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2022 was a special year for designer Dietmar Pohl. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary, he was able to travel to the place where both the story of the film First Blood began and his personal life story: Hope, British Columbia, Canada.
To honor the 40th anniversary, Dietmar Pohl designed the extraordinary MK-9 Legacy survival knife, which had its world premiere in Hope. The very first prototype of the MK-9 Legacy with Kydex® sheath was presented on the banks of the Fraser River in the breathtaking landscape of British Columbia. The Pohl Force MK-11 also made its debut there. The time in Hope became an unforgettable experience!
Hope BC, as the film location of First Blood, celebrated the 40th anniversary in October 2022 with a very special anniversary weekend. Fans from all over the world pilgrimaged to the atmospheric town in beautiful British Columbia.
Wallace Street in HOPE, BC – the place where the series started with the legendary car chase. The place where it all began 40 years ago!
This summer, First to Last Blood comes full circle. World premiere during 40th anniversary celebrations in Hope, BC last October. With the MK-9 Legacy you will discover Dietmar Pohl’s most personal knife he has ever designed.
It is not easy to find some of the famous film locations in and around Hope and Vancouver. Some of them are hidden deep in the forests of British Columbia. Since many years Scott Hardy is dedicated to this activity with great passion.
For the 40th anniversary celebrations in Hope BC, the place where it all began, he could not be missed: Actor StephenChang. Well known as the VC Commander from First Blood.
MK-9 Legacy
We are very happy to present you the new MK-9 Legacy directly from Hope BC, the place where it all began.