{"id":54961,"date":"2016-03-23T20:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T00:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=54961"},"modified":"2016-03-23T20:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T13:42:29","slug":"hoffner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hoffner\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tactical Budget Blade? Hoffner Folding Knife — Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

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I was introduced to Brian Hoffner and his knives at SHOT 2016. He\u2019s an extremely friendly guy with a great personality. Hoffner has an impressive 30+ year background training law enforcement agencies across the country specializing in weapons and tactics. I can assure you he is the \u201creal-deal.\u201d Through the years of training police officers and civilians at his personal training facility, he saw a need to create the most versatile knife for self -defense and I think he nailed it.<\/p>\n

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At first glance, the Hoffner folder appears to be nothing special. Design wise it\u2019s rather plain looking but that\u2019s also what I like about it. The knife isn\u2019t flashy or gaudy nor was it meant to be. Hoffner himself will tell you this knife says \u201cdon\u2019t prosecute me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once you hold the Hoffner it becomes apparent this knife is more than just a tactical folder. There are subtle changes to the grip that are so simple yet effective, I can\u2019t believe it hasn\u2019t been done before (at least none that I know of). The folder is well made and feels great in the hand. The one thing I really like about its appearance is that I\u2019m not afraid to pull it out at a family picnic and I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to use it as a last ditch effort to stop an attacker. The Hoffner folder has been my go to EDC knife for the last 8 weeks and will continue to be a regular in my carry rotation.<\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n
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Here’s the Hoffner CQB compared to my Spyderco Tenacious.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Hoffner folder comes in two different sizes, 2.8 and 3.5 in. blades. I picked up the 3.5 in. model at SHOT show featuring a traditional spear point blade profile with black finish. The knife is well made with full steel liners, hefty stainless frame pins and steel liner lock with detent ball allowing for smooth deployment. The liner lock activates with very positive engagement locking mid-blade giving me confidence the skin on my knuckles won\u2019t get shaved from a faulty lock.<\/p>\n

It sports 3.5 in. blade in a spear point profile making it ideal for everyday use and self-defense. Dual thumb studs allow for ambidextrous deployment and is composed of 440C stainless steel. 440C is a high-alloy steel with great corrosion resistance thanks to large amounts of Chromium. Everyone has their favorite knife steel and to each their own, but 440C offers a great balance of corrosion and wear resistance for the everyday user. It is relatively easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. I haven\u2019t been able to get it razor sharp yet, but I\u2019ll admit I am not a pro when it comes to knife sharpening.<\/p>\n

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The handle is equipped with olive G-10 handle scales with large round cutouts mid-handle. Handles are offered in two different styles, smooth and chiseled grips. Indexing cutouts make transitioning between forward and reverse grip easy. With a little practice, switching grips becomes second nature. The handle boasts aggressive jimping which I found useful in preventing any knife slip. Even when cutting up some vegetables with wet hands, it stayed in place. Hoffner designed the end of the knife for pressure point applications and the top of the knife as a blunt striking object. The pocket clip is reversible, low profile making it snag free and sits deep in the pocket, which I prefer, resting tip-down. And for those who like to decorate your knives, feel free to add a lanyard.<\/p>\n

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Traditional spear point design. The finish has held up well with hard use.<\/p><\/div>\n

Specs<\/h2>\n