{"product_id":"benchmade-h-k-14300s-snody-folding-knife-combo","title":"Benchmade H\u0026K 14300S Snody – 2.97″ 440C Recurve Drop Point Combo Edge, Black Zytel, Liner Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody – 440C Recurve Combo Edge Folder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 14300S is the combo-edge version of Mike Snody's design for Benchmade's Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line. The 2.97\" 440C stainless blade carries the same modified drop point and pronounced recurve as the plain-edge 14300, with serrations added along the rear of the edge for rope, webbing and other fibrous material. The black Zytel nylon-resin overlay handle is heavily textured at the bolster and scalloped through the grip, sitting over full steel liners, and ambidextrous thumb studs open it from either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.97\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.146\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440C stainless (58-60 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified drop point with recurve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombo, part serrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous thumb studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Zytel over full steel liners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, removable, tip-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.84\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.90\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.50 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a combo edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA combo edge splits the blade between a plain section near the tip and serrations toward the handle. The plain portion handles clean push cuts and detail work while the serrations tear through rope, seatbelt webbing and cardboard. On the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody that gives you one blade that covers both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K knives discontinued?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade no longer produces the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch licensed line, so the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody is a discontinued model available only as remaining dealer stock or on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho designed the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom knifemaker Mike Snody, known for lean tactical designs and aggressive recurve grinds. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody is the part-serrated production version of that design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a recurve blade good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concave section in a recurve edge concentrates force and pulls material into the blade during a draw cut, which suits rope and webbing. Combined with the serrations, the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody is a strong cutter on fibrous material. A round or ceramic rod is the easiest way to sharpen the recurve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 440C good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e440C is a high-carbon, high-chromium stainless with good edge-taking ability and solid corrosion resistance. Because it is stainless, the blade on the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody needs no special rust care beyond wiping it dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere was the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's own knives are designed and built in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line was a separate licensed program. The published spec sheet for the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody lists its country of origin as Import.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. This model is discontinued, so availability of the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14300S Snody is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53025102070080,"sku":"BCM-HK14300S","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_e5ee07aa-7611-4695-8cbf-aba13042ddad.jpg?v=1786817624","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-h-k-14300s-snody-folding-knife-combo","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}