Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II Automatic Knife
The Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II is a compact side-opening automatic that fires a 3.17" satin-finished 154CM drop point from a push-button on the handle. It was one of Benchmade's best-selling autos for a reason: the button is easy to hit with a thumb, the integrated safety on the spine locks the button when you want it locked, and the whole knife weighs only 2.58 oz.
The handle is machined and black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, 4.17" closed, with a tip-up pocket clip. The satin drop point on the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II is a plain edge, which is the easier configuration to maintain and the better one for clean slicing.
Specifications – Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II
- Blade length: 3.17" (8.05 cm)
- Blade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC
- Blade style: drop point, satin finish, plain edge
- Blade thickness: 0.097"
- Handle: black anodized machined 6061-T6 aluminum
- Mechanism: push-button automatic with integrated safety
- Closed length: 4.17" | Open length: 7.35"
- Weight: 2.58 oz
- Carry: tip-up pocket clip
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an automatic knife?
An automatic, sometimes called a switchblade, deploys its blade under spring pressure when you press a button or lever. The Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II is a side-opening automatic, so the blade swings out from the side of the handle and locks open.
How does the safety on the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II work?
There is an integrated safety on the spine, right next to the firing button. Sliding it engaged blocks the button so the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II cannot fire in a pocket or a pack.
Is the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II legal to carry?
Automatic knife laws vary by state, county, and city. Check your local and state regulations before buying or carrying the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II, as some jurisdictions limit automatic knives to law enforcement and military personnel.
What steel is the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II blade?
154CM stainless at 58-61 HRC. It is corrosion-resistant and holds a solid working edge, so the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II does not need special care beyond keeping it clean and dry.
Does the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II come with free sharpening?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will sharpen and tune the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II made?
In Oregon City, Oregon, at Benchmade's USA manufacturing facility.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so every Benchmade 2551 Mini Reflex II we sell is genuine and backed by the full Benchmade warranty and LifeSharp service.
