HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 – 5.51" Gray Titanium DC53 Drop Point Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Companion Knife
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 is a two-knife fixed blade survival knife set built for camping, hunting, and hard outdoor use. The main knife carries a 5.51" gray titanium coated DC53 tool steel drop point blade, 0.22" thick, on a black G10 handle with a 440 stainless steel glass breaker pommel. A compact 2.4" stonewashed 5Cr15 companion knife rides alongside it, and both knives lock into a single carbon fiber pattern Kydex sheath. Going Gear is an authorized HX Outdoors dealer.
Shoppers comparing fixed blade knives with sheath, camp knives, and the best fixed blade survival knife options will find the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 covers heavy chopping and batoning with the main blade while the companion knife handles food prep and fine detail work.
HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
HX Outdoors |
| Model |
Rock Apex Pro |
| SKU |
D-342 |
| Blade Length |
5.51" (140 mm) |
| Overall Length |
11.10" (282 mm) |
| Blade Thickness |
0.22" (5.5 mm) |
| Blade Steel |
DC53 tool steel, vacuum heat treated |
| Blade Finish |
Gray titanium coating |
| Blade Style |
Drop Point |
| Handle Material |
Black G10 |
| Handle Length |
4.84" (123 mm) |
| Pommel |
440 stainless steel glass breaker |
| Companion Knife |
2.4" stonewashed 5Cr15 blade, 5.35" overall, 1.31 oz |
| Sheath |
Kydex with carbon fiber pattern (holds both knives) |
| Weight |
13.05 oz main knife; 19.19 oz with sheath and companion knife |
| Knife Type |
Fixed Blade |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blade length of the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342?
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 has a 5.51" (140 mm) drop point blade on the main knife and a 2.4" blade on the companion knife. The main knife measures 11.10" overall, putting the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 in large camp knife and survival knife territory.
What steel is used in the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342?
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 uses DC53 for the main blade. DC53 is a Japanese cold-work tool steel developed as an improvement on D2 — it offers similar edge retention with better toughness, so the thick 0.22" blade on the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 resists chipping during chopping and batoning. The gray titanium coating adds corrosion protection since DC53 is not a stainless steel. The companion knife uses stonewashed 5Cr15 stainless steel, which is easy to sharpen and highly rust resistant.
Is DC53 a good knife steel?
Yes — DC53 is a good choice for a hard-use fixed blade like the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342. It is tougher than D2 at the same hardness, holds a working edge well, and responds well to the vacuum heat treatment HX Outdoors applies. Keep the uncoated edge lightly oiled, as with any non-stainless tool steel.
What handle material does the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 have?
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 features a black G10 handle, 4.84" long, with a 440 stainless steel glass breaker at the pommel. G10 is a fiberglass laminate that stays grippy when wet, does not absorb moisture, and holds up to years of outdoor abuse.
What comes with the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342?
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 is a set: the 5.51" DC53 main knife, a 2.4" 5Cr15 companion knife, and a carbon fiber pattern Kydex sheath that carries both knives together. It ships in HX Outdoors retail packaging.
Does the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 come with a sheath?
Yes — the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 comes with a Kydex sheath finished in a carbon fiber pattern. The sheath has a dedicated slot for the companion knife, so both blades of the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 stay secured on your belt or pack.
Is the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 a good survival knife?
Yes — the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 pairs a thick 5.51" DC53 chopper with a light 5Cr15 companion knife for detail work, giving you a full fixed blade survival knife kit in one Kydex sheath. The G10 handle, glass breaker pommel, and 13 oz heft make the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 a dependable camp knife for bushcraft, hunting, and emergency use.
Where can I buy the HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342?
The HX Outdoors Rock Apex Pro D-342 is available at Going Gear, an authorized HX Outdoors dealer. Going Gear carries the HX Outdoors fixed blade lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.
