HK Knives by Hogue Ballista XL AUTO ABLE Lock Folding Knife 3.75" CPM-S30V Black Drop Point Blade, Red and Black Chromacut G10 Handles - 54559
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Part #: HK54559 | HK Knives (Heckler & Koch)
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HK54559: Ballista XL AUTO Folding Knife - Drop Point

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Heckler & Koch Knives offer impressive speed and exceptional reliability. This Ballista XL is another addition to HK/Hogue's quality line of automatic folding knives. It features a 3.75" black Cerakoted drop point blade and red/black Chromacut G10 handles. The Ballista's unique patent-pending blade retention device allows for one-handed deployment and closure without placing the hand in the path of the blade. The manual safety locks the knife both open and closed to prevent misfiring. The knife comes complete with a reversible stainless steel, deep-carry pocket clip.

This American-made folder features ChromaCut, a layered G10 material composition from Hogue Knives that reveals unique color patterns when machined, offering additional grip across the knife frame. This model displays a black, Peel Ply textured exterior and a red interior, embracing the distinctive brand identity of Heckler and Koch.

The HK Ballista XL is the first automatic ABLE Lock mechanism in the Hogue catalog, providing ambidextrous operation, with the blade rapidly deploying from the side when the lock bar is engaged. A safety switch on the spine of the ChromaCut G10 frame prevents unintentional blade deployment. The blade is comprised of S30V stainless steel with a black Cerakote finish, available in drop point and partially serrated tanto profiles.

Heckler and Koch is a leading manufacturer of innovative firearms, partnering with Hogue Knives to produce a full line of USA-made precision cutting instruments.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.75"
  • Closed Length: 5.00"
  • Overall Length: 8.75"
  • Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.150"
  • Blade Hardness: 58-61HRC
  • Blade Style: Drop Point
  • Blade Finish: Black
  • Handle Material: Red and Black Chromacut G10
  • Locking Mechanism: ABLE/Crossbar
  • Pocket Clip: Mini Deep Carry (Tip Up, Right/Left Carry)
  • Weight: 5.80 oz.
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 743108545591

Related Categories

HK Knives (Heckler & Koch), HK Knives by Hogue Series, S30V Blade Steel, G10 Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Automatic Knives, Made in USA

Badges

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: G10 Handles
Product Steel Type Badge: S30V Stainless Steel
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA

Customer Reviews

HK Knives by Hogue Ballista XL AUTO ABLE Lock Folding Knife 3.75" CPM-S30V Black Drop Point Blade, Red and Black Chromacut G10 Handlesrated 4.667 stars out of 5 (3 reviews)
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HK Knives by Hogue Ballista XL AUTO ABLE Lock Folding Knife 3.75" CPM-S30V Black Drop Point Blade, Red and Black Chromacut G10 Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Speady
 Georgetown, Ky
Nov 03, 2025
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: Handle Feel
Really good knife, with one caveat
This is a good-sized, very snappy auto folder. Great action on this one. Hogue and H&K teaming up says this should be an almost perfect knife. It is, but as a G10 lover, this "Chromacut" isn't great. It does allow a great grip, but it is overly aggressive to me and it does make it difficult coming out of the pocket and I find it to attract every piece of lint and fuzz within 15 feet of it. The red and black contrast looks great, but they should have done one layer and called it a day. The blade geometry is good and it was nice and sharp out of the box, but due to the overly aggressive handle texturing, it isn't going to be an EDC for me. That's a bit disappointing at this price. Would I buy it again? Probably, but I would check for aftermarket scales, first.
HK Knives by Hogue Ballista XL AUTO ABLE Lock Folding Knife 3.75" CPM-S30V Black Drop Point Blade, Red and Black Chromacut G10 Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Tw
 MI
Feb 24, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Sheath
HK Ballista in Black with Red Trim Drop point
Really a great knife for everyday carry, I will use it for dressing out deer also. The blade is sharp out of the box. The deep pocket clip hides the knife well. I like to put>> knife in my watch pocket. Clipped to my belt. Some exposure here, but it is what it is!Makes for easy access and does not rub on your hand when working stuff out of one's right jean pocket. { Change and keys etc}The knife is great for large handed people like me.I like the safe lock location. A bit stiff. Jibbing helps here.The blade launches out well. A 5" nylon snap lock knife holder is ordered >>>for those days out hunting, packing in possibles in the fanny pack.
HK Knives by Hogue Ballista XL AUTO ABLE Lock Folding Knife 3.75" CPM-S30V Black Drop Point Blade, Red and Black Chromacut G10 Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Keith
 Cincinnati Ohio
Feb 13, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
New favorite
When I decided to buy this knife I wasn't sure if I would like it. I took a chance and I am happy about it. When I opened the box and deployed the blade I fell in love with it. It's now my favorite EDC knife. The only complaint I have is the safety is a little stiff, but I know it will get easier the more I use it. The quality is there, and I am happy with the factory edge. Too many times I bought a high end knife that had a terrible edge.I think I just became a fan of Hogue knives.