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Benchmade HK Ally Knife: A lightweight, affordable and effective EDC folding knife

November 2, 2017 by Scott Witner 1 Comment

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

First off I will tell you that this knife has been discontinued from the manufacturer, but still available on the secondary market such as eBay for around $35. I had reservations at first to review this knife solely because it was discontinued, but after realizing how great this folder is I had to let our readers know about it.

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

So what is it that I like so much about this knife?

Lightweight and slim – Although this knife has a pocket clip I prefer to just drop it inside my front pocket. Due to the lightweight and slim design it virtually disappears once inside the pocket.

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

Partially serrated blade made from AUS-8 steel – The AUS-8 steel is a great all around ‘working’ steel that holds a decent edge and is easy to maintain. I prefer a partially serrated blade for utility work. It allows me to cut through materials such as seat belts, rope and clothing quickly and efficiently. For any medical emergency you’re going to want serrations. Serrations also offer you the benefit of not having to regularly hone or sharpen the blade. However, if the blade eventually needs a touch up and you’re not comfortable doing that, Benchmade offers a Lifesharp service where you send your blade in and they sharpen it and tune it up free of charge!

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

Frame lock – The frame lock design on this knife is easy to manipulate with only one hand and will remain locked as you grip the knife.

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

Glass breaker – This is a bonus feature of the knife. I’m not sure how well it works, as I have not had the opportunity to break any glass with it. Again in a medical emergency you may need to break a vehicle window to either extract yourself or get to someone else.

Benchmade HK Ally Knife | No Compromise

All in all the HK Ally has proven to be a reliable companion for daily carry for under $50. One huge benefit of carrying this knife is that if you lose it, it get’s stolen or confiscated you’re not out of a lot of money.


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Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

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