Hogue Ballista I Auto Knife

Push-Button Tanto Auto

The Hogue Ballista I is an automatic folding knife: press the button on the handle and a spring swings the blade open, so you can deploy it with one hand while the other is busy. It pairs a black tanto blade, a design with a strong, angled point built for piercing and hard use, with partial serrations for cutting rope, strap and webbing. It suits everyday carry, duty belts and anyone who wants a fast-opening folder.

Features

• Automatic Push-Button Opening — A button on the handle face releases a spring that opens the blade fully in one motion.
• Sliding Safety — A small slider next to the button locks it so the knife cannot fire open in a pocket or bag.
• 154CM Stainless Blade — The blade is stamped 154CM, an American stainless steel known for holding an edge well and resisting corrosion.
• Tanto Blade Profile — The angled, reinforced tip handles piercing and prying-type cuts better than a fine point.
• Partially Serrated Edge — Serrations near the handle saw through fibrous material, and the plain edge toward the tip handles clean slicing.
• Black Blade Finish — A dark coating on the blade matches the handle and cuts down on glare.
• Grooved Handle — Raised ribs along the machined handle give your fingers something to grip in wet or gloved hands.
• Spine Jimping — Notches on the back of the blade near the handle give your thumb a firm place to rest for controlled cuts.
• Tip-Up Pocket Clip — The clip sits at the butt so the knife rides point-up in the pocket, and it carries a small US flag marking.
• Lanyard Hole — A hole at the end of the handle takes a lanyard or cord for retention.

Build And Carry

The blade is marked HOGUE, USA and BALLISTA I on one side, with the 154CM steel callout and a serial number on the other. The handle is held together with exposed screws and shaped with a finger choil behind the blade for a secure forward grip. Automatic knives are regulated differently from place to place, so check your local laws before you buy or carry one.