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product_id: 2462231
title: "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"
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# 0.16" blade thickness for precision & strength Black coated AUS 8 stainless steel blade, corrosion resistant Automated liner lock with safety pin for max security 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

**Brand:** crkt
**Price:** A$273
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Ready to deploy when you are — the ultimate stealth EDC blade for the modern warrior.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by crkt
- **How much does it cost?** A$273 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- crkt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crkt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unbreakable Safety:** Patented AutoLawks automated liner lock adds a fail-safe pin for unparalleled lock security under pressure.
- • **Tactical Stealth Design:** Non-reflective black coated tanto blade crafted from AUS 8 steel for razor-sharp edge and low-profile concealment.
- • **Lightning-Fast Deployment:** Outburst assisted opening mechanism delivers instant blade access when seconds count.
- • **Ergonomic Ambidextrous Grip:** Glass-reinforced nylon handle with reversible clip and thumb disk ensures comfortable, secure handling for all users.
- • **Built to Outlast & Outperform:** Designed by James Williams with a limited lifetime warranty—your ultimate lifelong EDC companion.

## Overview

The CRKT Hissatsu EDC Folding Pocket Knife features a 3.875" AUS 8 stainless steel tanto blade with a corrosion-resistant black coating, paired with a glass-reinforced nylon handle for durability and lightweight carry. Its patented Outburst assisted opening and AutoLawks automated liner lock provide rapid deployment and enhanced safety. Designed by James Williams, this ambidextrous tactical knife includes a reversible pocket clip and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, making it a reliable everyday carry tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## 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: Truly amazing knife in the right hands. - 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.

## 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 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #643,616 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,814 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 |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (736) |
| Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
| Finish | Coated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023290301, 04045011042379 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | CRKT 2903, Pamphlet |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 8.75 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Item model number | 2903 |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Material | AUS 8 Blade, Glass Reinforced Nylon Handle |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Model Name | 2903 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | 2903 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Fighting |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Tanto |
| Size | 3.9" |
| Special Feature | Locking Blades |
| Special Features | Locking Blades |
| Style | Compact |
| UPC | 732773493849 014891370999 345348689358 693529224042 977175691831 710551728727 012300302913 794023290301 |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
| 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

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## 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is actually a fighting knife
*by M***E on October 25, 2013*

The reason I say that, is the market is flooded with so-called "tactical" knives of dubious value. In fact, there are $400.00 knives out there that can't hold a candle to this blade. James has done his homework here. By researching classic combat blade designs, he has designed his own knives that actually work for the intended purpose, as opposed to giving you style points with all your buddies. I know this sounds harsh, but it's absolutely true. This particular knife was designed to stab very efficiently, and also be able to slash well. As simple as that sounds, a lot of modern knife designs have lost sight of those simple facts. When you add in the price point, this is absolutely a no-brainer. You can afford to have several of these blades as back-ups, as opposed to one semi-custom knife. In essence, this knife was designed to fight with, period. It's not for every day utility use. It's not "tacti-cool" to impress your friends. What it's for is to stop someone who is trying to kill you. It's like the planets are all in alignment here. A knife that actually works, for it's intended purpose, and is priced at a point where you can actually afford it, and is readily available. It doesn't get any better than this. Update. After carrying this knife for months, I like it more than ever. Some have commented on the auto-assist feature. I just removed it because I like the feel of opening it myself better. With only a slight start of say 15 deg of thumb assist, the blade will flick open smartly. The perfect balance between retention, and quick deployment. After removing the "spring", and hundreds of openings, the knife smoothed out nicely. As for carry, it is big but rides well in anything from jeans to work out shorts. I have only needed to touch up the blade once, and was very impressed with the ease of sharpening, with just a simple wetstone. Can't sing the praises of this knife enough. Like I said before, it's not for a collector, or for style points; it's a serious tool for self-defense.

## 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
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- Columbia River Knife and Tool's 2906 Otanashi NOH Ken Tactical Folding Knife by James Williams

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