{"product_id":"benchmade-3150-impel-automatic-knife-satin-blade","title":"Benchmade 3150 Impel Automatic Knife 1.98″ CPM-S30V Satin Clip Point, Aluminum \u0026 G10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 3150 Impel is a Matthew Lerch design built as a gentleman's automatic. At 1.98\" the CPM-S30V blade sits just under the two-inch mark that keeps it in the California-legal class, and the machined aluminum handle with its black G10 inlay dresses up well enough for a jacket pocket. Press the button and the blade fires; flip the slide safety and it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 3150 Impel stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S30V blade steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at 58-60 HRC, a premium stainless that balances edge retention with corrosion resistance and easy upkeep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-button automatic\u003c\/strong\u003e with an integrated slide safety, so the blade will not fire in your pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-two-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.98\", which places the Impel in the Cali-legal category many buyers look for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined aluminum handle with black G10 inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e, just 2.10 oz and 3.06\" closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Benchmade 3150 Impel, designed by Matthew Lerch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: CPM-S30V, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 1.98\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.100\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: Clip point, plain edge, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Machined aluminum with black G10 inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Push-button side-opening automatic with slide safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength open: 5.03\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength closed: 3.06\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.10 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry: Removable tip-down steel pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an automatic knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn automatic knife, often called a switchblade, opens under spring power when you press a button rather than pushing the blade open by hand. On the Benchmade 3150 Impel a single press of the handle button fires the 1.98\" blade open and locks it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre automatic knives legal to own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic knife laws vary by state and even by city, and some places restrict ownership, carry, or both. The Benchmade 3150 Impel's sub-two-inch blade puts it in a class some jurisdictions treat more permissively, but you should check your current state and local laws before ordering, as we cannot advise on the rules where you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 3150 Impel have a safety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade 3150 Impel has an integrated slide safety next to the firing button. Engage it and the button is locked out, which is what makes an automatic this small comfortable to carry loose in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does LifeSharp cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifeSharp is Benchmade's free factory service. Send in your Benchmade 3150 Impel and Benchmade will clean, oil, adjust, and resharpen it back to a factory edge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade 3150 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 3150 Impel is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.\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 3150 Impel has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828470149440,"sku":"BCM-3150","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_64e0a591-92f8-48cb-bd9d-f9414c5816b8.jpg?v=1784424008","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-3150-impel-automatic-knife-satin-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}