Kevin Moore & the M3 Tactical Tech Crew Proudly Presents the "SFG", in honor of Japan's most Elite Military Unit the Special Forces Group the design is based on the Kwaiken (Samurai / Bushi) Japanese (Chest Knife / Bosom Knife)
The Kwaiken is a Japanese dagger Kwaiken, which has its roots far back in history, at a time when there were still samurai as a class. The main purpose of this dagger was self-defense, and, in enclosed small rooms, where it was difficult or simply impossible to use a long samurai sword.
Because the Kwaiken was carried by the Samurai and the Samurai were at the time considered the most elite military unit, I thought it only fair and true to it's roots to name it after the now most elite military unit in Japan, the SFG
SPECS:
- AOL: 8.9"
- Blade Length: 4.591"
- Steel Thickness: .177"
- Steel Type; CPMD2 (Steel History Below)
CPMD2 STEEL HISTORY
CPMD2 is a high carbon, high chromium tool steel that is used for knifemaking and metalworking. It is made by powderizing and re-smelting D-2 steel powder, which results in more evenly distributed carbides than D-2 steel. This improves the steel's toughness, corrosion resistance, and heat treatment response.
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- Corrosion Resistance
CPMD2 may not offer the best corrosion resistance (this is why we coat our blades with a high grade PVD coating). While D2 has enough chromium to be considered stainless, its high carbon content means that too much chromium carbide is formed.
- Heat Treatment
When heat treated and ground properly, CPMD2 is very versatile and can be used in many applications. (this is why we send our blades out for professional heat treat with companies that heat treat for the aerospace industry and are well educated beyond what is called for heat treating edged weapons, we have the top individuals and teams working on our product from our shop and a few outsourcing like heat treat and custom hardware manufacturing, sheaths, packaging...)
- Cryogenic processing
Some studies claim that a long hold time in liquid nitrogen or dry ice can improve edge retention. However, one comparison found no difference in edge retention between a 36 hour cryo and no cryo D2 at similar hardness. (this is why we err on the side of caution and cryo treat every one of our blade regardless of the steel type. Through his own testing and the testing of his vast network in the 2A and operator and prior operator community Owner, Kevin Moore has found that the benefits of cryogenic treatment / processing is far greater than what is advertised. Because it does not cost much more to process cryo, Kevin and his team have decided to include the cryo treatment in the cost of the knife and not mark it up additionally just to take advantage of our customer's lack of knowledge.
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DESIGN HISTORY
The Kwaiken is a small, curved dagger with origins in Japanese samurai culture:
- Etymology
The word kwaiken is Japanese and translates to "chest knife" or "bosom knife". It comes from the Middle Chinese words huái ("bosom") and jiàn ("sword").
- History
Samurai men and women carried kwaiken knives for self-defense and other purposes. The kwaiken was a more practical choice than the katana or wakizashi in smaller spaces, like inside a kimono.
- Design
The traditional kwaiken has a wooden handle and saya (sheath), and is intended for stabbing rather than cutting. Modern kwaiken knives often have a wrapped handle and a sheath made of Kydex, Concealex, or leather.
- Inspiration
Modern kwaiken knives are inspired by the original samurai design and are often described as a crossover between a gentleman's folder and a tactical knife.
In modern usage, bushi is often used as a synonym for samurai.
Japan's most elite military unit is considered to be the Special Forces Group (SFGp), also known as the "Tokushu-sakusengun" in Japanese, which is part of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and functions as their primary special operations unit, focused on counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations; often compared to the US Army's Green Berets due to their specialized role.
Key points about the SFG:
- Function: Counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action operations both domestically and overseas.
- Origin: Established on March 27, 2004.
- Nickname: Sometimes called "Japan's Green Berets" due to training similarities.
- Base location: Camp Narashino in Funabashi, Chiba.