It's like a tactical yamaka
584941
Even the L/XL fits to small.... It's like a tactical yamaka!
711910
My wife got me the Hissatsu for Christmas and so far I am very pleased with it.  The blade came pretty damn sharp and the point is nasty sharp!  This knife obviously was designed to be used in a self defense manner but you could use it for some common tasks.  The sheath itself is very nice but I'm not a huge fan of the clip, it'd be really nice if it could be mounted in a way that would allow the knife to be worn horizontally.  Overall it's a great knife that hopefully I'll never need to use as intended!
1161854
I first came across this sidearm at work; one of the stock workers purchased it and wanted to test the FPS... by shooting himself in the foot.  Through the wool socks this S&W gave him a whelp the size of a dime and he kept it for several days, showing it off whenever he thought a woman would find it a beauty mark... clearly they did not.  After testing it out myself and subsequently being shot myself (he got me from behind) I can personally vouch for the power behind this dandy.

It's 302FPS may not sound like much but between 5-30 feet (typical effective range IMO) you'll know you've been hit and you'll be reminded by that large lump for days.  It's controllability is as much as you would expect from an airsoft gun; somewhat easy to control for medium to large sized hands although I heard complaints from younger shooters with smaller hands that it was harder to control.  The majority of internal parts are hard metals and not the cheap kind you'd expect from CYMA or other lower-end products.  This assures it will last longer than the cheaper competition.

Due to the FPS, this S&W has some greater accuracy than your normal inexpensive spring load, however, the lack of any mounts for a scope means you either have to take it to a machine shop to get one mounted or just take a guess at how to aim.  The clear plastic also makes it look ugly when you try to mount any scopes or add-ons to it since they hardly match.

I should note that I do not like air soft guns that are clear plastic.  I find those cheap and I feel like a third grader playing with a toy gun when I hold it... more so than usual.  It has no asthetic parts such as a supressor (which I find actually stablizes the weapon better), flashlight or scope.  These are kinda downsides to us younger audiences that like kewl looking weapons.

I should also stress to parents this weapon SHOULD NOT BE USED BY SMALL CHILDREN or children unfamiliar with firearm safety.  While this sidearm will not cause any permanent damage, if it can leave two full-grown men groaning in pain for several minutes that have whelps for days, imagine what it can do to smaller children.  Please parents, bear this in mind when purchasing this sidearm or any airsoft weapon.

Overall an 80%.  It's not that asthetically pleasing but it will alert your targets when you aim at them.
2221418
Great grip, big thick blade.  Big boxy, but comfortable grip. This thing has a heft that feels like it came off a tank. Very different from the Mtech Xtreme tactical knife.  You can use it as a chopper or pry bar if anything.
4076018
Ever wanted to live the life of a yakuza enforcer without worrying about losing a finger due to a moment of dishonor? Yakuza for the PS2 gives you the closest experience you're likely to have. This blend of Shenmue with a GTA-lite touch (eat to regain health) immerses you in a sprawling Japanese city that has you trying to solve the mystery of what happened to your old "family" and who stole 10 billion yen of yakuza money. Along the way are side missions, mini-games and random fights with street punks to help build up your stats. Wander the streets, romance some ladies, beat the snot out of some thugs and play some games or gamble - it's all good.

As other reviews have noted, the fighting engine is a bit whack but is easy to compensate for after a few battles (and to be fair in comparison, it's still better than melee fighting in GTA although there is no lock-on feature). Locking into certain animations when you miss your target can leave you open to counter attacks, but the same goes for your foes, so it all balances out in the end. The battles are still a lot of fun, whether using strategy or button mashing to eliminate your enemies. And of course it's always fun to pick up objects - bikes, lanterns, metal pipes, golf clubs, etc. - to beat your smart-mouthed opponents into subservience.

As also noted in other reviews, this game is rated M and NOT for kids - primarily due to the language. Seriously, many of the characters drop the f-bomb every three to five words in a sentence - it's almost as if Quentin Tarantino wrote the dialogue. Overall however, this game is a fun romp through gangland Japan. A sequel is set to be released December 2006 in Japan and should appear in North America late 2007 - hopefully the minor problems have been fixed. Either way, I'll be looking forward to playing it when it arrives.
1245511
A tactical knife with exceptional hand grip feel and balance with an impressively sharp blade. The sheath is slightly over the top in design but incorporates practical features (fire starter, small cable cutter, sharpener) and is sure to please anyone from the serious military professional to any outdoorsman. The knife seats itself in the sheath with a modestly firm snap although one should further secure it with a thick rubber restraining band to be fully secure when undertaking less than sedate activities such as spelunking or skydiving. I'm pretty amazed to hold it in my hands...quite different from the bayonet issued with my M16A2 back when I was in the army in '85. Overall a confident technical execution with very high quality materials. My copy was cosmetically perfect.
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The Hissatsu is my 3rd CRKT knife. I just got it in the mail and these are my 1st thoughts.
1) big, black, heavy, has a military or police issue appearance until you pop it open and see the kanji characters, not shown on the amazon site.
2) takes up more front pocket space than my, MY Tighe, almost too big for EDC unless it's in baggys.
3) auto-lawks feature is nice because the liner-lock is significantly thinner than on the My Tighe, which does not have it.
4) handle feels good in my size L hand but the shape feels biased towards slashing over thrusting.
5) ratio of blade/handle is not as balanced as the My Tighe. The blade shape is all business: thick spine, feels very tough and retracts completely inside the handle. The My Tighe blade is slightly thinner, half exposed when closed, spine with a bevel on it which feels nice in the fingertips or pocket.
6) the Hissatsu's pocket clip is big and very strong/stiff, probably enough to wear it clipped on the outside of a belt or rigging. The My Tighe clip is more for pants pockets.
7) deploys fast and hard, clicks open with a loud authority and almost jumps out of your hand. My Tighe is quieter probably because it's slightly smaller.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CRKT-My-Tighe-Combo-Edge-Assisted-Knife/dp/B000WBJPX0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CRKT-My Tighe Combo Edge Assisted Knife</a>
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There are quite a few reviewers who have no idea of what they are talking about when it comes to this item, so while I normally do not write reviews, I felt compelled to do this product justice.  This is not a real knife.  Don't expect to cut anything with it.  It does have a nice tip but don't expect it to hold that tip if you keep poking it against hard surfaces.

THIS IS A LAST-DITCH, SELF-DEFENSE WEAPON that you can carry anywhere, under any condition, with minimal signature.  It is LIGHTWEIGHT, NON-METALLIC, and HAS ALL OF THE THRUSTING ABILITIES OF A REAL 6-INCH TANTO.  I carried this item during my tour in Iraq, and while I never had to use it, I felt that I at least had something with me when I was not carrying my pistol or rifle.  I would take this with me to the shower trailer, because the threat level on the FOB does not require the security posture to carry a handgun to take a quick shower, nor was I keen on getting my weapon wet or out of sight.  I also took this with me to meetings with locals when I shed my body armor and rifle as a good-faith gesture.  Even though I had my sidearm, this knife tucked inconspiculously in my cargo pocket provided me a last ditch defense.  True, I could have carried a real knife, but given the factors, this was an inexpensive alternative that fit the bill.

For those who are considering this item, realize the purpose that this serves and you will not be disappointed.
2070566
So I had been carrying around a purpose built Fury Tactical kubaton on my key chain as well as a little SAK with a pen feature which I found myself using all the time.  Unfortunately the knives on those little things aren't very practical so I have to carry a real knife in my pocket as well. I really like the kubaton, but the thing looks sinister and people definitely take notice of it. Searching for a less conspicuous option I realized a I could kill two birds with one stone and just carry a tactical pen. As a kubaton this thing is awesome. It's feather light so you can strike like lightning but it's also super strong and the smaller point hurts like hell even with minimum force. I found it noticeably more painful jabbing myself with this in comparison to the fury kubaton, I was surprised by that. As a pen it writes really well, better than any disposable pen. The pen is lightweight and nicely balanced, just make sure you keep the cap off or else it's top heavy. I swapped out the cartridge with blue gel replacements and was very impressed with how smooth the pen writes. My one complaint is the threading where the cap screws on irritates my finger a little, but the screw on cap is a MUST and this is just the price of admission. It's no big deal really, unless you're a student or handwriting a novel you probably won't be writing long enough for it to matter. The best part is it looks like a perfectly innocent girly pink pen. No more sideways looks from people noticing the giant shiny weapon on my key chain.
Edit: 6/20/15 lowered rating to 3 stars because the pen has a tendency to unscrew itself from the cap and fall off. It happened a few times and I was able to find the pen but not this time, it's gone forever and all I'm left with is the cap.
123320
I love the tank. It's a bit heavy but c'mon lets face it... when this bad boy is attached to your gun, the NINJA within you takes control of your body, trigger finger, and marker. LOL but seriously, this is a great tank for less than $100.
1872505
A slick little item that is actually a tactical pen and a glass-breaker (or self-defense weapon). I was concerned that it might be difficult to grasp with the thumb on top to achieve enough striking force to actually break glass but with the cap on the thumb has a natural place to rest to be most effective at striking. Will try it out in the neighborhood later tonight. (Just kidding!)
188545
When I ordered this "Tactical" bag, I thought, oh boy, slap the word tactical on it means, charge more and deliver less. Not at all the case. It just swallowed my Kimber, and Springfield XD, with extra mags, two large ear protection headsets, glasses, Champion gun tool kit, 50 rounds of 9mm, on and on. It has more room then I have toys to insert in it. How rare is that? Yes, it is Made in China and that sucks, but it is well designed and built. I like that it has plastic legs on bottom so your gear/weapons never get a direct jolt. It also ships with two well padded dividers for the main compartment but they also lay flat on the bottom (inside main compartment) to further protect weapons and gear Couple of concerns as time goes on, I'm hoping the few shoulder strap metal clasps do not rust, and I would have like to had YKK zippers on this bag. Other then no YKK zippers, the mfg. has no obvious shortcuts. Finally, this bag, does not scream "GUN BAG" it could fill many uses, cameras, clothes, camping gear. etc. One more thing, very fast shipping and great packaging. All in all a real value.
2475013
I've previously seen gameplay for the product before I purchased it, so I had an idea of what I was getting myself. The game plays in the form of a combination turn-based and "live" movement. Each opposing force has their own turn with which to move their units, but enemies will retaliate if possible from their current position.
In terms of length, it's in typical japanese RPG fair that the game is 30+ hours long with at least a third of it in 3D rendered dialogue and cutscenes. This is not a bad thing, although anyone with a military sense will probably look at it with contempt or at least a silent dislike.
The game handles well, and the action is engaging. Would recommend to my friends, but understanding that this game just isn't some peoples' cup of tea. Four out of five, would play again.
4175453
I've had this sling for over a year now. I use it to carry a AR platform style rifle around, when walking in deep forest, and it is amazing. Suits many carry styles, and the bungee helps with shoulder strain. If you intend to use this for actual combat, or paintball/airsoft, the quick extend strap is amazing for an across chest/pointing down style carry. Pull on that strap to silently and quickly get the slack to go into a forward(Weaver?) stance. I reccomend adding a quick disconnect swivel at the barrel/bungee side of the strap to allow for completely free movement in seconds if required.
2776070
It's obviously really bright and feels good in the hand. The one handed operation allows for easy on/off, mode swapping, and use in a tactical situation (especially with the ridged crown). The clip is great, the zoom function makes this thing really adaptable for any task. It also looks really cool.

My only gripe with it is that it's too fat, like really clunky. This thing sticks out like a sore thumb in your pocket and sometimes feels uncomfortable to have on you.
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(April, 2011) The Hanwei "Tac Wak" is a great item for a collection or possible use.  (Note:  it's not a "ninja" sword, as above.  Ninja blades are completely straight; this sword has the curved, sweeping blade of the traditional "short katana," the wakazashi. LATER NOTE: See comments below for a helpful dissenting view on this.)  I was drawn to it by the unique combination of the Japanese-style blade and length with more modern, practical aspects - the rubberized grip, paracord wrappings, and fiberglass/composite scabbard.  The sword did not disappoint.  It is just the right length and balance for one-handed cuts, yet usable with two hands.  The bo-hi makes the blade "sing" or whistle when striking.  I actually like this because it provides audible feedback on a properly-aligned cut.  The blade was sharp enough from the box for use.  It could be sharper.  Someone who knows swords could really put a razor edge on it.  But mine slices several sheets of paper very easily;  if it was used as a weapon, it would definitely be lethal.  The grip is not quite as rounded and comfortable as traditional katanas, but I found it OK, and the rubber helps retention.  The scabbard seems sturdy.  The only thing that would have made the set better would be an actual "tactical" way to attach the scabbard to belts, MOLLE gear, etc., but that would have also taken away from the traditional-look paracord simplicity.  Overall, I really like this Hanwei product.  Definitely got what I paid for.  (Actually, I got it cheaper than advertised here.  There are many options out there.)
ADDITIONAL NOTE: August, 2011 - I've done light cutting with this sword, and it worked well.  Two things I don't like about the handle now;  although it is nicely slim, the angle of grip is hard to use for repeated strikes.  It tends to twist in the hand.  Also, the full tang is exposed by the rubber grips, and the metal rusts quickly from sweat/skin oil. It's frustrating to have to keep wiping and oiling the grip of a sword when the blade is just fine.  If the tang were encased in rubber, it would be far more "tactical."  I'm going to solve both problems by cleaning the spot-rust off, then putting my own wrapping on the handle to cover the metal and make the width fit better.  Still a good sword.
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A good anti-zombie melee weapon can be hard to find these days with so many cheap knock-offs flooding the market, but if you look in the right places you just might find what you're really looking for.

The M48 Ranger Hawk Tomahawk is one hell of a blade. We put this intimidating piece of hardware to the test by hacking, slashing, and crushing our way through pallets, 2x4s, coconuts, and more. Surprisingly lightweight at just 1.9 lbs (without the included sheath), we found it easy to place swing after swing into our targets without exhausting ourselves.

One of the things we like best about the M48 is that it can be used comfortably as either a one-handed or two handed-weapon, regardless of which hand you may or may not favor.

The axe head, constructed of precision cast 7Cr17 stainless steel, shipped extremely sharp and held an edge like a pro. We were able to take a chunk about the size of a multi-tool out of a 24 on our first swing, and things just got easier as we continued to hack away and grew more comfortable with the feel of the M48. Total destruction will never be a problem while we've got this by our side.

The curvature of the 4 inch main blade made it easy to score a hit and sink it into the testing materials, and the 3.5 inch spike on the reverse side gave us instant impacts on every target we tried.

The M48 may not have a full tang blade, but not many hatchets/axes do. The problem is solved with a solid 3.5 inch tang secured in place by 3 well-placed bolts in the nylon reinforced para-cord wrapped handle. Not once during our tests did we worry about detachment of the blade or feel any debilitating shock from the force of the strikes. In fact, it was one of the most comfortable and solid grips we've used.

The custom-made nylon sheath held the M48 securely, and left us with little room for user related error. And with 3 MOLLEE attach points and 4 belt loops, it won't ever have to leave your side. It's small enough to stow in or on your backpack, but there's no reason not to wear it around your waist for quick access... it even comes with a compass and D-ring as a bonus for the true trekkers out there.

In conclusion: We love the M48 Ranger Hawk Tomahawk because it's lightweight, extremely durable, holds an edge, and has the ability to intimidate even the heartiest of survivors. In addition to that, with a stainless steel head, you can easily clear the Zombie gore from the blade with the flick of a wrist, or a gentle wipe on a pair of jeans.

We recommend this Zombie-chopper to anyone looking for a reliable and extremely useful piece of bladed equipment for their B.O.B, E-kit, or even just a bit of fun. With an M48 by your side, and little practice under your belt, you'll be one-step closer to outliving the undead.