First Look: HK First Response Tool

Produced by a collaboration with Hogue Knives.

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posted on April 27, 2024
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HK First Response Tool

Hogue is known for making stocks for long guns, revolver and pistol grips and knives, and now has collaborated with Heckler and Koch (HK) to bring the new HK First Response Tool to market.

The Hogue/HK First Response Tool is a multi-purpose, folding pocketknife built around a S45VN steel blade measuring 3.5 inches long with combination serrated and a drop-point profile. The combination of partial serrations along with a drop-point profile is very useful on a knife designed to be a “do it all” blade for first responders, law enforcement or other emergency workers.

The handle is built from G10, a popular and durable resin material often seen on both knife handles and handgun grips. The HK First Response Tool also has many useful features including a seat belt cutter, carbide glass breaking point and a slot on the spine that can be used to open oxygen tank valves.

HK First Response Tool Folding Knife Specifications:

  • Blade Length: 3.5 inches
  • Closed Length: 5.0 inches
  • Overall Length: 8.5 inches
  • Weight: 4.8 ounces

Blade Specifications:

  • Profile: Drop point with partial serrations
  • Material: CPM S45VN
  • Thickness: 0.125 inches
  • Hardness: 59 to 62 HRC
  • Treatment: Cryogenically heat treated
  • Finish: Black Cerakote
  • Hand sharpened and honed edge

Features: 

  • Locking Mechanism: Manual ABLE Lock (Ambidextrous Bar Lock Enhanced)
  • Frame: Red and black ChromaCut G10 with peel ply texture
  • Deep carry pocket clip for right or left-handed, tip up carry
  • Seatbelt cutter (thumb stud deployment)
  • Oxygen Valve wrench
  • Carbide glass breaker
  • Lanyard hole

The HK First Response Tool/Folding Pocketknife has an MSRP of $250 and is made in the U.S. Visit either hkknives.com or hogueinc.com to learn more about this folding knife.   

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