The Benchmade 808 Loco is an overbuilt tactical folder with attitude. Its 3.68" CPM-S30V reverse tanto blade is ground from thick 0.160" stock and opens through an oval thumb hole, while milled black G10 scales with deep finger grooves sit over full stainless steel liners. The fully ambidextrous AXIS lock and a deep-carry reversible clip make this made-in-USA folder a serious hard-use companion.
Benchmade 808 Loco – Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.68"
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless (58-60 HRC)
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto, Plain Edge, Thumb-Hole Opener
- Blade Thickness: 0.160"
- Handle: Milled Black G10, Stainless Steel Liners, Lanyard Hole
- Lock: AXIS
- Overall Length: 8.62"
- Closed Length: 4.94"
- Weight: 6.56 oz
- Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up
- Made in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade 808 Loco discontinued?
Yes. Benchmade has discontinued the Loco family, so the Benchmade 808 Loco is no longer in production and remaining examples are sought after by fans of Benchmade's overbuilt folders.
What is a reverse tanto blade on the Benchmade 808 Loco?
A reverse tanto angles the spine down to meet the edge, giving the Benchmade 808 Loco a strong, thick tip for piercing and prying-resistant work while keeping a useful flat cutting edge.
Is CPM-S30V good knife steel?
Yes. The CPM-S30V stainless steel on the Benchmade 808 Loco is an American powder steel with a proven balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness, hardened to 58-60 HRC.
How does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade 808 Loco work?
A hardened steel bar rides in a slot across the liners and snaps over the blade tang when open. Pull the bar back on the Benchmade 808 Loco and the blade swings free, so opening and closing is smooth, secure, and fully ambidextrous.
Does Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade 808 Loco?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service re-sharpens and tunes up the Benchmade 808 Loco for the life of the knife at no charge beyond shipping.
Where is the Benchmade 808 Loco made?
The Benchmade 808 Loco was made in Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 808 Loco?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the discontinued Benchmade 808 Loco is unavailable, Going Gear stocks the current Benchmade lineup with the same USA-made quality.
