The Benchmade 565-1 Mini Freek is an upgraded version of Benchmade’s popular Mini Freek model. It is a reliable everyday carry knife made to handle just about every cutting situation. It features a premium CPM-S90V stainless steel blade that offers great edge retention and wear resistance. The blade has a satin finish and a plain cutting edge. This Benchmade Mini Freek features a carbon fiber handle that is lightweight, durable, and provides excellent grip security during use with its deep grooved texturing. Finishing off this awesome design is a red anodized thumb stud, and red anodized backspacers. The Mini Freek is a manual opening knife that has a fully ambidextrous setup with dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and Benchmade’s AXIS® lock mechanism. NOTE: The 565-1 Mini-Freek is a new model for 2020. Current models in stock are marked “First Production” on the backside of the blade.
CPM-S90V Steel: CPM-S90V steel is well known for its wear-resistance. According to Crucible, S90V is used in plastic feedscrews, valve components, nozzles, slitters, cutters, gear pumps, pelletizing equipment, bearings, and other hard use parts. In the knifemaking world, S90V is legendary for its near perfect edge-retention. It is close to impossible to dull a blade made of CPM S90V. That being said, you need the patience of a saint to sharpen it, however infrequent that may be. S90V is in the upper echelon of knifemaking “super steels”, as is evident by the hefty price tag that accompanies the knives to which it adorns.
Benchmade 565-1 Mini Freek Specifications:
Overall Length: 7.05″
Blade Length: 3.00″
Cutting Edge: 2.875″
Blade Width: 1.00″
Blade Thickness: 0.10″
Blade Material: CPM-S90V
Hardness: 59-61 RC
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Satin
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.05″
Handle Width: 1.05″
Handle Thickness: 0.59″
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Handle Color: Black – Carbon Fiber
Frame/Liner: None
Weight: 2.6 oz.
