{"product_id":"benchmade-581-barrage-assisted-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade Barrage 581 – 3.60″ Satin M390 Drop Point, Black G10 \u0026 Aluminum, AXIS Assist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Barrage 581 – The Premium M390 Barrage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581 is the premium version of Warren Osborne's Barrage, upgrading the blade to Bohler M390 super steel and the handle to contoured black G10 with polished aluminum bolsters. The 3.60\" satin drop point springs open via the AXIS Assist mechanism from either thumb stud, with an integrated safety switch for secure carry. At 5.20 oz it carries with real presence, and the M390 blade holds an edge far longer than most EDC steels. The Benchmade Barrage 581 is discontinued and no longer in production, so remaining stock is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: 3.60\" Bohler M390 premium stainless steel, satin drop point, plain edge, 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: contoured black G10 with polished aluminum bolsters, steel liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: AXIS Assist spring-assisted opening with integrated safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.35\", closed length: 4.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.20 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible pocket clip, made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Barrage a good knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Barrage 581 is widely considered the best of the Barrage line thanks to its M390 blade, and the AXIS Assist action is fast, ambidextrous, and secured by an integrated safety switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Benchmade Barrage unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581 combines the AXIS lock with spring-assisted opening, a pairing few production knives offer, and dresses it up with G10 and aluminum bolsters. It is a Warren Osborne design built in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade Barrage 581 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581 uses Bohler M390, a premium powder-metallurgy stainless steel hardened to 60-62 HRC. M390 offers outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance, which is why the 581 was the flagship of the Barrage family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Barrage 581 an automatic knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Benchmade Barrage 581 is spring-assisted, not automatic. You begin opening the blade with the thumb stud and the spring completes the motion, which keeps it legal in many areas that restrict automatics. Knife laws vary, so check your state and local regulations before carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade still sharpen the Barrage 581?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, tune, and resharpen the Benchmade Barrage 581 free for the life of the knife, even though the model is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Barrage 581 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581 is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Barrage 581?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Barrage 581 is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining dealer stock like this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865558544704,"sku":"BCM-581BARRAGEASSTFOLD","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_15a55b17-cc11-4744-880e-768ec0a3f3d7.jpg?v=1785003251","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-581-barrage-assisted-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}