Hogue Collector Series Ballista II AUTO Folding Knife 2.6" CPM-MagnaCut Two-Tone Bayonet Blade, Matte Black Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Inserts Peoriapete
Cleveland, OH
Sep 19, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
Great Knife, but
I’ve had this knife about a month now Excellent piece, workmanship, & material. I love the design & feel in hand during use. I got it for the size & EDC. BUT, I cannot count the number of times I’ve opened the blade into the palm of my hand. The symmetrical design of the closed knife, & the dead center location of the release button makes it very hard to determine the blade exit side; even upon close examination when closed. Again, the fit, function & quality are excellent!!! I won’t send it back! I’ll just continue to carry & hope that I figure something out.
Hogue Collector Series Ballista II AUTO Folding Knife 2.6" CPM-MagnaCut Two-Tone Bayonet Blade, Matte Black Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Inserts
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: Overall Quality
Nice knife
Knife was pretty slick. The one off putting thing was the blade was not centered when I got it. It was flopped over to the left. For a $270 knife I expect pretty good craftsmanship. The other gripe I have is their shipping. I paid almost $16 for two day shipping and it took five or six days to get it. And when I reached out to ask him what's going on and why I haven't received the package and one of their customer service representative was kind of rude. Why offer a $16 shipping service and it takes a week to get your product. What's the point of paying for that type of shipping. I feel like it's a rip off and it's a con. It kind of sealed the deal on me ordering a knife from this website again. I'll go back to Blade HQ
KnifeCenter Response
Feb 12, 2025
We appreciate your feedback. In reference to shipping, your order was received on Thursday, January 30th, after our 3 PM cutoff and was shipped the following business day, Friday, January 31st. As advertised, your order was delivered in two business days, on Tuesday, February 4th. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further assistance.
Hogue Collector Series Ballista II AUTO Folding Knife 2.6" CPM-MagnaCut Two-Tone Bayonet Blade, Matte Black Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Inserts William
Fort Mill, Sc
Feb 09, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Ease of Opening, Handle Material
Too small
Ordered the collector series, knife is so small and hard to open because of size. Will return and search for another usa made hogue knife. This knife would be great if it was larger
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