{"product_id":"benchmade-4700dlc-precipice-out-the-front-knife-3-45-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice – 3.45″ Black DLC S30V Spear Point OTF Automatic Knife, Black Aluminum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 4700DLC Precipice – Black DLC S30V Spear Point OTF Automatic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiamond 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.\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: 0.124\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape: spear point, flat grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade finish: black DLC (diamond like carbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: plain, single edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle thickness: 0.47\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction: double action OTF automatic, side mounted thumb slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 4.78\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.31 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip: deep carry, reversible, tip down\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the OTF mechanism on the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does DLC mean on the 4700DLC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDLC 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.\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 treated differently in different places. Check your current local law before buying or carrying the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice need special steel care?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice 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 4700DLC Precipice 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 4700DLC Precipice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. 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