{"product_id":"benchmade-500-presidio-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade Presidio 520 – 3.42″ Satin 154CM Drop Point, Black 6061-T6 Aluminum, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Presidio 520 – The Original Full-Size Presidio\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Presidio 520 is the discontinued first-generation Presidio, a Mel Pardue design that helped define the modern hard-use AXIS lock folder. It pairs a 3.42\" satin-finished 154CM drop point blade with a machined, black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle over 420J stainless liners. Dual thumb studs and the fully ambidextrous AXIS mechanism give smooth one-hand opening and rock-solid lockup, and the reversible pocket clip keeps it ready for duty or everyday carry. The Presidio line lives on in the Presidio II, which makes the original 520 a sought-after piece for Benchmade collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.42\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: drop point, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.130\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, 420J stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS lock, dual thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.25\", closed 4.87\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade Presidio 520 use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Presidio 520 uses American-made 154CM stainless steel hardened to 58-60 HRC, a proven blend of edge retention, toughness, and easy maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade Presidio 520 discontinued?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade discontinued the original Presidio 520 and replaced the line with the Presidio II family, so remaining examples of the Benchmade Presidio 520 are collector items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade Presidio 520 work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AXIS lock on the Benchmade Presidio 520 uses a spring-tensioned steel bar that rides over the blade tang, locking it open. Pull the bar back with either hand to close the blade, making it fully ambidextrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Benchmade offer free sharpening for the Presidio 520?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, oil, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Presidio 520 to a factory edge for free for the life of the knife; you only pay shipping to Benchmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Presidio 520 made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Presidio 520 is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Presidio 520?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Presidio 520 is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52847187132736,"sku":"BCM-520PRESIDIOFOLD","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_e1f4bb60-0696-4a91-bb6b-0e2f2f2732e2.jpg?v=1784744473","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-500-presidio-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}