Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock

The Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock is built for the shallow game—cover, angles, and quick decisions—using the proven 1.5 size and shape Kevin VanDam dialed in from the original HC Square Bill. The Hard Knock rattle system adds a sharper call that helps fish find it when visibility is limited or the bite needs waking up.

Work the Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock with a steady retrieve, then mix in short pauses and quick speed changes to let that wandering, searching motion show up. The thin, durable squarebill grabs water right away to get down fast, and it’s designed to deflect hard off wood, rock, and shallow cover without losing its hunting attitude—exactly the kind of contact that turns lookers into biters.

Why Bass Anglers Love It

• Keeps fish committed in shallow cover, thanks to an aggressive Hard Knock rattle that pulls attention and provokes reaction strikes.
• Tracks and hunts with an erratic, wandering action that helps you locate active bass on long banks and short targets alike.
• Creates strike-triggering deflections off cover, thanks to a thin squarebill that grabs water and redirects cleanly.
• Covers the prime shallow window efficiently as a dependable bass crankbait for wood, rock, and mixed cover lines.
• Maintains the familiar casting and running profile anglers expect from the Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock, now with a louder attitude.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 2-3/4in
• Weight: 3/8oz
• Running Depth: 3–5ft