Description

BM496: 496 Vector | Benchmade Design

Benchmade

The 496 Vector is a detail-laden AXIS-Assist flipper that oozes style at every angle. This EDC will hang with the best of them, featuring Benchmade’s first compound grind blade crafted from CPM-20CV. Full stainless steel liners, a gray aluminum bolster, and dual-colored G10 handles provide strength and comfort to this unique design.

Features

Smooth milled, contoured OD green G10 handle scales with white G10 pinstripe layer

Milled, contoured aluminum bolster

AXIS-Assist flipper mechanism with integrated safety

Black oxide; tip-up, deep carry pocket clip

CPM-20CV premium stainless steel blade (59-61HRC)

Drop point blade with compound grind; flat ground, wedge tip with hollow ground main

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.60″ (9.14 cm)

Closed Length: 4.82″ (12.24 cm)

Overall Length: 8.42″ (21.39 cm)

Blade Material: CPM-20CV Stainless Steel

Blade Thickness: 0.100″ (2.54 mm)

Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Finish: Satin

Handle Thickness: 0.60″ (15.24 mm)

Handle Material: Contoured OD Green G10 with Aluminum Bolsters

Locking Mechanism: AXIS Lock

Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry Tip-Up, Right/Left

Weight: 4.50 oz. (127.57 g)

Designer: Benchmade

AXIS-Assist Mechanism

Made in the USA