--- product_id: 2462231 title: "Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Assisted Opening Everyday Carry, Osoraku Modified Tanto Blade, Thumb Disk, Automated Liner Lock, Nylon Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip 2903" brand: "crkt" price: "€ 308.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Crkt" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2462231-hissatsu-edc-folding-pocket-knife-assisted-opening-everyday-carry-osoraku store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 0.16" blade thickness for precision & strength Ambidextrous reversible pocket clip for versatile carry Non-reflective black coated AUS 8 stainless steel Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Assisted Opening Everyday Carry, Osoraku Modified Tanto Blade, Thumb Disk, Automated Liner Lock, Nylon Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip 2903 **Brand:** crkt **Price:** € 308.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Own the edge that professionals trust — be ready when it counts. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Assisted Opening Everyday Carry, Osoraku Modified Tanto Blade, Thumb Disk, Automated Liner Lock, Nylon Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip 2903 by crkt - **How much does it cost?** € 308.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2462231-hissatsu-edc-folding-pocket-knife-assisted-opening-everyday-carry-osoraku) ## Best For - crkt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crkt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tactical Samurai Edge:** 3.875" modified tanto blade crafted for superior penetration and slashing power - • **Unbreakable Safety Lock:** Automated liner lock with pin-secured safety ensures blade stays locked under pressure - • **Lightweight, Rugged Grip:** Glass reinforced nylon handle delivers durable, secure hold without bulk - • **Rapid Deployment, Zero Delay:** Outburst assisted opening launches blade instantly for mission-ready speed - • **Designed for the Discerning Pro:** James Williams’ signature design blends tactical stealth with everyday carry elegance ## Overview The CRKT Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife features a 3.875-inch AUS 8 stainless steel tanto blade with a corrosion-resistant black coating, paired with a glass-reinforced nylon handle for lightweight durability. Its patented Outburst assisted opening and automated liner lock with enhanced safety pin provide rapid, secure deployment. Ambidextrous reversible pocket clip and ergonomic design make it a versatile, tactical everyday carry knife engineered by James Williams for professionals seeking discreet, reliable defense. ## Description Product Description When Danger Unfolds, It Does Too.The Hissatsu Folder was designed by James Williams, of Encinitas, CA for times when a military special operations or security professional are in environments where they need to be discreet to ensure their own safety. Firing off loud firearms or carrying large blades while performing high-risk duties isn’t always an option. Now there is an alternative: the Hissatsu Folder. This tactical folding knife can be concealed in a pocket or clipped comfortably under a jacket, and later be deployed for a whole lot of defensive power. The blade shape is a classical Samurai clip point design that gives outstanding penetrating power as well as exceptional slashing performance. It features a premium AUS 8 stainless steel blade for optimal strength and edge-holding ability with good corrosion resistance. Meanwhile, a non-reflective black coating helps it keep a low profile during dark conditions. With a blade length of 3.875” it’s safely under the legal limit in most jurisdictions, but it goes way over on performance. Like you, the knife is ready to spring into mission mode with our patented Outburst spring assisted opening mechanism. Then it locks automatically into the open position courtesy of our automated liner safety. This is the locking liner safety innovation taken to the next level. The automated liner safety sets a pin between the locking liner and the frame. This pin acts as an additional layer of safety, so the locking liner is less likely to disengage during use. To close the knife, pull the red buttoned safety lever back, slide the locking liner over, and fold the blade into the closed position. Want one of the most secure safety systems on the market? The choice is automatic. Something good to keep in mind when you have the bad guys breathing down your neck, face or wherever they’re a bit too close. To meet jurisdictional regulations, the Outburst spring mechanism can be easily disabled with a single set screw. The handle has a few tricks up its heavy-duty sleeve too with a beefy InterFrame build with stainless steel liners that locks on one side and black glass-reinforced nylon scales that are textured to provide a secure grip. A thumb disk allows rapid opening with either hand, and the custom black stainless steel clip can be quickly and easily mounted right or left-handed with a single screw, yielding a knife that is truly ambidextrous. This is a tactical folder for the professional that’s overbuilt to last a lifetime. If only the same could be said for the enemies of freedom.Specifications:Blade Length: 3.875" (98.43 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: AUS 8Blade Finish: Corrosion Resistant CoatingBlade Thickness: 0.16" (4.06 mm)Grind: FlatClosed Length: 5" (127.0 mm)Open Length: 8.75" (222.25 mm)Weight: 5.8 oz (164.43g)Handle: Glass Reinforced NylonStyle: Folding Knife with Locking Liner From the Manufacturer 2903 Hissatsu Folder made by Columbia River Knife and Tool features a 3.875-Inch blade made from AUS 8 stainless steel that is finished with a non-reflective black coating. The shape of the blade is classic Samurai. The knife also features CRKT's patented OutBurst assisted opening mechanism and patented AutoLawks safety. It also has heavy-duty stainless steel liners and black textured Zytel scales. It is a knife that is built to last. Review: My Favorite EDC Knife, Ever. I Only Wish The Blade Were 1" Longer... - I bought my copies before the price jump (BidenFlation), so mine were an excellent value. Even at over $120 today, I'd buy again. Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Knives are great quality, even the less expensive ones without that expensive CPM steel. This one is perfectly suited to carrying all day, it's incredibly useful, very easy to use, easy to sharpen, has a sexy blade shape, is well-designed, and feels great in the hand. I have large hands, so it fits perfectly in mine. If you have small hands, you might want a smaller knife. I mean, it's not that large, it's the perfect EDC (EveryDay Carry) size, but a 5" handle might feel big if you have small hands. I only wish the blade boasted 4.5" of usable blade length, instead of the 3.5" it actually has. Other than that? Perfect! Review: Tactical Samurai Blade! - WOW! What a suprise when I received this blade! Out of the box, I was first impressed with the handle texture. Great finish and texture without being too "gripy" Small bead texture gives excellent grip but won't get caught up on clothing or belts. Excellent belt clip as well. Just the right amount of tension so its secure in a pocket but not tight enough that it is hard to deploy. Although I must echo other reviewers in that out of the box, the blade is tight and a little hard to open. If your like me, however, after purchasing a new knife, once you play with it a bit to get used to the feel and operation, the blade did lossen a bit and became eaiser to deploy (or perhaps I got used to it!) Excellet ergonomics. Feels great in the hand. Easy to change blade position due to its balance. The Blade....... is awesome! Razor sharp outta the box and in a traditional tanto shape. Its obvious Mr. Williams brought his wealth of knowledge to its design. It would be hard to imagine a modern day samurai NOT carrying this as an EDC! Love the double safety as well which virtualy gives this piece the strength of a fixed blade. The finish on the blade is impressive and I am sure will please those who love the "black tactical" look. I would be hard pressed to find another blade that is stonger, sharper or simply more astheticaly pleasing to the eye. All in all, 5 stars for a VERY reaonable priced knife. Excellent value for this price point. Lets face it folks, the primary use for this knife is personal protection, but I am sure it will have great utility as well. The only improvement I could envision is adding a spring assist (only because I am partial to those anyway). I just found my new EDC! ## Features - Fast Opening: Outburst assisted opening deploys the blade fast - Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security - Strong And Lightweight: Glass reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight - Designed by James Williams in Vass, North Carolina - Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001BGCM3K | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #326,605 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,590 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 3.88 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Tanto Point | | Blade Type | Tanto | | Brand | CRKT | | Brand Name | CRKT | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 741 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023290301, 04045011042379 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon | | Included Components | CRKT 2903, Pamphlet | | Item Length | 8.75 Inches | | Item Shape | Tanto | | Item Type Name | Folding Knife w/Locking Liner | | Item Weight | 2.39 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool | | Model Name | 2903 | | Model Number | 2903 | | Part Number | 2903 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Fighting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 3.9" | | Special Feature | Locking Blades | | Special Features | Locking Blades | | Style | Compact | | UPC | 732773493849 014891370999 345348689358 693529224042 977175691831 710551728727 012300302913 794023290301 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** CRKT - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Glass Reinforced Nylon - **Included Components:** CRKT 2903, Pamphlet - **Model Name:** 2903 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Fighting - **Special Feature:** Locking Blades - **Style:** Compact ## Images ![Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Assisted Opening Everyday Carry, Osoraku Modified Tanto Blade, Thumb Disk, Automated Liner Lock, Nylon Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip 2903 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81weQEys7nL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this knife have a chisel grind? How easy is it to sharpen? What sharpening system works best for you with this knife?** A: It's a dual flat 1/2 grind at about 17-20 degrees per side. A chisel grind, which some Japanese makers use, is only ground on one side and the other is flat. This is ground on both sides, and is pretty easy to sharpen. The first grind has a slight recurve, but not enough to make it difficult. The other grind is a long, slightly arcing belly that ends at the tip. I use a basic, cheap Lansky sharpener with the coarse, medium, and fine stones, the Lansky Standard sharpening 'system' that comes with a clamp and bevel guides that make it more or less impossible to screw up. There are much better ones, like the Wicked Edge sharpening kits, and Lansky sells other sets with a better variety and quality of stones. AUS-8 steel is pretty mediocre steel, but it takes a pretty good edge. I've heard edge retention is a problem, but I haven't used it enough to tell. The blade comes out of the box fairly sharp. I notice other people have had their knives show up dull; consistency is obviously an issue. I've sharpened other AUS-8 knives, and the profile is pretty simple for sharpening, but for a really sharp edge at a reasonable price, Spyderco's lightweight VG-10 Japanese models, like the 'Endura', 'Police', or 'Matriarch', are good options, albeit without the assisted opening. **Q: how come there so many reviewers having problems with the outburst mechanism?** A: I've had no problems with the opening system, and I have fairly large hands; the motion to engage the 'outburst' system is not the instinctive push away from the handle, but more of an upward, diagonal one. From some of the other comments I've read, however, it sounds like there is a problem with the hardware, not the technique. It's a pretty stiff mechanism, and there is a lot of force generated by the torsion bar, but it should never take two hands to open or close this knife, unless you have sausage fingers. Loosening the pivot screw by 30 degrees (or 5 minutes/seconds) with a T8 torx bit often helps, just don't loosen it to the point where blade-play starts (where the blade has side-to-side/up-and-down movement in the locked position). **Q: does this one function like a switchblade?** A: Yes it is a very reliable switchblade. With a little practice all you need is your thumb to Open fully and quickly **Q: Can the pocket clip be switched sides?** A: Yes, it can, but I haven't tried it. The pocket clip fits into a slightly recessed half-elliptical shape that matches the head of the clip perfectly, so it's flush with the surface. On the opposite side of the knife, there is an identical recess, with a screw that is used to loosen and tighten the clip when you want to switch it, using a hexagonal Allen-wrench, since the screw head affixing the clip side is completely smooth, likely a threaded female socket that the hex-head screw tightens into. I'd try it, but I'm 99.999% certain and I'm too lazy to go looking for my allen wrenches. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Favorite EDC Knife, Ever. I Only Wish The Blade Were 1" Longer... *by V***S on November 21, 2025* I bought my copies before the price jump (BidenFlation), so mine were an excellent value. Even at over $120 today, I'd buy again. Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) Knives are great quality, even the less expensive ones without that expensive CPM steel. This one is perfectly suited to carrying all day, it's incredibly useful, very easy to use, easy to sharpen, has a sexy blade shape, is well-designed, and feels great in the hand. I have large hands, so it fits perfectly in mine. If you have small hands, you might want a smaller knife. I mean, it's not that large, it's the perfect EDC (EveryDay Carry) size, but a 5" handle might feel big if you have small hands. I only wish the blade boasted 4.5" of usable blade length, instead of the 3.5" it actually has. Other than that? Perfect! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tactical Samurai Blade! *by J***. on March 27, 2013* WOW! What a suprise when I received this blade! Out of the box, I was first impressed with the handle texture. Great finish and texture without being too "gripy" Small bead texture gives excellent grip but won't get caught up on clothing or belts. Excellent belt clip as well. Just the right amount of tension so its secure in a pocket but not tight enough that it is hard to deploy. Although I must echo other reviewers in that out of the box, the blade is tight and a little hard to open. If your like me, however, after purchasing a new knife, once you play with it a bit to get used to the feel and operation, the blade did lossen a bit and became eaiser to deploy (or perhaps I got used to it!) Excellet ergonomics. Feels great in the hand. Easy to change blade position due to its balance. The Blade....... is awesome! Razor sharp outta the box and in a traditional tanto shape. Its obvious Mr. Williams brought his wealth of knowledge to its design. It would be hard to imagine a modern day samurai NOT carrying this as an EDC! Love the double safety as well which virtualy gives this piece the strength of a fixed blade. The finish on the blade is impressive and I am sure will please those who love the "black tactical" look. I would be hard pressed to find another blade that is stonger, sharper or simply more astheticaly pleasing to the eye. All in all, 5 stars for a VERY reaonable priced knife. Excellent value for this price point. Lets face it folks, the primary use for this knife is personal protection, but I am sure it will have great utility as well. The only improvement I could envision is adding a spring assist (only because I am partial to those anyway). I just found my new EDC! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly amazing knife in the right hands. *by H***F on February 4, 2013* A lot of reviews had said they had troubles with the assisted opening mechanism, which troubled my decision with my purchase at first... but I figured what the problem everyone was having and ordered it; none of which is a problem with the knife. CRKT is quality built knives and I had my M16 for years until I finally lost it in Tahoe and ordered this one. I was excited today when it finally came and just to my sarcastic surprise, it works amazingly. Very solid, sturdy, and FAST opening. I immediately love this knife. Quality AUS 8 steel, razor sharp edge, pin-sharp point, and a beautiful gentlemen knife in all I think. The blade and knife are designed for one thing and one thing only: combat. The only work this knife should be doing is protecting yourself, and it has the capabilities and qualities to do just that very effectively in the right hands. **As for the assisted opening**: there are no problems with this mechanism, the reason people have problem is because they are trying to open it incorrectly or like a traditional knife. It works differently for a reason, that reason being so it doesn't swing open in your pocket and slash you open. You aren't supposed to try to push the blade up from the handle, you're supposed to push it forward towards the direction it comes out. Almost as if this knife was an OTF (out the front) you push the knob on the blade forward. If this still confuses you, look at the way the handle curves in towards the little knob. It goes a littles forward, use your thumb to follow that exact path and you can wedge the blade out nicely. But the proper way is to take you thumb and push the knob in the direction the blade will point; forward. Hope that helps people (also the book that comes with the knife has an illustration); and once again would just like to say this knife is amazing. Love CRKT, never had a problem with their knives apart from losing them, lifetime customer right here. ## Frequently Bought Together - CRKT Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Assisted Opening Everyday Carry, Osoraku Modified Tanto Blade, Thumb Disk, Automated Liner Lock, Nylon Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip 2903 - CRKT Hissatsu Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath: Law Enforcement, Survival, Black Dual Grind Tanto, Textured Rubber Grip, Molle Compatible Sheath 2907K - Columbia River Knife and Tool's 2906 Otanashi NOH Ken Tactical Folding Knife by James Williams --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2462231-hissatsu-edc-folding-pocket-knife-assisted-opening-everyday-carry-osoraku](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/2462231-hissatsu-edc-folding-pocket-knife-assisted-opening-everyday-carry-osoraku) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*