Heckler & Koch HK34 with all G10 handles?

powells85 · Dec 27, 2005

On the back of a calender that came inside the Feb. '06 issue of Knives Illustrated there is a Heckler & Koch "ad" showing 2 smaller pics. One of them being the HK34 drop point in 3 variations, a black g10, OD g10, and another in tan. Does anyone know anything about these? Limited edition? Not available to public? Proto?

I really like the look of the OD handle variation. Any info is appreaciated

Mike

fredricktoo · Dec 27, 2005

Heckler & Koch knives are made by Benchmade and are shown on Benchmade's home page. The server (over the holiday weekend) was not returning pages when asked for more info than the group shot that I saw. Today I suppose the techies will be back to work.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_list.asp?category=27

HTH

paulwesley · Dec 27, 2005

hecklerkoch-usa.com might have them

powells85 · Dec 27, 2005

Been thru the Benchmade site and HK site looking earlier and couldn't find anything. Thanks though

powells85 · Dec 28, 2005

Maybe I can scan a pic if it will help.

fredricktoo · Dec 28, 2005

here's a link to Benchmades forums

http://benchmadeforum.com/groupee/forums

need to register to ask questions. I didn't look to see if the HK stuff had been addressed.

Good luck and let us know how you make out

Gary

Richard Gross · Dec 29, 2005

and I have one sitting on my desk. The BM # is 14200SBT. The full HK number is HK34FDCB. Only had it for a couple of hours (just bought it tonight), but first impressions are:

Size and shape very similar to the 420. Just about 1/4" shorter. Blade is BK1 coated and half serrated and half smooth (on my model). Handle is partially aluminum (about 1/3) and the balance is G10 with a very sticky feel. Very non-slip I assume. Blade shape is very similar to the 420. Clip is typical Benchmade as is all the screws. Very slick AXIS action. Actually smoother than the 420 initially. Don't know what the liners are made of. From the appearance, look to be titanium. Could be aluminum as well. Don't know for certain. Overall first impressions are very positive. Time and useage will ultimitaly tell.

powells85 · Dec 29, 2005

Richard, I think you have the normal HK34 DP with the aluminum and plastic overmold.

Here's a bad pic of the one's I'm talking about