Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK Automatic Knife
The Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK is a full-size AUTO-AXIS automatic folder with a bold, upswept modified Bowie blade. Press the trigger and the 4.00" black-coated 154CM blade springs open, locking up on Benchmade's ambidextrous AXIS mechanism that also lets you unlock and close the knife from either side. Contoured black G10 scales fill the hand for confident control, making this a serious tactical and everyday carry auto.
154CM stainless offers a proven balance of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. Like every Benchmade, the Bedlam 8600BK is made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon.
Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK Specifications
- Blade length: 4.00" modified Bowie, plain edge
- Blade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC
- Blade finish: black coated
- Open length: 9.76"
- Closed length: 5.76"
- Weight: 7.30 oz
- Handle: black G10
- Action: AUTO-AXIS automatic (side opening), ambidextrous
- Origin: made in USA, Oregon City, Oregon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an automatic knife?
An automatic knife, or auto, deploys the blade at the push of a trigger or button instead of manual thumb pressure. The Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK is an AUTO-AXIS automatic, so a trigger springs the modified Bowie blade open and the AXIS bar locks it.
How does the Bedlam 8600BK AXIS lock work?
The Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK uses a spring-tensioned AXIS bar that rides in the blade tang. It locks the blade open with no play and lets you unlock and close the knife ambidextrously by pulling the bar back.
Are automatic knives legal?
Automatic knife laws vary by state, county and city. Check your local laws before buying or carrying the Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK, since regulations on automatic knives differ by location.
What steel is the Bedlam 8600BK blade?
The Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK uses American-made 154CM stainless steel at 58-61 HRC, a proven blade steel with a good balance of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance.
Does the Bedlam 8600BK include a sharpening guarantee?
Yes. Every Benchmade, including the Bedlam 8600BK, is covered by Benchmade LifeSharp service, which sharpens and reconditions the blade for the life of the knife.
Is the Bedlam 8600BK made in the USA?
Yes. The Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK is designed and manufactured in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK?
You can buy the Benchmade Bedlam 8600BK at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, so your knife is backed by the full factory warranty and LifeSharp service.
