Tops CUMA KAGE Fixed Blade Knife 15.5" Plain Edge

The CUMA KAGE (Pronounced KU-MA KA-GAY), means "Shadow" in Japanese. The name is drawn from one of the designer's lifelong passions, GI JOE: the Arashikage (Storm Shadow) Clan.

SIJO Waysun Johnny Tsai is a lifelong martial artist and world-renowned self-defense instructor. Riding off the success of his wildly popular TOPS Knives release, the C.U.M.A. TAK-RI, and its connection to the GI JOE Ninja Commando Snake Eyes, Sijo wanted to create something that he has sought after since his childhood, a functional Snake Eyes Sword.

Wanting to show influence, but not wanting to make an identical sword to the comics, Sijo drew the sword to his favorite Escrima stick length, 24". Through years of training Sijo has found that 24" is a perfect length for close-range combat with an edged weapon or stick.

He then changed the tip and added a striking Punyo tip to the handle. Sijo didn't just want a short tactical sword, he wanted to create a bush sword that could replace an axe, one that could fell a tree as well as remove an enemy's limb in combat. Once satisfied with his initial hand drawings, he sent the sketches to his good friend Roland III of FOX KNIVES USA fame to transfer the hand sketch to a digital format.

Once the artwork was complete, Sijo landed back with his family at TOPS KNIVES. Over the next two years, Sijo and TOPS created a prototype and at the suggestion of Leo Espinoza and Craig Powell, TOPS added some fullers and holes to the handle to lighten the weight of the sword, Outside of the new fullers and holes in the handle, the sword's CAD file was created from the original hand and digital drawings provided by Waysun Johnny Tsai and Roland Hinojosa III.

Specifications: 

• Blade Length: 15.50"
• Cutting Edge: 15.50"
• Handle Length: 7.87"
• Overall Length: 23.75"
• Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.25"
• Blade Hardness: 56-58HRC
• Blade Style: Sword
• Blade Grind: Flat
• Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating
• Handle Material: Tan/Black Canvas Micarta
• Handle Thickness: 0.90"
• Sheath Material: Black Kydex with Dangler
• Weight: 35.5 oz.
• Designer: Wayson Johnny Tsai
• Made in the USA

The Tops CUMA KAGE Fixed Blade Knife embodies the spirit of the Arashikage Clan, merging martial artistry with practical design. Crafted from durable 1095 carbon steel, its 15.5" plain edge blade ensures unmatched cutting power, while the robust 7.87" handle features tan and black canvas micarta for a secure grip. Weighing in at 35.5 oz., this knife is balanced for both close combat and bushcraft tasks, capable of felling trees as readily as it can engage in self-defense. With a sleek black traction coating and an innovative Kydex sheath, the CUMA KAGE is a versatile tool for adventurers and collectors alike.

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