Benchmade 417 Fact – CPM-S30V AXIS Lock Folding Knife
The Benchmade 417 Fact is a slim, long-bladed manual folder with the proportions of a classic Italian stiletto and the hardware of a modern EDC knife. A 3.95" CPM-S30V spear point rides on the AXIS lock, so it opens and closes one-handed from either side with your fingers well clear of the edge.
Semi-skeletonized 6061-T6 billet aluminum scales over stainless liners keep the Fact rigid without making it heavy, and at 0.48" thick it slips into a pocket far more easily than the blade length suggests. This is the manual model, not the push-button 4170BK Auto Fact.
Key Features
- 3.95" CPM-S30V spear point blade, 58-60 HRC, satin finish, plain edge
- Manual opening with dual thumb studs, ambidextrous AXIS lock
- Semi-skeletonized black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle over stainless liners
- Slim 0.48" handle thickness, 3.24 oz
- Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up left or right
- Made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 417 Fact
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade length: 3.95"
- Blade thickness: 0.110"
- Blade shape: Spear point, plain edge, satin finish
- Handle: Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, 0.48" thick
- Lock: AXIS lock, manual opening
- Closed length: 4.77"
- Overall length: 8.72"
- Weight: 3.24 oz
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade 417 Fact an automatic knife?
No. The Benchmade 417 Fact is a manual folder that you open with dual thumb studs. The automatic version of this design is the Benchmade 4170BK Auto Fact, which fires from a button and uses CPM-S90V with a black DLC blade. If you specifically want a push-button automatic, the 4170BK is the model to look at.
How does the AXIS lock work?
The AXIS lock uses a spring-tensioned steel bar riding in slots in the handle liners, which drops behind the blade tang once the blade is open. Pulling the bar back frees the blade to close. On the Benchmade 417 Fact this means fully ambidextrous one-handed opening and closing with your fingers out of the blade path.
Is CPM-S30V a good blade steel?
CPM-S30V is a powder metallurgy stainless steel developed specifically for cutlery. It holds an edge notably longer than basic stainless steels while resisting corrosion and chipping. On the Benchmade 417 Fact it gives a long, slim blade the wear resistance to stay sharp through extended use.
What is LifeSharp?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime factory service. Send your Benchmade 417 Fact 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.
Where is the Benchmade 417 Fact made?
The Benchmade 417 Fact is designed and manufactured at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
Is Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?
Yes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so the Benchmade 417 Fact ships as a genuine factory product with full manufacturer warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
