{"product_id":"benchmade-945-mini-osborne-folding-knife-2-92in-s30v-steel-blade-rc-bladeworks-micarta-handles","title":"Benchmade Mini Osborne 945-RC-1701 – 2.92″ CPM-S30V Reverse Tanto, RC BladeWorks Maroon Micarta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Mini Osborne 945-RC-1701 – RC BladeWorks Micarta Tribute\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a tribute to the Going Gear exclusive Benchmade 940-1701, RC BladeWorks and Going Gear teamed up to dress the 945 Mini Osborne in maroon Micarta scales with a black burlap inlay. Underneath the custom scales is the classic Mini Osborne: a 2.92 inch satin CPM-S30V reverse tanto blade, fully ambidextrous AXIS lock, and a mini split-arrow reversible tip-up clip, all scaled down from the iconic 940 for lighter, slimmer carry. The original green aluminum scales are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 2.92 in (7.42 cm), plain edge, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: CPM-S30V premium stainless, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape: reverse tanto, ambidextrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.104 in (2.64 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 6.76 in, closed length: 3.84 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: RC BladeWorks maroon Micarta with black burlap inlay (original green aluminum scales included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS, manual opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.00 oz (56.70 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket clip: mini split-arrow, reversible, tip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the 945-RC-1701 special?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) is a Going Gear and RC BladeWorks collaboration: custom maroon Micarta scales with black burlap inlay, styled as a tribute to the exclusive 940-1701. It was a limited run and is not part of Benchmade's catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the 945 compared to the 940?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) carries a 2.92 in blade at just 2.00 oz with the Micarta scales, versus 3.40 in and 2.90 oz for the full-size aluminum 940.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes swapping scales void the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e The knife remains a genuine Benchmade 945; the Benchmade 945-RC-1701 (BEN-945-RC-1701) ships with the RC BladeWorks scales installed and the original green aluminum scales in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover this knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. LifeSharp lifetime sharpening covers the Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The base knife is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, with scales by RC BladeWorks. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52905787556160,"sku":"BEN-945-RC-1701","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/image_0c983291-d977-475a-ac03-761f42576519.jpg?v=1785946850","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-945-mini-osborne-folding-knife-2-92in-s30v-steel-blade-rc-bladeworks-micarta-handles","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}