Paying tribute to the hira-zukuri—a classical Japanese straight sword—knifemaker James Williams brings us the HZ6. Hailing from the 8th century, the original hira-zukuri style blade was first popularized in daggers and utilized as a powerful “short” sword for survival and everyday use. And just like its origin, the HZ6 is purpose-built for real life warriors, only now designed to meet the demands of the modern world.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade Length |
6.50" (165.10 mm) |
| Blade Edge |
Plain |
| Blade Steel |
SK-5 |
| Blade Finish |
Powder Coat |
| Blade Thickness |
0.21" (5.41 mm) |
| Overall Length |
11.31" (287.35 mm) |
| Weight |
8.40 oz. (238.14 g) |
| Handle |
G10 |
| Style |
Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath |
| Sheath Material |
Boltaron® |
| Sheath Weight |
2.50 oz. (70.87g) |
