Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP – 3.28" Skeletonized Wharncliffe Fixed Blade
The Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP is a slim, one piece tactical fixed blade knife: a 3.28" modified wharncliffe in BP-1 coated AUS-8, running back into a skeletonized full tang handle. The whole knife weighs 2.30 oz and rides in a snap-fit molded Kydex and thermoplastic sheath with a tether, so it disappears under a belt line or on a pack strap.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.28"
- Overall Length: 7.38"
- Blade Thickness: 0.123"
- Blade Material: AUS-8 stainless steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Modified wharncliffe, plain edge
- Blade Finish: BP-1 coated
- Handle: Skeletonized AUS-8 full tang
- Handle Thickness: 0.120"
- Weight: 2.30 oz
- Sheath: Snap-fit molded Kydex / thermoplastic with tether
- Lock Mechanism: Fixed blade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wharncliffe blade good for?
A wharncliffe runs a perfectly straight edge to a tip that drops down to meet it, so the whole edge contacts a cutting board or a strap at once and the point sits low and controllable. That makes the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP good at cutting on a flat surface, opening packaging, and precise tip work.
Is AUS-8 good knife steel?
AUS-8 is a Japanese stainless steel that has been a budget and mid-range mainstay for decades. It is genuinely stainless, tough, easy to sharpen freehand, and forgiving of neglect. At 58-60 HRC on the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP it trades some edge retention for that ease of maintenance.
What does skeletonized full tang mean?
The blade and handle are cut from one continuous piece of steel, with material milled out of the handle to save weight. There are no scales to come loose and nothing to fail at a joint, which is why the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP weighs only 2.30 oz. Many owners wrap the handle in paracord or friction tape for grip and comfort.
How does the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP carry?
It ships with a snap-fit molded Kydex and thermoplastic sheath with a tether, so it can be worn on a belt, inside the waistband, around the neck, or lashed to gear. At 7.38" overall and 2.30 oz it is one of the easier fixed blades to carry discreetly.
Where is the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP 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 Instigator 14536BP is listed as an import. The H&K line has since been retired.
Where can I buy the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and lists the Benchmade H&K Instigator 14536BP when stock is available. It is discontinued, so remaining pieces are limited to what is left in circulation.
