{"product_id":"benchmade-8551sbk-mediator-automatic-folding-knife-3-3in-reverse-tanto-serrated-blade-s90v-steel","title":"Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK – 3.30″ Black CPM-S90V Reverse Tanto Combo Edge, Milled Chevron G10, Push-Button Automatic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Mediator 8551SBK – Combo Edge Push-Button Automatic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK is the partially serrated version of Benchmade's sleek Mediator push-button automatic. Its 3.30\" black-coated CPM-S90V reverse tanto blade pairs a plain front edge with aggressive rear serrations, and the milled chevron-pattern black G10 handles keep the profile slim and grippy. Benchmade has discontinued this combo edge model, making remaining examples increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-S90V (59-61 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Tanto, Combo Edge (Partially Serrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.115\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.45\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.89 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilled Chevron-Pattern Black G10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-Button Automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK discontinued?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade no longer lists the combo edge Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK in its catalog; only the plain edge 8551BK remains in production. That makes the 8551SBK a sought-after variant for collectors and serrated-edge fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a combo edge blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA combo edge pairs a plain edge toward the tip with a serrated section near the heel. On the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK, the plain portion of the reverse tanto blade handles clean slicing while the serrations rip through rope, webbing, and other fibrous material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of automatic knife is the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK is a push-button automatic, also called a side-opening auto or switchblade. Pressing the button fires the 3.30\" blade out the side of the handle under spring pressure, and the same button unlocks it for closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK legal to carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic knife laws vary widely by state, county, and city. Many US states allow automatics like the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK with certain restrictions, while others prohibit them. Always check your state and local laws before purchasing or carrying an automatic knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes LifeSharp cover the serrated edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK for free factory cleaning, adjustment, and resharpening for life, and Benchmade's factory technicians can properly service the serrated section as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the Benchmade Mediator 8551SBK is discontinued, availability is limited to remaining dealer stock and the secondary market. 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