Yukanto has enormous penetration
    and a plain edge that will slice with all the grace
    of a kabuki dancer. This is a fixed blade tactical
    knife designed for combat. Yukantos designer
    addressed all of the essential requirements; a
    flat grind, AUS8 steel, blade length and
    thickness, and grip size and material with no
    excesses or frivolousness. CRKT sells it at an
    M.S.R.P. of $99.99 that quite frankly belies its
    quality and function. If youre looking for a
    superb tactical fighting knife, CRKTs Yukanto is
    one youll want to add to your kit. Check it out!

    G10

    Carry System Glass-Reinforced Nylon Sheath


    Weight 1.6 ounces
    M.S.R.P.

    $99.99

    For Additional Information:


    http://www.crkt.com/yukanto-fixed-bladetactical-knife-2930

    -SP

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