The Benchmade 818 Mini Loco shrinks Benchmade's overbuilt Loco platform to everyday-carry size. Its 3.38" CPM-S30V reverse tanto opens through a thumb hole, and textured black G10 scales over full stainless steel liners feed into the fully ambidextrous AXIS lock. A deep-carry reversible clip and lanyard hole make this made-in-USA folder an ideal EDC or backup knife.
Benchmade 818 Mini Loco – Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.38"
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless (58-60 HRC)
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto, Plain Edge, Thumb-Hole Opener
- Blade Thickness: 0.145"
- Handle: Textured Black G10, Stainless Steel Liners, Lanyard Hole
- Lock: AXIS
- Overall Length: 7.62"
- Closed Length: 4.38"
- Weight: 4.47 oz
- Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up
- Made in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco discontinued?
Yes. Benchmade has discontinued the Loco family, so the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco is no longer in production and remaining examples are collector items.
How is the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco different from the 808 Loco?
The Benchmade 818 Mini Loco is the compact version: its 3.38" blade and 4.47 oz weight compare to the full-size 808's 3.68" blade and 6.56 oz, keeping the same reverse tanto, black G10, and AXIS lock in an easier-carrying package.
What is a reverse tanto blade on the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?
A reverse tanto angles the spine down to meet the edge, giving the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco a strong, thick tip for piercing and hard-use work while keeping a useful flat cutting edge.
How does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade 818 Mini 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 818 Mini Loco and the blade swings free, fully ambidextrous in both directions.
Does Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco for the life of the knife at no charge beyond shipping.
Where is the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco made?
The Benchmade 818 Mini Loco was made in Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the discontinued Benchmade 818 Mini Loco is unavailable, Going Gear stocks the current Benchmade lineup with the same USA-made quality.
