New Knife - TacticalEdged.Dojo Kuroha

My first encounter with TeDojo—or TacticalEdged.Dojo —was through a "throwing spike" called the Spike DC, which I reviewed a while back. It was such an overwhelmingly positive experience that a follow-up was perhaps to be expected.

The big question, however, was which direction to take. TeDojo offers a remarkably broad product range. While I do find swords fun, they aren't my primary interest; therefore, more throwing implements would align better with my usual focus. Wait a minute—they also carry "EDC" (Everyday Carry) knives! After all, that is the main subject of the reviews I post on this blog.

That was roughly my train of thought, which led me to take a closer look at the "Kuroha "—as this particular knife is called.

TacticalEdged.Dojo Kuroha

The fact that I placed "EDC" (Every Day Carry) in quotation marks was no mistake. It depends somewhat on how one interprets the term. I likely won't be carrying *this* particular knife "every day"—doing so would almost certainly lead to my arrest, sooner or later, in the part of the world where I currently find myself.

What we have here is a fixed-blade knife with a rather distinctive appearance. It looks—and is—very "tactical," in the sense that it draws inspiration from history, incorporating features linked to warrior traditions. I am referring, in part, to the handle, which features a traditional Japanese *tsukamaki* wrap—applied by hand, it’s worth noting. The blade, too, follows this theme, with a point that blends a clip-point style with a *tanto* profile. This aesthetic is further accentuated by a recurved, or S-shaped, edge near the handle. In short, it is an exceptionally dramatic blade.

Tradition meets modern in TeDojo Kuroha

The total length of the knife is 210 mm, with a blade length of 105 mm. The blade is crafted from 6 mm thick Swedish Sandvik 14C28N steel and features a dark gray stone-washed finish—a very striking look, especially combined with the deep fuller that lightens the blade on both sides. Thanks to this, the weight is kept down to 115 g; including the sheath, the total weight is 159 g.

The sheath is made of Kydex and comes with a clip, allowing the knife to be carried on a belt, attached to a backpack, or tucked into a waistband—whichever you prefer.

Overall, it was, of course, the appearance that drew me in. There may well be knives that are slightly more practical, but I’m curious to see what that blade can do in everyday situations—and, after all, aesthetics play a major role in selling a product. In this case, it succeeded one hundred percent.

Furthermore, the initial impressions—which suggest that this is a very well-made knife—only enhance the experience.

A review is coming—rest assured!

TeDojo

/ J - enthusiastic

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