{"product_id":"benchmade-4600dlc-phaeton-automatic-otf-knife-3-45in-s30v-dlc-coated-steel-blade-copy","title":"Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade – 3.45″ S30V OTF Automatic Knife, Silver\/Red\/Blue Cel-Shade Cerakote","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade – Silver, Red and Blue Cel-Shade Cerakote OTF\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade is a double action out the front automatic on Benchmade's 4600 Phaeton platform, finished in a silver base with red and blue Cel-Shade Cerakote accents. The accent colours outline the blade grind lines and the handle details, which is where the cel shading name comes from: the effect mimics the hard outlines used in cel shaded illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanically it is the familiar 4600 Phaeton. A 3.45\" CPM-S30V blade rides in a machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle, driven by a double action OTF mechanism where the same thumb slide both fires and retracts the blade. Built in Oregon City, Oregon.\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\u003eHardness: 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: silver with red and blue Cel-Shade Cerakote accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum\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: approximately 3.01 oz (base platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip: deep carry, reversible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade 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 means out the front. The blade slides straight out of the front of the handle rather than pivoting. The Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade is an OTF automatic knife operated by a slide on the handle instead of a thumb stud or flipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the OTF mechanism on the 4600 Phaeton work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade is a double action OTF. Push the thumb slide forward and the blade fires out and locks; pull it back and the blade retracts. Single action OTFs only fire one direction and must be recocked manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIn what states are OTF knives illegal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic and OTF knife law is set state by state and often city by city, and it changes. Ownership, carry and blade length are all treated differently depending on where you are. Check your current local law before buying or carrying the Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the Cel-Shade finish different?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade uses a silver base with red and blue Cerakote accents applied along the blade and handle lines, so the edges of each surface are outlined in colour. It is a finish treatment only; the blade steel, dimensions and OTF mechanism are the standard 4600 Phaeton package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Benchmade 4600 Phaeton need special steel care?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. CPM-S30V is stainless, so the Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade does not need the oiling a carbon steel blade would require. Keeping lint and grit out of the OTF track matters far more for reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 4600 Phaeton made in the USA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade is built at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it 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 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade is eligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 4600 Phaeton BEN-4600-CelShade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. This Cel-Shade Cerakote 4600 Phaeton was a limited run, so availability depends on remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836058661184,"sku":"BEN-4600-CelShade","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/Attachment-1-84a6f3c2-3ebc-4f16-a322-f8823d33280a.jpg?v=1784571371","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-4600dlc-phaeton-automatic-otf-knife-3-45in-s30v-dlc-coated-steel-blade-copy","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}