(Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Exactly as expected
Great knife and perfect balance
Hogue Counterstrike OTF AUTO Knife 3.35" CPM-20CV Tumbled Drop Point Blade, G-Mascus Blue Lava G10 and Black Aluminum Handles - 34873
Part #: HO34873 | Hogue Knives
Description
HO34873: Counterstrike OTF AUTO - G-Mascus Blue Lava G10
Hogue Knives
Introducing the Counterstrike, the lightest, slimmest, and most refined out the front to hit the Hogue Knives lineup of American-made knives. Designed by Jim Bruhns, Master Tool Maker and President of Hogue Knives, the Counterstrike defeats any notion of trigger rattle or blade play – shortcomings that nearly all automatic out-the-front knives experience. With an aesthetically balanced blade-to-frame ratio and an unwavering double-action, the Counterstrike is destined to impress even the most critical knife enthusiast.
These standard Counterstrike models feature CPM-20CV blade steel, cryogenically heated treated at 59–61HRC, and are available in tanto and drop point profiles with stone tumbled or black PVD finishes. At 2.9 ounces, the knife remains extremely lightweight through a streamlined, 6061–T6 anodized aluminum case coupled with an elegantly milled G10 cover. The Counterstrike includes a deep carry, ambidextrous pocket clip, and a carbide glass breaker with a lanyard loop. Each package also includes a filler screw for those that prefer to remove the glass breaker attachment.
Every Hogue knife is made in the USA and is backed by three generations of manufacturing expertise.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.35"
- Closed Length: 5.00"
- Overall Length: 8.35"
- Blade Material: CPM-20CV Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.125"
- Blade Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Tumbled Stonewash
- Blade Treatment: Cryogenically Treated
- Handle Material: Black Anodized Aluminum with G-Mascus Blue Lava G10 Scale
- Locking Mechanism: Thumb Slide
- Pocket Clip: Deep Carry Stainless Steel (Tip-Down, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 2.9 oz.
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 743108348734
Related Categories
Hogue Knives, Hogue Counterstrike OTF Automatics Series, 20CV Blade Steel, G10 Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Automatic Knives, Made in USA, Jim Bruhns
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Customer Reviews
Cool Breeze
Bartlett TnApr 28, 2026
Dau
Houston, TxJun 05, 2023
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Never wanted an OTF and then this happened...
I have always thought OTFs were overpriced and not a good option for what I carry and how I use a knife. Also, most OTFs I've ever handled feel gritty, not well put together and more of a gimmick than a knife...I take that back!!!I love this thing. Great blade shape, smooth action... Stout spring, but I don't mind that... Great weight and feel in the hand. Construction is awesome and the bade is the sharpest I think I have ever gotten straight out of the box. It is as sharp and clean as anything I have sharpened. I am looking at OTFs in a whole new way... Thanks Hogue!!!The blue g10 is significantly darker than pictures make it seem. I personally like it that way, but just a heads up.
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