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Phaeton®

Black Aluminum

Regular price $450.00
SKU:4600DLC
Phaeton® Black Aluminum automatic knife angled open, tip down | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum tactical knife shown front view, closed | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum OTF knife shown back view, opened | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum textured grip detail close-up view | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum knife exploded parts diagram view | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum automatic knife angled open, tip down | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum tactical knife shown front view, closed | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum OTF knife shown back view, opened | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum textured grip detail close-up view | Benchmade Knife Co.
Phaeton® Black Aluminum knife exploded parts diagram view | Benchmade Knife Co.
Color: Black Aluminum
Handle: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Blade: S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Mechanism:Double-Action Out-The-Front Automatic

Tactical

Best For

  • Low-Profile Carry
  • Fast-Action EDC
  • General Utility
Steel & Materials Guide

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Full Specifications

The new spine-fire OTF combines speed and style in a semi-tactical every day carry.

Tactical

Phaeton® | Black Aluminum

Specifications

Open Length

8.08'' | 20.52cm

Blade Thickness

0.125'' | 3.18mm

Blade Length

3.45'' | 8.76cm

Closed Length

4.63'' | 11.76cm

Handle Thickness

0.47'' | 11.94mm

Weight

3.01oz | 85.33g

Blade Steel

S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Blade Style

Clip-Point

Blade Finish

DLC

Mechanism

Double-Action Out-The-Front Automatic

Handle Material

Aluminum

Handle Color

Black

Clip Style

Deep Carry

Clip Finish

Black Oxide

Molle Compatible

No

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  • Premium Materials SINCE 1987

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