Benchmade 581-03 Barrage

The Benchmade 581-03 Barrage is an assisted opening knife with a super smooth opening action. It features milled Blue Canyon Richlite handles with FDE finish dual thumb studs, backspacer, and satin finish hardware, and pocket clip.  This knife also features a safety lock whether in the open or closed position. The drop point style blade is CPM-S30V steel with a stonewash finish.

CPM-S30V Steel: Chris Reeve is famous for developing two steels directly with Crucible Industries, and boy did this partnership result in an awesome product. S30V is, in many eyes, the ultimate EDC steel. Exhibiting very good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpenability, S30V is utilized by a variety of makers for its performance and balance. CPM-S30V has become one of the most used premium steels on the market among knife manufacturers. If you are looking for a high end stainless steel knife that will keep an edge, that will be durable, and will resist corrosion–definitely consider one made with a CPM-S30V blade.

Richlite: Richlite was initially developed as a pattern making tool in the United States in 1943. It is made of a heated, pressed stack of 100% recycled paper in ethanol or methanol resin. The resin system mixture specifically was chosen to avoid high energy emissions during the maturation process. This process is part of the brand’s effort to minimize gas usage and reduce carbon footprint through emission tracking. Physically, it is smooth and has a natural aesthetic. Due to its variety of colors and wide selection of sizes and thicknesses, top designers, developers, and manufacturers recommend the Richlite for knife handles.

Benchmade 581-03 Barrage Specifications:

Overall Length: 8.35″
Blade Length: 3.60″
Blade Thickness: 0.12″
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.75″
Handle Thickness: 0.65″
Handle Material: Richlite (Polymer)
Color: Blue Canyon
Frame/Liner: Steel
Weight: 4.20 oz.
User: Right Hand, Left Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
Knife Type: Spring Assisted
Opener: Thumb Stud
Lock Type: Crossbar Lock
Designer: Osborne
Country of Origin: USA
Best Use: Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry

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