{"product_id":"benchmade-3550bk-pardue-auto-folding-knife-black","title":"Benchmade Pardue 3550BK Auto – 2.98″ Black 154CM Spear Point, Black Aluminum, AXIS Automatic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Pardue 3550BK Automatic Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Pardue 3550BK is a slim, lightweight push-button automatic designed by custom knifemaker Mel Pardue. It carries a 2.98\" 154CM spear-point blade in a black finish, set in a machined 6061-T6 black aluminum handle with an integrated firing safety. At just 2.80 oz, the 3550BK disappears in a pocket yet snaps open instantly for tactical and everyday tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenchmade Pardue 3550BK Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 2.98\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Spear point, plain edge, black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Push-button automatic with sliding safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.10\"; Closed: 4.10\"; Weight: 2.80 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Mel Pardue; built in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat blade steel is the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Benchmade Pardue 3550BK uses 154CM stainless steel at 58-60 HRC, offering a balanced mix of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Benchmade Pardue 3550BK is a side-opening push-button automatic with a sliding safety, so the spear-point blade deploys and locks with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre automatic knives like the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK legal to carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutomatic knife laws vary by state and city, so check your local regulations before carrying the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK. Many areas limit automatic knives to military, law enforcement, or on-duty carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK include lifetime sharpening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Benchmade Pardue 3550BK is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp Service, which re-sharpens and tunes the knife to a factory edge for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Benchmade Pardue 3550BK is designed and built in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can buy the Benchmade Pardue 3550BK at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, with full factory warranty and LifeSharp coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52791401152832,"sku":"BCM-3350BKPARDUEAUTOFOLD","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/bm_3550_1.jpg?v=1783991592","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-3550bk-pardue-auto-folding-knife-black","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}