{"product_id":"benchmade-h-k-14302bt-mini-ascender-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade H\u0026K 14302BT Mini Ascender – 2.92″ Black 9Cr13 Drop Point, Black G10, Liner Lock Folding Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender – Compact Black Tactical Folder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Ascender is the shorter member of Benchmade's Heckler \u0026amp; Koch Ascender pair, built as a straightforward working tactical folding knife rather than a showpiece. The 2.92\" 9Cr13 stainless blade is a black-coated drop point with dual thumb studs, riding in an open-pillar frame with textured black G10 scales and black oxide hardware. A locking liner holds it open, and the reversible tip-down clip carries a clean H\u0026amp;K filler plug on the unused side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.92\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9Cr13 stainless (58-60 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop point, plain edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual thumb studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack G10, open pillar construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack oxide\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\u003eTip-down, reversible, with H\u0026amp;K filler plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.00\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.02\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\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 14302BT Mini Ascender is a discontinued model available only as remaining dealer stock or on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Ascender and the Mini Ascender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize. The full-size Ascender runs a 3.86\" blade at 9.25\" overall, while the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender uses a 2.92\" blade at 7.00\" overall and about 3.00 oz, which makes it far easier to carry in a front pocket every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 9Cr13 good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e9Cr13 is a budget-friendly high-carbon stainless, heat treated here to 58-60 HRC. It sharpens very easily and resists rust well, though it will not hold an edge as long as a premium powder steel. For the working, hard-use role the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender was built for, easy resharpening is a fair trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you close the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush the exposed tab of the locking liner sideways, clear of the blade tang, then fold the blade down while keeping your fingers out of the edge path. Dual thumb studs handle opening on the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender from either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it legal to carry a tactical folding knife like this one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual folding knives of this size are legal to carry in most of the United States, but blade-length limits, concealed-carry rules and local ordinances vary a great deal by state and by city. Check your own local laws before carrying the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere was the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender 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 produced to a lower price point. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender was part of that imported licensed line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. This model is discontinued, so availability of the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14302BT Mini Ascender is limited to remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53025102561600,"sku":"BCM-HK14302BT","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_3b398de8-eea0-45fa-ad1b-f8e51c6d100f.jpg?v=1786817705","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-h-k-14302bt-mini-ascender-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}