{"product_id":"benchmade-530bk-pardue-folding-knife-black","title":"Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue – 3.25″ Black 154CM Spear Point, Black Grivory, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 530BK Mel Pardue – Featherweight AXIS Folder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530BK is a discontinued Mel Pardue design built around one idea: carry weight you will never notice. At just 1.88 oz, it pairs a 3.25\" black BK1-coated 154CM spear point blade with slim black Grivory handles over stainless steel liners. The fully ambidextrous AXIS lock and dual thumb studs give easy one-hand operation, and the reversible tip-up clip disappears in a pocket. For fans of the Benchmade Mel Pardue 154CM lightweight series, the 530BK is the stealth-finish version of the classic 530.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-60 HRC, black BK1 coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: spear point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.090\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: black Grivory, stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS lock, dual thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 7.42\", closed 4.17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.88 oz\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 530BK use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue uses American-made 154CM stainless steel at 58-60 HRC with a black BK1 coating that adds corrosion resistance and a non-reflective finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much does the Benchmade 530BK weigh?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue weighs just 1.88 oz, making it one of the lightest full-size AXIS lock folders Benchmade ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 530 series discontinued?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade has discontinued the 530 series, so the Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue is available only while remaining stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Benchmade offer free sharpening for the 530BK?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, oil, and re-sharpen the Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue 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 530BK made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 530BK?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 530BK Mel Pardue is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52847189918016,"sku":"BCM-530BKPARDUE","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_530BK_LRG.jpg?v=1784744471","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-530bk-pardue-folding-knife-black","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}