{"product_id":"benchmade-818-mini-loco-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade 818 Mini Loco – 3.38″ CPM-S30V Reverse Tanto, Black G10, AXIS Lock EDC Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 818 Mini Loco – Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless (58-60 HRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Reverse Tanto, Plain Edge, Thumb-Hole Opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.145\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Textured Black G10, Stainless Steel Liners, Lanyard Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 4.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.47 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco discontinued?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade has discontinued the Loco family, so the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco is no longer in production and remaining examples are collector items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco different from the 808 Loco?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a reverse tanto blade on the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco for the life of the knife at no charge beyond shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 818 Mini Loco was made in Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913997087040,"sku":"BCM-818","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_8e18274b-75c5-4865-9481-d48fb61ddb9a.jpg?v=1786040111","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-818-mini-loco-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}