{"product_id":"benchmade-3550sbk-pardue-auto-black-combo-edge","title":"Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Automatic Knife 2.98″ 154CM Black Combo Edge, Black Aluminum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto – 154CM Push-Button Automatic Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto is a compact push-button automatic knife from Mel Pardue's long-running collaboration with Benchmade. Press the button and the 2.98\" 154CM spear point fires from the handle and locks open, ready to work. An integrated safety lets you block the button when the knife is stowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black combo edge pairs a plain forward section for clean slicing with rear serrations that bite through rope, webbing and other fibrous material. Machined 6061-T6 aluminum keeps the handle rigid at 2.80 oz, and the black anodized finish holds up to daily pocket carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.98\" 154CM stainless spear point blade, black coated, combo edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button automatic deployment with integrated safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack anodized machined 6061-T6 aluminum handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.80 oz carry weight, 7.10\" overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable steel pocket clip, tip-down carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMel Pardue design, made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 2.98\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.090\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape: Spear point, combo edge, black coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening: Push-button automatic with safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 4.10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 7.10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.80 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is an automatic knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn automatic knife, sometimes called a switchblade, deploys its blade from the fully closed position at the press of a button or switch, driven by an internal spring. The Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto is a side-opening automatic, so the blade swings out from the side of the handle rather than sliding out the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the push-button automatic on the Benchmade 3550SBK work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coil spring holds tension on the blade while a plunge lock catches it in the closed position. Pressing the button releases that catch, the spring swings the blade open and the lock re-engages to hold it there. The Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto adds an integrated safety that blocks the button so the knife will not fire in a pocket or pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre automatic knives legal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends entirely on where you are. Automatic knife laws vary by country, by state and sometimes by city, and they have changed in many US states in recent years. Confirm the current rules for your location, and for anywhere you plan to travel, before buying or carrying the Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto. Going Gear cannot advise on the law where you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs 154CM a good blade steel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e154CM is a proven American stainless steel that Benchmade has used for decades. It holds a working edge well, resists corrosion and sharpens without much fuss. On the Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto it is a sound match for an everyday automatic that needs to stay ready in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is LifeSharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime factory service. Send your Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto to Benchmade and they will sharpen the blade, replace worn hardware where possible and return it to working condition, free of charge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto is designed and manufactured at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so the Benchmade 3550SBK Pardue Auto ships as a genuine factory product with full manufacturer warranty and LifeSharp coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52832330481984,"sku":"BCM-3550SBKPARDUEAUTOFOLD","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_1ef843b7-8a96-4b19-a227-a6aa25724f02.jpg?v=1784484994","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-3550sbk-pardue-auto-black-combo-edge","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}