Hildr
ISZ 417Vk
OverAll Length 312mm
Blade Thickness 4.5mm
Blade Length 170mm
Weight 289g
Blade Grind Recurve Saber
Blade Material Z-12Ultra
Handle Material CFRP Zr Ti64 CR D.W
HRC 63
Fantasy & Realistic
The Hildr ISZ 417Vk is a knife that combines modern high-performance materials with nostalgic design.
The design incorporates Nordic elements throughout, and while it is fantastical, it also incorporates practical elements that make use of high-performance materials.
Hildr
Valkyrie, a goddess who appears in Norse mythology.
She selects the souls of warriors who have lost their strength on the battlefield together with ravens and leads them to Valhalla, where the gods reside. This knife is named after one of the Valkyries, ``Hildr'', which means battle, and is inspired by a beautiful and brave feminine shape.
2024 The 39th JKG Knife Contest Winner
Reporter/Editor Award
Blade
The blade steel is Zapp's ultra-high performance Hyper Steel Z-12Ultra, released in 2024.
Its incredible wear resistance exceeds ZDP-189 and has toughness approaching the high hardness Magnacut.
Furthermore, its corrosion resistance exceeds D2 despite having more than 2% carbon content.
The grind is a recurve saber, allowing for smooth finishing shots during bushcraft work and hunting.
The grooves on the blade reduce weight and allow for smooth insertion and removal when finishing stabbing.
The lines on the side of the blade seem to be decorative, but the bevel is laser-cut to give a bulge, allowing for smooth separation of the target when cutting.
The front of the blade is engraved with four runes, which mean
Life, Caution, Abundance, and Growth.
Handle
The handle is made of the following materials: CFRP for the front of the hilt.
The joint between the hilt and the handle is zirconium.
The handle surface is G10 and CR rubber.
The back of the zirconium and the inner part are made of a composite material with desert ironwood sandwiched in between.
The handle bolt is a Ti6AL4V titanium alloy.
The lanyard hole is solid titanium and full layer CFRP.
The grip is ergonomically shaped and made of CR rubber, ensuring a secure grip.
*Zirconium - A rare metal with similar properties to titanium that can be used in seawater without problems due to its lightweight and tough oxide coating.
It is used in special environments from nuclear reactors to the space industry, so it is even more expensive than titanium.
In recent years, it has been used in high-end models such as the highest-end EDC items and luxury watches.
Sheath
This custom sheath is a functional sheath with good ventilation and excellent expandability.
The sheath is made of layered Kydex, the loop belt is made of cowhide, and the bolt is made of Ti6AL4V titanium alloy. The surface of the Kydex is engraved with a Celtic knot pattern in the style of ancient Celtic culture. It originated in Ireland, but was also adopted by the Nordic Vikings and has become a traditional pattern that harmonizes with various parts of Europe.
An ultra-high performance knife that incorporates a traditional nostalgic design
That is the Hildr ISZ 417Valkyrja.
