{"product_id":"benchmade-665-apb-assisted-thumb-stud-folding-knife-3-60-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade 665 APB Assist – 3.60″ Satin 154CM Drop Point, Blue \u0026 Black G10, Assisted Push-Button","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 665 APB Assist – Ambidextrous Push-Button Assisted Opener\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 665 APB Assist was a first of its kind: a truly ambidextrous assisted-opening folding knife. APB stands for Ambidextrous Push-Button, an evolution of Benchmade's AXIS lock introduced around 2015 that hides the lock bar inside the handle and releases it from a low-profile button on either side. Press the button or nudge the dual thumb studs and the spring assist snaps the 3.60\" satin 154CM drop point blade open. Contoured blue and black layered G10 scales over stainless liners give it a premium feel. This model is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.60\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Drop point, plain edge, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.124\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Contoured blue and black layered G10 with stainless steel liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: APB Assist, ambidextrous push-button with spring assist and dual thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 8.41\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 4.81\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.46 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Benchmade APB Assist mechanism?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAPB stands for Ambidextrous Push-Button. On the Benchmade 665 APB Assist, a concealed AXIS-style lock bar is moved by push buttons on both sides of the handle, so locking, unlocking, and assisted deployment work identically for left and right handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 665 APB Assist an automatic knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Benchmade 665 APB Assist is an assisted-opening knife: the blade must be started manually with the thumb studs before the spring takes over. That distinction matters legally, because assisted openers are treated differently from automatics in many places. Always check your local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the 665 APB Assist for free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade 665 APB Assist to a factory edge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade 665 APB Assist made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 665 APB Assist is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 665 APB Assist?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Because the Benchmade 665 APB Assist is discontinued, availability is limited to remaining dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881125540160,"sku":"BCM-665","price":178.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_9a1a882f-92ca-4981-8630-224beeb57224.jpg?v=1785349005","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-665-apb-assisted-thumb-stud-folding-knife-3-60-inch-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}