Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK – 3.30" N680 Push Button Folder
The Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK is a manual tactical folding knife with a 3.30" black coated N680 drop point, a thumb hole opener, and a push button plunge lock. N680 is one of the most corrosion resistant blade steels in common use, and the molded Grivory handle keeps the knife to 2.80 oz with a reversible tip-up pocket clip.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.30"
- Overall Length: 7.70"
- Closed Length: 4.40"
- Blade Thickness: 0.114"
- Blade Material: N680 stainless steel
- Blade Hardness: 57-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop point, plain edge
- Blade Finish: Black coated
- Handle Material: Textured, contoured molded Grivory
- Handle Thickness: 0.760"
- Weight: 2.80 oz
- Opening: Manual, thumb hole
- Lock Mechanism: Manual push button (plunge lock)
- Pocket Clip: Reversible, tip-up
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK an automatic knife?
No. Despite the push button, the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK is a manual folder. You open it with the thumb hole; the button is a plunge lock that secures the blade open and releases it to close. There is no spring firing the blade, so it is not a switchblade.
How do you close the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK safely?
Hold the knife with the edge facing away from your fingers, press and hold the push button on the handle to release the lock, then pivot the blade closed with your other hand and let go of the button once the blade has cleared your fingers. Never let the blade fall shut under its own weight.
Is N680 good knife steel?
N680 is a nitrogen alloyed stainless steel chosen specifically for corrosion resistance, which is why it turns up on dive and marine knives. It is stainless and needs no special rust care. Edge holding is moderate rather than exotic, but it sharpens back quickly, and the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK runs it at 57-58 HRC.
Is the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK a good EDC knife?
At 2.80 oz with a 3.30" blade and a reversible tip-up clip, yes, it carries like a normal tactical folding knife. The Grivory handle is textured and contoured, and the corrosion resistant N680 blade shrugs off sweat and humidity better than most.
Where is the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK made?
Benchmade builds its own knives in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler & Koch line was a separate licensed program and the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK is listed as an import. Benchmade has retired the H&K line.
Where can I buy the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and lists the Benchmade H&K Soldat 14411BK when stock is available. The model is discontinued, so remaining pieces are limited.
