A New Cel Shade Finish Debuting at SHOT Show

This knife is scheduled for a retail drop on opening day of SHOT Show, 1/20 at 12:00 PM EST, and quantities will be limited.

The Heretic Hydra V4 is a powerful, purpose-built single-action OTF, and this Shipwreck Cel Shade configuration marks the debut of an entirely new finish developed through in-house experimentation at Heretic Knives. This release represents a new creative direction, combining aggressive surface detail with bold, high-contrast color.

This version features the Recurve Hydra blade paired with the all-new Shipwreck Cel Shade Cerakote. The finish uses layered, distressed color tones and a deeply engraved Heretic logo that is UV reactive, creating a striking visual pop under black light. It’s a finish that demands to be seen in person to fully appreciate the depth and texture.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply

The Hydra has always been about controlled power and mechanical confidence, and this Shipwreck Cel Shade version pushes the visual side further than anything we’ve seen before. It’s still very much a hard-use Heretic OTF, but the finish gives it real personality without compromising function.

What Makes This Hydra Stand Out

• Single-Action OTF Mechanism, spring-driven deployment with manual retraction via charging handle

• Recurve Blade Profile, designed for aggressive slicing and utility

• Shipwreck Cel Shade Finish, a brand-new Cerakote treatment developed in-house

• UV Reactive Engraved Logo, highly visible under black light

• Heretic Build Quality, tight tolerances and robust construction

• Made in the USA, manufactured and finished domestically

Specifications

• Model: Hydra V4

• Action: Single-Action OTF Automatic

• Blade Style: Recurve

• Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut

• Blade Finish: Cel Shade Cerakote

• Handle Material: Aluminum

• Deployment: Push-button automatic

• Retraction: Manual charging handle

• Country of Origin: USA

Why You’ll Want It

The Hydra V4 Shipwreck Cel Shade is equal parts innovation and attitude. It delivers the authoritative single-action performance the Hydra is known for, while introducing a bold new finish that sets this release apart from anything else in the lineup. If you care about American-made knives and want to see manufacturers continue to push design forward here at home, this is exactly the kind of piece worth supporting.