Benchmade 430SBK Redoubt

The Benchmade 430SBK Redoubt is an excellent mid-sized cutter with the cutting power to meet your needs. It features a Gray Grivory handle scales with a textured green grips. The partially serrated drop point style blade is CPM-D2 steel with a cerakote black finish. A reversible deep-carry pocket clip for subtle carry, thumb stud openers for fast action, AXIS lock mechanism for secure lock-up, and a reversible, deep-carry tip-up pocket clip finish off this excellent cutting tool. If there is ever a time when you must go alone, the brand-new 430BK Redoubt™ will keep you confident and capable. Made in the USA for when you’re your own first responder, the 430BK Redoubt™ is a solid EDC for utility and self-defense. Grivory® handles and a drop-point CPM-D2 blade make this modern workhorse Black Class knife a reliable addition to your preparedness kit.

CPM-D2 Steel: Crucible has taken their well-respected D-2 steel powderized and re-smelted to achieve CPM D2, which has more evenly distributed carbides, adding even better wear resistance to an already impressive steel. Considered a high carbon steel in this more distributed state, regular D-2 does air-harden which could present difficulties for the amateur maker. However, when heat treated and ground properly, CPM D2 is a monster in any application, taking everything the user throws at it and then asking for more. The high carbon and carbide density translate to an edge that forms a burr that is commonly described as eerily sharp no matter the abuse and use. If there is any downside to this steel is that it may not offer the best corrosion resistance, but when well maintained and cared for, makes a knife worth several lifetimes.

Benchmade 430SBK Redoubt Specifications:

Overall Length: 8.29″
Blade Length: 3.55″
Cutting Edge: 3.375″
Blade Width: 1.00″
Blade Thickness: 0.13″
Blade Material: CPM D2
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Black (Cerakote)
Edge Type: Partially Serrated
Handle Length: 4.75″
Handle Width: 1.125″
Handle Thickness: 0.62″
Handle Material: Polymer
Color: Gray, Green
Frame/Liner: Steel
Weight: 3.71 oz.
User: Right Hand, Left Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up

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