{"product_id":"benchmade-gold-class-pardue-531-131-folding-knife-3-25-plain","title":"Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 – 3.25″ Black S90V Drop Point, Titanium \u0026 Timascus, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 is a limited run of just 70 knives built on Mel Pardue's thin, lightweight 531 platform. It pairs a black-coated CPM-S90V drop point blade, serialized on the back, with a gray titanium handle inset with Timascus front and back and a subtle texture along the flats. At 3.04 oz it is a collector piece that still carries like a working folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 – Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Mel Pardue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: CPM-S90V (black coated, serialized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Drop point, flat grind, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.09\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.42\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Gray titanium with Timascus inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 4.17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.04 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS, thumb-stud opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Right\/left hand, tip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Gold Class, limited run of 70 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Benchmade Gold Class?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Class is Benchmade's premium limited-production program built with exotic materials and extra hand finishing. The Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 is part of a run of only 70 pieces, each serialized on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Timascus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimascus is a layered composite of titanium alloys forged and colored so the layers show like a damascus pattern. The Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 carries Timascus inserts front and back on its titanium handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs CPM-S90V good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CPM-S90V in the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 is a high-vanadium premium stainless steel with exceptional edge retention and good corrosion resistance, a fitting choice for a Gold Class blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime service will clean, oil, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Benchmade knives, the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Because the Benchmade Gold Class Pardue 531-131 was limited to 70 pieces, availability is extremely limited, so check this listing for current stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020616589632,"sku":"BCM-531-131","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_5d29d837-05a8-44b1-9154-dd7ea444d1b5.jpg?v=1786631517","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-gold-class-pardue-531-131-folding-knife-3-25-plain","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}