Benchmade - 495 Vector folding knife
Benchmade - 495 Vector folding knife
The Benchmade 495 Vector is a classic edc folder, equipped with a spear point head made of CPM-S30V steel, a double locking mechanism and a flipper used to quickly unfold the blade with one hand.
The Benchmade 495 Vector is a large folding knife that is great for both everyday urban use and light field work.
CPM-S30V high quality powder steel
Head length 91 mm was made of made of CPM-S30V powder steel hardened to a hardness of 58-60 HRC. This type of steel is characterized by high hardness, corrosion resistance, and high carbide content affecting long maintenance of excellent sharpness.
The blade has a striking shape spear-point, in which the strong tip and the decorative false blade. Head with symmetrical profile provides very good penetration, has high stress resistance and not bad cutting properties.
Quick and convenient unfolding
The blade of the knife can be instantly unfolded with one hand, using the flipper, which can be comfortably operated by both right- and left-handed people. Thanks to the assistance system Axis Assist, only need to lightly press the pin, the internal spring will automatically do the rest of the work for us.
The Benchmade 495 Vector has two locks, a standard axis mechanism and an additional safety feature, which protects against accidental unfolding of the knife, e.g. while carrying it.
Profiled g10 laminate facings are attached to solid steel inserts, which are responsible for the strength and rigidity of the structure Non-slip texturing of the handle provides a solid and comfortable grip on the knife.
Open design makes it easy to clean the knife and limits its weight. Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is ensured by a high-set clip, with the possibility of switching to the other side.
Technical Data:
- Spear Point blade profile
- Hardness of steel [HRC] 58-60
- AXIS-ASSIST blade lock type
- Folding knife type
- Flipper opening type
Additional data
- The carrying clip is
- Cladding material laminate - G-10
- Corrosion resistance high
- Resistance to dulling very high
- Type of grinding flat
- Opening assist yes, spring-loaded
- Application (purpose) EDC
Dimensions:
- Overall length [mm] 214
- Blade length [mm] 91
- Length after folding [mm] 122
- Blade thickness [mm] 2.54
- Weight [g] 116.5
