AMERICAN MADE STEEL: 440C is a high-chromium stainless steel with balanced hardness and corrosion resistance. 440C takes a fine edge and is fairly easy to re-sharpen. An excellent value-priced steel for its performance.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMBATIVES PROGRAM: The 178 Spear-point was designed for the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP). The 178 is an optimal tool for self-defense. With that, the handle is a black coated single-piece tool with finger ring.
FIXED BLADE WITH SHEATH BONUS: This knife is permanently open and comes with a sheath to protect the edge. The sheath is MOLLE compatible, malice clip free, injection molded in black or sand with a lanyard hole and a dip-coated clip.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING: The Oregon-based Benchmade factory employs modern laser cutters and CNC machining centers that offer control and tolerances found in the aerospace industry. Precision is that of half the width of a human hair.