Buy Benchmade Pardue Design BK1-Coated Presidio ComboEdge KnifeBenchmade Pardue Design BK1-Coated Presidio ComboEdge Knife Product Description:
- Blade Length: 3.42-Inch
- Overall Length/Closed Length: 8.25-Inch/4.87-Inch
- Blade Material/Hardness: 154CM Stainless Steel/58-60HRC
- Blade Style: Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
- Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Product Description
The Benchmade 5000 has a 154-CM satin finish BK1-Coated ComboEdge blade. The black anodized, machined 6061 T-6 aluminum handle features milled ribs that add gripability to the already contoured handle. The AXIS lock system makes the knife easier (and faster) to open and close. 420J stainless steel liners and a reversible steel carry-clip which can be reversed for right or left handers. It’s an unbeatable duplicate of the Benchmade automatic Model 5000 Auto AXIS, but in a Manual version! BK1 coating provides excellent corrosion protection, which exceeds the ASTM-117 spec for saltwater while possessing higher scratch resistance.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By Customer
This knife was sent to me in Iraq. It survived two tours in the marine infantry and has cut everything; plastic, rope, wood... It came with a great edge as do all benchmades but it is very hard to find anyone that can bring it back to its original edge. It is very heavy for a knife which is one of the reasons that I like it and the handle is large enough that it will not slip out of your had when wet or bloody. The ribs on the handle add to the grip but they do a good job of eating through your cloths if you have it clipped to you. I have worn this everyday for four years and use it for everything, this knife was made to last.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By David Bush
I was given this knife as a gift and later picked up the automatic version of it as well. Turns out I prefer this version over the automatic. I have been using it for just over three years now.Knife body is all metal construction and extremely solid. Fits very well in hand, curvature of the body molds to the palm and the flairs/grooves before the blade provide excellent grip and security in hand while using it. The ergonomics are equally excellent when you hold the knife backwards and take the more aggressive reverse grip.Legendary Benchmade locking mechanism, equally easy to open and close the knife with one hand. No problem. You cannot close the automatic version with one hand, which is why I prefer this one.I periodically apply a dab of gun oil to the locking mechanism and blade pivot to keep them smooth. I can give a good push on the thumb tab of the blade and it will fling into locked, open position. That's how smooth the mechanism is (and why an automatic version of this knife is not really necessary).The blade is a little shorter and little thinner than I would ideally like, but I have never had an issue with it in application.Benchmade service is excellent. I had another Benchmade that had the clip break off; mailed it with a $5 check for shipping back to BM and they replaced the clip, sharpened the blade, cleaned the knife and had it back to me within a week. I have not yet needed to send this one in for anything though.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Peekay Powers
I own the auto version of this and will be buying this version soon! I just ordered a griptilian and am slapping myself for not buying this instead. The reason why is because I'm now a vet/civilian, when I was in the Army this knife was legal to have on me, during work, etc. Now, if I actually have to use a knife in self defense, etc..I will be screwed with an automatic knife. Even though the automatic version of this is the best knife I've ever owned in my life I have to accept the fact it's now illegal. Not only that, if I was to get pulled over and searched, and had the automatic knife on me, and the LEO recognized it as automatic, it would be confiscated from me :(. I highly suggest buying this knife, if you want a good evenly distributed weighted knife that is ambidextrous for us lefties!
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