Benchmade - 9051SBK AFO II Folding Knife

Benchmade - 9051SBK AFO II Folding Knife

The Benchmade 9051SBK AFO II is a large automatic knife for uniformed services, featuring a partially serrated CPM 154 stainless steel blade, an enlarged deployment button, and solid anodized aluminum facings.

Head

The knife has a slim blade with a length of 90 mm, made of 154CM hard tool steel,hardened to a hardness of 58-61 HRC. 154CM is a high-carbon stainless steel enriched with molybdenum, so it can be described as an improved version of 440C.

American 154CM steel is valued for its resistance to corrosion and wear (high impact strength), long maintenance of working sharpness, and relative ease of sharpening.

A blade with a usable drop-point profile coated with a layer of black Teflon, which protects against minor scratches and emphasizes the tactical nature of the knife. The knife has a a clearly marked blade belly and a strong hilt. A head with such a profile is an excellent choice for those looking for a knife with very good cutting properties and a durable tip. The thickness of the wedge at its widest point is 3.1 mm, which is a compromise between the durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work.

Partially serrated blade facilitates cutting hard (e.g., plastic and bone) and fibrous materials (ropes, belts, tapes). Combo blades (a combination of smooth and serrated cutting edge) are favored by soldiers, rescue workers, and those looking for tools with a wider range of applications.

Knife operation

The main advantage of the automatic knife, is comfortable and fast unfolding system. Unlike models with an assisted head, in an automatic knife unfolding of the blade requires only pressing a button, which is responsible for releasing the lock and activating the internal spring.

Folding the blade requires pushing the button again and manually retracting the blade. Such functionality makes the "automats" very popular among soldiers, uniformed service personnel and edc enthusiasts.

The release button is embedded in a milled cutout, so it does not protrude above the handle. Enlarged activation button allows comfortable operation of the knife with tactical gloves.

The knife uses a 30% reinforced locking mechanism, which prevents accidental pressing of the activation button and folding of the blade. The slide of the second safety mechanism is located on the back of the handle.

When using an automatic knife, it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and prudence.

Handle

The knife has solid 6061-T6 anodized aircraft aluminum facings forming a monolithic whole with the backspacer. Thanks to the precise 3D machining, the handle has a striking design and good grip, which is provided by deep cutters and ergonomic shape.

The black anodized coating is resistant to fading, scratching and abrasion, which guarantees the attractive appearance of the knife for a long time. In the back of the handle there is a a hole useful for attaching a cable or braided paracord.

The spacer (backspacer) has an open design for easy cleaning of the knife.

Discreetly carrying the knife in your pocket allows you to standard clip with the possibility of attachment in 4 positions.

For carrying the knife there is a nylon sheath fastened with a drive, compatible with the Molle fastening system.

Technical Data:

• Hardness of steel [HRC] 58-61
• Folding knife type
• Opening type button
• Stainless steel type - 154CM

Additional data

• The carrying clip is
• Cladding material metal - anodized aluminum
• Material of the sheath nylon
• Corrosion resistance high
• Resistance to dulling good
• Type of grinding flat
• Opening assist yes, spring-loaded
• Tactical use (purpose)

Dimensions

• Total length [mm] 216
• Blade length [mm] 90
• Length after folding [mm] 126
• Blade thickness [mm] 3.15
• Weight [g] 164