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Hogue 64139 Ballista I-Button Automatic Folding Knife - 3.50" CPM-154 Black Cerakote Partially Serrated Drop Point Blade - Matte Black T6 Aluminum Handle (64139)
Product Description
Deploying a hard-use everyday carry folder within high-stress law enforcement, tactical duty, or intensive field rescue scenarios demands blisteringly fast operational velocity and rock-solid deployment reliability. Standard manual pocket knives present an unacceptable tactical bottleneck when trying to open them single-handedly in fast-moving critical moments. Furthermore, typical locking mechanisms can grow structurally unstable under intense plunge pressure, putting the operator's hands at risk. The Hogue 64139 Ballista Automatic masters these strict requirements. Precision engineered to perform as a high-speed duty asset, this tactical workhorse pairs Hogue's lightning-fast internal coiled-spring automatic engine with an exceptionally tough, premium aerospace-alloy handle assembly.
Proudly manufactured in Henderson, Nevada, the high-performance core of the 64139 Ballista centers on a 3.50-inch drop point blade forged from ultra-premium CPM-154 stainless steel. Developed via advanced particle metallurgy, this high-end American alloy achieves a beautifully uniform carbide distribution that maximizes micro-grain edge stability, structural wear resistance, and lateral toughness. The blade is fully cloaked in a premium, non-reflective matte Black Cerakote ceramic coating, shielding raw surfaces against corrosive chemicals and weathering. Featuring a versatile combination edge profile, it balances a precision plain tip for clean slicing with aggressive lower serrations engineered to saw instantly through stubborn nylon straps, thick seatbelts, and heavy rope.
Functionally, the Ballista delivers a remarkably secure, highly authoritative single-handed experience driven by Hogue's recessed I-Button automatic deployment switch. A single deliberate press fires the blade straight out the side with immense kinetic force, locking it into an ironclad lockup with an unmistakable acoustic snap. To prevent accidental pocket firing, the handle spine features an integrated manual slide safety lock that physically isolates the button mechanism. The ergonomic handle is precision CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, hard-anodized in deep Matte Black and styled with radial micro-texture grooves that secure a non-slip purchase. Complete with a deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip and an integrated lanyard attachment point, this hard-use automatic is optimized for low-profile tactical readiness.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Safety Compliance:*
As a high-velocity, side-opening automatic switchblade, the Hogue Ballista is subject to specific regional automatic carry statutes; verify your local state and municipal regulations prior to duty carry. Thanks to Hogue's master-tier machining tolerances, the internal spring chamber is built to run reliably through intense service cycles, yet basic maintenance sustains its factory speed. Avoid packing the internal push-button trigger or safety tracks with thick firearms grease or oil, which trap pocket lint and range dust. Periodically blow out the pivot corridors with compressed air and apply a single mist of high-speed dry lubricant to keep its automatic firing action glassy and crisp.
Key Features
- **High-Velocity Automatic Engine:** Features a recessed I-Button deployment firing system that snaps the blade open sideways instantly with elite kinetic authority.
- **Premium CPM-154 Steel Chemistry:** The 3.50-inch drop point blade utilizes particle metallurgy stainless steel to deliver superior edge retention, impact durability, and easy field maintenance.
- **Matte Black Cerakote Shield:** Coated in a premium ceramic hard coat that lowers cutting drag, eliminates tactical reflections, and acts as an impenetrable shield against harsh environmental corrosion.
- **Aggressive Partially Serrated Combo Edge:** Outfitted with specialized lower serration blocks that cleanly bite through dense canvas webbing, heavy safety belts, and fibrous paracord lines.
- **T6 Aircraft Aluminum Handle:** CNC-machined from 6061-T6 structural aluminum, hard-anodized in deep Matte Black with micro-textured contour channeling for a non-slip purchase.
- **Secondary Manual Spine Safety:** Built with a low-profile manual slide safety switch that locks the push-button mechanism, providing a dual layer of secure pocket transport defense.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Hogue Knives
- Line: Tactical Black Class / Automatic Series
- Model: Ballista Auto Drop Point
- MPN: 64139
- UPC: 743108641392
- Country of Origin: USA (Henderson, Nevada)
- Blade Length: 3.50 Inches (88.9 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.50 Inches (114.3 mm)
- Overall Length: 8.00 Inches (203.2 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.120 Inches (3.0 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-154 Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 57-59 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point with Swedge
- Blade Grind: Flat / Sabre Grind
- Blade Finish: Matte Black Cerakote® Coating
- Edge Type: Combination Edge (Partially Serrated)
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Billet Aluminum
- Handle Colorway: Matte Black Anodized
- Handle Texture: Linear Radial Micro-Grooves
- Action: Side-Opening Automatic
- Lock Mechanism: Recessed Firing I-Button Lock with Manual Slider Safety
- Hardware Architecture: Stainless Steel Torx Fasteners (Blacked Out)
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Left/Right Reversible)
- Weight: 4.20 oz (119.1 g)
