Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED – USA Made Rescue Hook Strap Cutter
The Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED is a dedicated rescue hook, built to cut seatbelts, webbing, straps, and clothing quickly and reliably in an emergency without exposing a blade point. The 440C stainless hook keeps its 0.50" cutting edge behind a narrow 0.050" blade opening, so material feeds into the edge while fingers and skin stay away from it. Benchmade makes its safety cutters in the USA alongside its knives, and the BLKMED version pairs the black cutter with a soft carry sheath.
Specifications
- Blade Style: Safety Hook Cutter
- Blade Material: 440C Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC)
- Cutting Hook: 0.50" edge, 0.050" blade opening
- Blade Thickness: 0.115"
- Overall Length: 6.50"
- Weight: 1.50 oz
- Sheath: Soft Sheath
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rescue hook like the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED used for?
A rescue hook is a dedicated strap cutter. The Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED slices seatbelts, webbing, paracord, and clothing in one pull, which is why EMS, fire, law enforcement, and range users carry one alongside a knife.
Can the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED cut a seatbelt?
Yes. Cutting seatbelts and straps in an emergency is exactly what the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED was designed for, and the 440C hook keeps cutting reliably through heavy webbing.
Is the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED safe to use near a person?
That is the point of the design. The Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED has no exposed blade tip, and its 0.050" blade opening admits straps and fabric while keeping fingers and skin away from the edge, so clothing can be cut away from an injured person quickly.
Is the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED discontinued?
The Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED no longer appears in the current Benchmade catalog, so remaining stock is what is left in the retail channel.
Where is the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED made?
The Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED is made in the USA, produced alongside Benchmade's knives at their Oregon City, Oregon factory. For factory service or resharpening of a Benchmade product, Benchmade's LifeSharp and customer service programs have it covered.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When available, the Benchmade 8 Safety Cutter BLKMED can be purchased right here at Going Gear.
