Benchmade Phaeton OTF Auto 4600DLC - Black DLC Coated CPM S30V Single Edged Blade & Black 6061-T6 Aluminum Billet Handle - Black Reversible Tip-Down Pocket Clip & Spine-Side Thumb Slide - Double-Action Out the Front Automatic | Made in USA

For years, Benchmade has been offering an abundance of top-of-the-line pocket knives made with the highest-grade materials and with some of the most practical designs. Varying from large fixed blades to small slipjoints and multi-tools, the Oregon-based manufacturer has just about something for everyone. Their growing line of out the front knives has continued to impress over the years and has allowed them to keep up with other big names in the OTF game.

Here, we have the Benchmade Phaeton DLC. Coming all blacked-out in a DLC coating, this OTF is as tactical as it gets. With a CPM S30V blade in a single edged drop point style, the Phaeton comes with a nice and smooth grind as well as easy in-and-out action. With an easy to use spine-side thumbslide, this out the front is meant for the people. Great, yet simple, ergos, and a grippy section of its 6061-T6 aluminum billet handle give this knife the functionality it needs to become an everyday carry. Certainly not one of the most popular OTF's on the market, the Phaeton is throwing its hat in the ring, as it is one of the most surprisingly impressive I've seen for a while. A reversible tip-down pocket clip further grows this knife's case as a must-have by Benchmade.

Specifications

Overall Length: 8.08" (205.23 mm)

Blade Length: 3.45" (87.63 mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.112" (2.84 mm)

Handle Length: 4.63" (117.60 mm)

Handle Thickness: 0.47" (11.94 mm)

Blade Material: CPM S30V Stainless Steel

Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC

Blade Finish: Black DLC Coating

Blade Style: Single Edge Drop Point

Blade Edge: Plain

Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Billet

Handle Finish: Black DLC

Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Down, Black, Deep-Carry

Opening Mechanism: Double-Action Out the Front Automatic, Spine-Side Slide

Weight: 3.01 oz. (85.33 g)

Made in Oregon, USA