{"product_id":"benchmade-581bk-barrage-assisted-folding-knife-black-blade","title":"Benchmade Barrage 581BK – 3.60″ Black M390 Drop Point, Black G10 \u0026 Aluminum, AXIS Assist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Barrage 581BK – Premium M390 Barrage, Black Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581BK is the black-blade version of the premium Barrage 581. The 3.60\" Bohler M390 drop point wears a black coating over the same super steel, and the contoured black G10 handle with polished aluminum bolsters gives it the flagship feel of the 581 family. The AXIS Assist mechanism springs the blade open from either thumb stud, with an integrated safety switch for secure carry. The Benchmade Barrage 581BK 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, black-coated 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 581BK pairs the best steel in the Barrage line, Bohler M390, with the fast, ambidextrous AXIS Assist action and an integrated safety switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Benchmade Barrage unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581BK combines the AXIS lock with spring-assisted opening, a pairing few production knives offer, finished 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 581BK use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581BK uses Bohler M390, a premium powder-metallurgy stainless steel hardened to 60-62 HRC with outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance, here in a black-coated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Barrage 581BK an automatic knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Benchmade Barrage 581BK 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 581BK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, tune, and resharpen the Benchmade Barrage 581BK free for the life of the knife, even though the model is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Barrage 581BK made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Barrage 581BK is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Barrage 581BK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Barrage 581BK is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining dealer stock like this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865558577472,"sku":"BCM-581BKBARRAGEASSTFOLD","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_a1854bf9-754a-4fc0-8708-69e7667875cc.jpg?v=1785003253","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-581bk-barrage-assisted-folding-knife-black-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}