Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 – Optimiser Assisted Opening Folding Knife
The Optimiser assist kicks the Venom into action. The 13175 pairs a 3.57" 440C drop-point with Benchmade's Optimiser spring-assist mechanism and a locking liner, set into CNC milled grey and black layered G10 scales. Among assisted opening knives in the Harley-Davidson line, this is the full-size fast-deploying tactical folding knife of the group.
- Optimiser assist mechanism for fast one-hand deployment
- Drop-point blade with ambidextrous thumb studs
- 440C stainless steel blade, 58-60 HRC
- CNC milled grey and black layered G10 scales
- Locking liner with tip-down silver pocket clip
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.57"
- Blade Thickness: 0.110"
- Blade Steel: 440C stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop-point with ambidextrous thumb studs
- Lock Mechanism: Locking liner
- Opening: Optimiser spring assist
- Handle: CNC milled grey and black layered G10, 0.530" thick
- Overall Length: 8.04"
- Closed Length: 4.47"
- Weight: 3.10 oz
- Pocket Clip: Tip-down, silver
- Sheath: Sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an assisted-opening knife?
An assisted-opening knife uses a spring or torsion bar that takes over once you start the blade moving by hand. On the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 the Optimiser mechanism does exactly that: push the ambidextrous thumb stud past its detent and the assist snaps the 3.57" blade the rest of the way open. It is not an automatic, because you have to start the motion yourself.
Are assisted-opening knives legal to carry?
Assisted-opening knives like the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 are legal in most of the United States and are treated differently from automatics in most statutes, precisely because the user has to begin the opening motion. Rules still vary widely by state and city, so check your local laws before carrying.
Is a 3.57" blade legal to carry?
The Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 has a 3.57" blade, which is over the carry limit in a number of cities and states that cap folders at 3 or 3.5 inches. Check the blade-length rules where you live and work before putting it in your pocket.
Is 440C good knife steel?
440C is a high-carbon stainless steel with good corrosion resistance and solid toughness, run at 58-60 HRC on the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175. It is genuinely stainless, so it needs no special care beyond a wipe-down and the occasional drop of pivot oil.
How do you close the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 safely?
Push the locking liner sideways out from under the blade tang with your thumb, keeping that thumb clear of the closing path, then let the blade down under control. Do not let it snap shut on the assist. The Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 uses a standard locking liner, so this is the same motion as any liner-lock folder.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Harley-Davidson Venom 13175 is discontinued and no longer produced, so availability is limited to remaining stock. Browse Going Gear's current Benchmade selection for in-production assisted and manual folders.
