Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice – Black DLC S30V Spear Point OTF Automatic
The Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice is the blacked out version of the 4700 Precipice: the same 3.45" CPM-S30V spear point and black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle, with a black DLC coating on the blade. On this model the DLC suffix refers to the blade finish, not the handle, since the base 4700 already ships with a black handle.
Diamond like carbon is a hard, low friction coating, so on the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice it does more than darken the blade: it adds scratch and corrosion resistance on top of an already stainless steel. A side mounted thumb slide fires and retracts the blade in double action OTF fashion.
Specifications
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless
- Blade length: 3.45"
- Blade thickness: 0.124"
- Blade shape: spear point, flat grind
- Blade finish: black DLC (diamond like carbon)
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Edge: plain, single edge
- Handle: black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- Handle thickness: 0.47"
- Action: double action OTF automatic, side mounted thumb slide
- Closed length: 4.78"
- Overall length: 8.23"
- Weight: 3.31 oz
- Clip: deep carry, reversible, tip down
- Made in the USA (Oregon City, Oregon)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does OTF mean in knives?
OTF stands for out the front, meaning the blade slides straight out of the front of the handle instead of pivoting open. The Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice is an OTF automatic knife driven by a slide on the side of the handle.
How does the OTF mechanism on the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice work?
It 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 have to be recocked by hand, so the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice is the more practical arrangement for repeated use.
What does DLC mean on the 4700DLC?
DLC stands for diamond like carbon, a hard low friction coating applied to the blade. On the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice it is the blade that is DLC coated; the handle is black anodized aluminum on both the 4700 and the 4700DLC, so the suffix distinguishes blade finish rather than handle colour.
In what states are OTF knives illegal?
Automatic and OTF knife law is set state by state and often city by city, and it changes. Ownership, carry and blade length are treated differently in different places. Check your current local law before buying or carrying the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice.
Does the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice need special steel care?
No. CPM-S30V is stainless and the DLC coating adds further corrosion resistance, so the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice does not need oiling the way a carbon steel blade would. Keep the OTF track clear of lint and grit for reliable operation.
Is the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice made in the USA?
Yes. It is built at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
Does the 4700DLC Precipice qualify for LifeSharp?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers sharpening, cleaning and adjustment for the life of the knife, and the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice is eligible. Note that resharpening will eventually cut through the DLC coating along the edge bevel, which is normal on any coated blade.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability depends on remaining stock.
