Right around $190 delivered. Interesting that there is no country of origin marked on the knife. Another interesting aspect is that one side has a double fuller while the other side is plain. The grinds are fairly complex and very well done. The finish on the primary edge bevel is satin while the remainder of the blade is a very high polish. Very attractive.
The wrap on the handle is amazingly tight and can't be budged by pushing with my thumbs. It feels just right in my hand/s. Even though I wear a large glove I can still get a comfortable hand and a half grip. The back of the handle has a slight swell that feels good and secure just behind the little finger when held in one hand, and fits nicely in the center of the palm of the back hand when held in two hands.
The display box is surprisingly nice and solid feeling, but seems odd and superfluous for what is largely a no-cosmetic-frills tactical knife, which isn't to say it's not gorgeous in an all-business kind of way. I know I haven't been able to stop handling and looking at it since I got it home. I even had to close the office door and look it over a few times after I received it at work! I think it's well worth the money and I'm not experiencing any buyer's remorse as it more than meets my expectations.
Here are the pictures of the Hisshou compared to my other two large knives, a Fallkniven Tor and a Busse Heavy Heart. Even after sleeping on it, I'm glad I bought the knife. Not exactly practical for someone low speed and high drag like me, but let's be real. How often do we buy a knife or a gun, or any other big boy toy because it's practical! Ha ha!
Except for that first pic, you can click on any picture and get the full size version.
Beside a Maxpedition Falcon II for a size comparison
With a 30 round AR15 magazine, a SIG 226, a Heavy Heart, and a Tor for size comparison. I threw in the magazine and pistol to have some objects of a known size. I suppose I should have included a dollar bill.
View from the top. The tip is similar to the Tor which I wouldn't call weak, but I wouldn't go stabbing ammo boxes for entertainment with either of them like I have with the Busse. Of course the Busse won't penetrate soft targets like the Tor or especially the Hisshou.
The other side with the two fullers.
Closeup of the spine. The collar is a fairly solid plastic and feels very durable.
A natural light comparison of the three knives
Another view of the tips. Again, the tip on the Hisshou isn't the semi-pointed pry bar like the Busse, but it looks to be an excellent compromise between strength and penetration ability.
but I do like how this sword/knife looks and it seems to built well. I don't know about spending $200 + for a CRK&T made is China though. I know that the Chinese can turn out a well made knife as attested by the Byrd line, and the AG Russell knives, but those knives are no where near the $200 mark either. So what say you about this blade?
