{"product_id":"benchmade-4600-1-phaeton-out-the-front-knife-3-45-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton – 3.45″ Satin S30V Drop Point OTF Automatic Knife, Dark Earth Aluminum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 4600-1 Phaeton – Satin S30V Double Action OTF Automatic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton is the dark earth handled version of Benchmade's 4600 out the front automatic. A 3.45\" satin CPM-S30V drop point rides in a machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle, and a spine mounted thumb slide both fires and retracts the blade. On this model line the -1 suffix denotes the handle colour, not the blade: the 4600-1 keeps the satin blade of the base 4600 and changes the handle to dark earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 3.01 oz with a deep carry reversible clip, the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton is one of the lighter full size OTF automatic knives, which is much of why it earned a following as an EDC OTF rather than purely a desk piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: CPM-S30V stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.112\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape: drop point, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: plain, single edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: dark earth anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle thickness: 0.47\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: double action OTF automatic, thumb slide fire and retract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 4.63\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.08\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.01 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip: deep carry, reversible, tip down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmade Black Class, made in the USA (Oregon City, Oregon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does OTF mean in knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOTF stands for out the front. The blade travels straight out of the front of the handle rather than pivoting on a pin. The Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton is an OTF automatic knife driven by a thumb slide on the handle spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the OTF mechanism on the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a double action OTF. Pushing the thumb slide forward fires the blade out and locks it in place, and pulling the same slide back retracts it. A single action OTF only fires in one direction and has to be recocked by hand, so a double action like the 4600-1 Phaeton is the more convenient of the two for everyday opening and closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIn what states are OTF knives illegal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic and OTF knife rules are set at state and often city level and they change over time. Some places restrict ownership, others only carry, and some set a blade length limit. Check the current law where you live and where you plan to carry before buying the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the -1 in the model number mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the Phaeton line the -1 indicates the handle colour. The Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton has a dark earth handle with a satin blade, while a DLC suffix on this line would indicate a black DLC coated blade instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton need special steel care?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. CPM-S30V is a stainless steel, so the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton does not need the oiling routine a carbon or tool steel blade requires. Keeping pocket lint and grit out of the OTF track is the maintenance that actually matters on an out the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton made in the USA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is built at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the 4600-1 Phaeton qualify for LifeSharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers sharpening, cleaning and adjustment for the life of the knife, and the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton is eligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability depends on remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836059218240,"sku":"BCM-4600-1","price":323.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_fe496ebc-39ee-4523-9e7c-6268589d8681.jpg?v=1784571397","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-4600-1-phaeton-out-the-front-knife-3-45-inch-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}