As the newest addition to the Vector family, 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.

Designer: Benchmade

Mechanism: AXIS® Assist flipper with integrated safety

Action: Manual-opening

Blade Steel: CPM-20CV (59-61 HRC)

Blade Length: 3.6” (9.14cm)

Blade Thickness: 0.1" (2.540mm)

Open Length: 8.42" (21.39cm)

Closed Length: 4.82" (12.24cm)

Handle Thickness: 0.60" (15.24mm)

Weight: 4.5oz. (127.57g)

 

FEATURES:

Blade Edge: Plain

Blade Finish: Satin

Blade Steel: CPM-20CV (59-61 HRC)

Blade Style/Shape: Drop-point with compound gring; flat ground, wedger tip with hollow ground main

Clip Type: Black Oxide; Deep-Carry

Clip Position: Tip-up

Handle Material: Smooth milled, contoured OD green G10 with white G10 pinstripe layer

Lanyard Hole: Yes

MOLLE Compatible: No

USE: Everyday