{"product_id":"benchmade-14808bk-hk-turmoil-otf-automatic-knife-3-47-blade","title":"Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil OTF Automatic Knife 3.47″ D2 Black Drop Point, Aluminum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil comes from the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line Benchmade built and branded in Oregon City. It is a double-action out-the-front automatic, meaning the same ambidextrous thumb button drives the 3.47\" D2 blade out and pulls it back in. The black-coated drop point and black anodized aluminum handle keep the whole thing low-profile at 3.43 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 14808BK HK Turmoil stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-action OTF\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one thumb button both fires and retracts the blade, no manual recocking required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD2 tool steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at 60-62 HRC, a semi-stainless steel known for holding a hard-working edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbidextrous asymmetrical thumb button\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to find by feel with either hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack anodized aluminum handle\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.47\" thick, slim enough to disappear in a pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible pocket clip\u003c\/strong\u003e for left or right side carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: D2, 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.47\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: Drop point, plain edge, black coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Black anodized aluminum, 0.47\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Double-action out-the-front automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength open: 8.10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength closed: 4.63\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.43 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry: Reversible pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an OTF knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTF stands for out the front. Instead of pivoting open from the side, the blade travels straight out of the front of the handle. The Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil is an OTF automatic, so the blade deploys in line with the handle at the press of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a double-action OTF work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a double-action OTF the same control both fires and retracts the blade. Push the thumb button on the Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil forward and the blade shoots out and locks; pull the button back and the blade withdraws into the handle. A single-action OTF, by contrast, has to be recocked by hand after each deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre OTF knives legal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTF automatics are regulated the same way as other automatic knives, and the rules vary by state and sometimes by city. Check your current state and local laws before ordering the Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil, as we cannot advise on the rules where you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes D2 steel rust, and how should I care for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is a semi-stainless tool steel with less chromium than a true stainless, so it can spot or patina if left wet. The coating on the Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil protects the flats, but the sharpened edge is bare steel. Wipe it dry after use and keep a light film of oil on the edge and in the blade channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere was the 14808BK made, and can Benchmade still service it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil was made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, as part of the Benchmade-built Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line. Benchmade's LifeSharp sharpening and service program covers knives Benchmade manufactured, though this model is discontinued, so contact Benchmade directly to confirm parts and service availability before sending it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 14808BK HK Turmoil has been discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828474278208,"sku":"BCM-14808BK","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_3ee5704c-7280-43c3-9bba-9c3330370640.jpg?v=1784424056","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-14808bk-hk-turmoil-otf-automatic-knife-3-47-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}