Benchmade 491 Lowden-Crater Blue

The Benchmade 491 Lowden-Crater Blue is a sleek, new flipper knife from the 2025 Blue Class line. A sturdy “AXIS” crossbar lock makes it strong enough to tackle the outdoors but comfortable enough to EDC. The 6061-T6 Aluminum handles have a Crater Blue finish, and provides a secure and comfortable grip. The spear point blade is Bohler M390 steel (Satin Finish). So, you can trust it to cut through even the toughest tasks. Its flipper action is smooth, and its construction, durable. Features a reversible tip-up pocket clip (PVD Coated FDE Finish) for ambidextrous carry. The Benchmade 491 Lowden pocket knife is as stylish as it is functional.

Bohler M390 Steel: Bohler M390 stainless steel is one of the recent wave of “super steels” heralded by knife makers all over the world. It has characteristics of high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance. This means you’re going to get a very fine edge that retains it sharpness even through hard use, with little to no patina. Introduced and manufactured by Bohler-Uddeholm, M390 is a powdered steel. Bohler’s specifications claim a Rockwell hardness of 60 – 62HRC, putting it in the higher echelon of stainless knife steels. M390 is called a “micro clean” steel and takes a mirror finish very well.

Benchmade 491 Lowden-Crater Blue Specifications:

Overall Length: 6.81″
Blade Length: 2.79″
Blade Thickness: 0.90″
Blade Material: Bohler M390
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.02″
Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Handle Color: Crater Blue
Weight: 2.99 oz.
User: Right Hand
Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up
Knife Type: Manual
Opener: Flipper
Lock Type: Crossbar Lock
Country of Origin: USA
Best Use: Everyday Carry

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