Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact – 2019 SHOT Show Limited Edition
The Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact is the 2019 SHOT Show edition of the Fact folder, limited to 1,000 serialized pieces. It swaps the standard black aluminum for silver twill G10 and finishes the 3.95" CPM-S30V spear point in smoked gray PVD, with red anodized thumb studs and barrel spacers picking out the details.
Under the dress-up it is the same knife enthusiasts liked in the base 417: a long, slim spear point on the ambidextrous AXIS lock, opened manually with dual thumb studs. The G10 scales make it a touch thicker than the aluminum model at 0.70", but also lighter at 2.93 oz.
Key Features
- 3.95" CPM-S30V spear point blade, 58-60 HRC, smoked gray PVD, plain edge
- Silver twill G10 handle over stainless liners
- Red anodized thumb studs and barrel spacers
- Manual opening, ambidextrous AXIS lock
- Smoked gray PVD reversible deep-carry clip, tip-up left or right
- Limited to 1,000 serialized pieces, made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact, 2019 SHOT Show Limited Edition
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade length: 3.95"
- Blade thickness: 0.110"
- Blade shape: Spear point, plain edge, smoked gray PVD
- Handle: Silver twill G10, 0.70" thick
- Lock: AXIS lock, manual opening
- Closed length: 4.77"
- Overall length: 8.72"
- Weight: 2.93 oz
- Production: 1,000 serialized pieces
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the GY in 417GY-1901 mean the handle is gray?
No. On the Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact the GY refers to the smoked gray PVD finish on the blade and pocket clip. The handle is silver twill G10, a woven pattern that reads as light silver-gray, accented with red anodized thumb studs and barrel spacers.
What makes the Benchmade 417GY-1901 different from the standard 417 Fact?
The Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact is a 2019 SHOT Show exclusive limited to 1,000 serialized pieces. Compared with the base 417 it has a smoked gray PVD blade instead of satin, silver twill G10 scales instead of black aluminum, red anodized hardware, a thicker 0.70" handle and a lighter 2.93 oz carry weight.
Is the Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact an automatic knife?
No. The Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact is a manual folder opened with dual thumb studs and secured by the AXIS lock. The push-button automatic member of the Fact family is the Benchmade 4170BK Auto Fact.
What is LifeSharp?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime factory service. Send your Benchmade 417GY-1901 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 417GY-1901 Fact made?
The Benchmade 417GY-1901 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 417GY-1901 Fact ships as a genuine factory product with full manufacturer warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
