Benchmade Mediator 8551BK – Push-Button Automatic
A tactical knife does not need to be overbuilt to serve its purpose. The Benchmade Mediator 8551BK takes the best from Benchmade's favorite legacy designs and packs it into a sleek push-button automatic. The 3.30" black-coated CPM-S90V reverse tanto blade fires with lightning-fast action, milled chevron-pattern black G10 handles lock into the hand, and a mini deep-carry reversible tip-up clip keeps this American-made auto riding low and discreet.
Specifications
| Blade Length |
3.30" |
| Blade Steel |
CPM-S90V (59-61 HRC) |
| Blade Style |
Reverse Tanto, Plain Edge |
| Blade Finish |
Black Coated |
| Blade Thickness |
0.115" |
| Open Length |
7.75" |
| Closed Length |
4.45" |
| Weight |
2.89 oz |
| Handle |
Milled Chevron-Pattern Black G10 |
| Opening |
Push-Button Automatic |
| Clip |
Mini Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up |
| Made In |
USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of automatic knife is the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK?
The Benchmade Mediator 8551BK is a push-button automatic, also called a side-opening auto or switchblade. Pressing the button releases a spring that snaps the 3.30" reverse tanto blade out the side of the handle instantly, and the same button unlocks the blade for closing.
Is the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK legal to carry?
Automatic knife laws vary widely by state, county, and city. Many US states allow automatics like the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK, sometimes with blade-length or concealed-carry restrictions, while others prohibit them. Always check your state and local laws before purchasing or carrying an automatic knife.
Is CPM-S90V good knife steel?
Yes. The CPM-S90V blade on the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK is a premium American powder stainless steel loaded with vanadium carbides, giving it edge retention that outlasts most mainstream stainless steels. It holds a working edge through long, hard use between sharpenings.
How do I avoid a fake Benchmade Mediator?
Clones and counterfeits of the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK circulate on marketplace sites. The safest way to guarantee an authentic, warranty-backed knife is to buy from an authorized Benchmade dealer like Going Gear rather than an unknown third-party seller.
Does Benchmade sharpen the Mediator for free?
Yes. The Benchmade Mediator 8551BK is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp service, which provides free professional cleaning, oiling, adjustment, and factory resharpening for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK made?
The Benchmade Mediator 8551BK is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Mediator 8551BK?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so every Benchmade Mediator 8551BK we sell is a genuine, factory-fresh knife with full LifeSharp and warranty support.
