Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 (380270)
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
2026 lineup note: Current. The OK4 (article 380270) is Hultafors' dedicated outdoor/bushcraft fixed blade — Japanese SK5 carbon steel, Scandi grind, EPD anti-rust coating, fire-steel pocket in the sheath. This is a fixed-blade knife, not an axe — the "OK" line also includes the folding OKF; verify the fixed-blade OK4. EU list (UVP) €24.43 per Hultafors' Feb 2026 German price list; Australia street A$44–51.56; Canada CA$45.99–48.99. US MSRP/street UNVERIFIED — limited US distribution (see Pricing).
Version lineage (2023–2026)
- 2019–2022: OK4 launched — Hultafors (Swedish toolmaker, sister brand to Hults Bruk axes) entered the outdoor-knife space with the OK4 (fixed) and OKF (folder): SK5 carbon steel, ground spine for fire steels, measurement scale etched on the blade.
- 2023–2026: current — unchanged design; EU price list Feb 2026 confirms active SKU 380270 at UVP €24.43. No redesign as of Sept 2026.
Overview
The OK4 is the bushcraft community's favorite "Mora alternative with a fire-steel pocket": a 93–94 mm SK5 carbon-steel blade at 58–60 HRC with a true Scandi grind, an EPD rust-protective coating, a Santoprene friction-grip handle, and a textile belt loop with a dedicated pocket for Hultafors' FS fire steel (380280, sold separately). Instagram bushcraft creators show it as a minimalist fire-kit centerpiece — knife, ferro rod, and fatwood in one sheath assembly. At ~€24/A$45 it's priced against the Mora Kansbol, trading stainless convenience for carbon-steel edge performance.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | OK4, article 380270 |
| Blade steel | Japanese SK5 carbon steel (labeled "Japanese knife steel"), 58–60 HRC |
| Blade length | 93–94 mm (~3.7 in) |
| Blade thickness | 3 mm |
| Grind | Scandi; EPD (electrophoretic deposition) rust-protective coating |
| Overall length | 209–210 mm |
| Weight | 109 g knife only (gocommando.com.au spec); 150–160 g with sheath/packaging per other listings — basis varies, see note |
| Handle | PP plastic with Santoprene friction grip; long tang |
| Sheath | Plastic sheath with textile belt loop (fits 80 mm belts) + fire-steel pocket |
| Extras | Ground spine for fire steel; measurement scale engraved on blade |
| Country of origin | Sweden (Hultafors) |
Pricing
- EU UVP: €24.43 — Hultafors German price list, valid from 2026-02-01 (observed 2026-09-20).
- Australia street: A$44–51.56 — gocommando.com.au A$44.00, hg.com.au A$51.56 (observed 2026-09-20).
- Canada: CA$45.99–48.99 — bladescanada.com CA$45.99, bigbeartools.com CA$48.99 (observed 2026-09-20).
- US MSRP/street: UNVERIFIED — the OK4 has limited US distribution; US buyers typically face Amazon third-party or import sellers. No verified US list price found 2026-09-20. Date: 2026-09-20.
In the Box
OK4 knife, plastic sheath with textile belt loop. Fire steel (FS 380280) sold separately.
Warranty
Hultafors warranty against manufacturing defects (handled via Hultafors / regional distributors; tradeinn.com listings cite "official brand warranty"). Exact duration UNVERIFIED — confirm with the regional distributor before publishing.
Support & Parts
Hultafors (Sweden) supports the OK line; replacement sheaths available. The FS fire steel (380280, EU UVP €11.93) is the designed companion accessory.
Community Verdict
The OK4's social pulse is strong in the bushcraft niche: an Instagram gear showcase (Mar 2025, 190 likes) presents the OK4 as a minimalist bushcraft survival set — knife, ferro rod, and fatwood in one sheath — and Hultafors UK's own OK1/OK4 fire-starting post drew "Need both in my life! Nothing but quality from hultafors." A Swedish forest field-test creator (July 2026) documents the folding sibling OKF as "hiking approved" for fire-starting. The recurring community framing: the OK4 is the carbon-steel, fire-kit-integrated alternative to the stainless Mora Kansbol — better edge and sparks, more maintenance. No fabricated scores.
Images
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