Benchmade 290BK Full Immunity

The Benchmade 290BK Full Immunity is a manual opening mid-sized tactical/EDC folding knife with a wicked Wharncliffe style blade. The handle is 6061-T6 Billet aluminum with steel liners, and has a Crater Blue anodized finish. The alumnium handles are textured to provide a sure grip and incorporates Benchmade’s Axis lock design. The sub-2.5-inch Wharncliffe style blade (plain edge) is CPM-M4 steel with a Cobalt Black Cerakote® finish. Includes a lanyard that speeds up retrieval from the pocket for manual deployment in evolving situations. The Full Immunity™ is a concentrated dose of full-fledged utility in a compact configuration.

CPM-M4 Steel: A high performance tool steel which excels at toughness and arguably holds and edge better than any other carbon steel. Like all CPM steels, CPM M4 is created using Crucible’s patented Crucible Particle Metallurgy process, which provides an extremely homogeneous, stable and grindable product compared to the traditional processes. CPM M4 provides superbly balances levels of abrasion resistance and toughness through high doses of molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten together with reasonably high levels of carbon. It can be hardened to around 62-64.

Benchmade 290BK Full Immunity Specifications:

Overall Length: 5.94″
Blade Length: 2.49″
Blade Thickness: 0.09″
Blade Material: CPM M4
Hardness: 62-64 HRC
Blade Style: Wharncliffe
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Cobalt Black Cerakote®
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 3.46″
Handle Material: 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum
Handle Color: Crater Blue
Frame/Liner: Steel
Weight: 2.37 oz.
User: Right Hand, Left Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
Lock Type: Axis
Country of Origin: USA
Best Use: Everyday Carry, Tactical

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