{"product_id":"benchmade-530-pardue-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade 530 Pardue – 3.25″ Satin 154CM Spear Point, Blue \u0026 Black Handle, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530) AXIS Lock Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530 is a Mel Pardue designed ultralight everyday-carry folder famous for disappearing in the pocket. Its slim 3.25\" spear-point blade is ground from 154CM stainless steel with a satin finish, and the ambidextrous AXIS lock opens and closes fast with either hand. Lightweight blue and black Noryl GTX handles bring the Benchmade 530 to a feathery 1.88 ounces. This model is discontinued, making a clean Benchmade 530 Pardue a favorite among lightweight-EDC and AXIS-lock fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154CM stainless (58-61 HRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spear point, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and black Noryl GTX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.88 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock:\u003c\/strong\u003e AXIS lock, ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mel Pardue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA (Oregon City, Oregon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the Benchmade 530 so lightweight?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530) uses thin, tough Noryl GTX handle scales and a slim blade to reach just 1.88 ounces, making it one of the easiest Benchmade folders to carry all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade 530 use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530 Pardue uses 154CM stainless steel, a proven blade steel with a strong balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance on the 3.25\" spear-point blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the AXIS lock work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AXIS lock on the Benchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530) is a spring-tensioned bar that locks the blade open and lets you open and close the knife one-handed with either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I sharpen the Benchmade 530?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpen the 154CM blade on stones or a guided system. Benchmade's free LifeSharp service will also factory sharpen and tune your Benchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530) for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 530 Pardue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 530 Pardue (BCM-530) is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock. Contact Going Gear for current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52747191583040,"sku":"BCM-530PARDUE","price":102.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_530_LRG.jpg?v=1783430172","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-530-pardue-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}