{"product_id":"benchmade-890-111-torrent-assisted-gold-class-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class – 3.60″ M390 Drop Point, Aluminum \u0026 Carbon Fiber, Nitrous Assist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class – 3.60\" M390 Drop Point Assisted Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Torrent 890-111 is the Gold Class edition of Ken Steigerwalt's Torrent, a discontinued USA-made collector piece. It upgrades the platform with a 3.60\" M390 super steel modified drop point blade, smooth aluminum handles with detailed carbon fiber inlays, black nickel hardware, and a DLC-coated split-arrow pocket clip, all driven by the Nitrous Assist opening mechanism with a locking liner. Gold Class knives ship in a Benchmade gift box. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTorrent Gold Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e890-111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.60\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM390 (60-62 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified Drop Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum with Carbon Fiber Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nickel, DLC Split-Arrow Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking Liner with Nitrous Assist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.80 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.60\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Class (Gift Box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssisted Folding Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Benchmade Gold Class knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Class is Benchmade's top tier of limited collector knives, built with premium materials and finishes. The Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class wears M390 super steel, carbon fiber inlays, and black nickel hardware, and shipped in a Benchmade gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 discontinued?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class is discontinued and the Torrent line is no longer listed at benchmade.com, which makes this Gold Class edition a genuine collector piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class uses Bohler M390 super steel hardened to 60-62 HRC, a premium stainless known for outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Nitrous Assist on the Benchmade Torrent 890-111?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nitrous Assist on the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 is a spring-assist opening system co-designed by Ken Steigerwalt and Matthew Lerch. A light push on the thumb stud engages the assist, which drives the blade fully open, where the locking liner secures it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an assisted-opening knife like the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 legal to carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssisted-opening knives like the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 are not automatics. The blade must be started manually with the thumb stud before the spring takes over, so they are treated more leniently than push-button autos in most jurisdictions. Knife laws vary by state and city, so check your local laws before carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade still sharpen the Torrent 890-111?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, oil, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class to a factory edge for the life of the knife, free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Torrent 890-111?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Torrent 890-111 Gold Class is available at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer. Going Gear carries the full Benchmade lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52902478709056,"sku":"BCM-890111TORRENTGOLDFOLD","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_e0c0825f-4232-4b9b-879b-58f01759e774.jpg?v=1785859814","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-890-111-torrent-assisted-gold-class-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}