Retired Sergeant Major Darrin Sirois brought over 25 years of active duty experience into the creation of his original knife design, which quickly gained acclaim in the knife world. Renowned expert Chris Williams then offered several insightful suggestions, which elevated the SiWi compact tactical fixed blade into a class of its own. This is a true example of collaboration at its finest. Darrin Sirois has chosen Purple Heart Homes as his charity of choice for this knife, supporting veterans in need. The SiWi is part of the Forged by War program, which CRKT launched in 2016 to collaborate with veterans. This program invites real-life warriors to leverage their knowledge and experience to design mission-ready knives and tools. In addition to receiving a commission for their designs, veterans benefit from a portion of the profits being donated to their chosen charities. CRKT is proud to offer this dedicated collection, supporting veterans' causes on a national scale.