{"product_id":"benchmade-h-k-14536bp-instigator-fixed-blade-knife","title":"Benchmade H\u0026K Instigator 14536BP – 3.28″ Coated AUS-8 Wharncliffe, Skeletonized Full Tang, Fixed Blade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP – 3.28\" Skeletonized Wharncliffe Fixed Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade H\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.123\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: AUS-8 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Hardness: 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Modified wharncliffe, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finish: BP-1 coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Skeletonized AUS-8 full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Thickness: 0.120\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.30 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: Snap-fit molded Kydex \/ thermoplastic with tether\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock Mechanism: Fixed blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a wharncliffe blade good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP good at cutting on a flat surface, opening packaging, and precise tip work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs AUS-8 good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUS-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\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP it trades some edge retention for that ease of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does skeletonized full tang mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP weighs only 2.30 oz. Many owners wrap the handle in paracord or friction tape for grip and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade builds its own knives in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line was a separate licensed program and the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP is listed as an import. The H\u0026amp;K line has since been retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and lists the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K Instigator 14536BP when stock is available. It is discontinued, so remaining pieces are limited to what is left in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53043645153600,"sku":"BCM-HK14536BP","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_9df5ad07-9783-4c82-afca-2ff2d895e7b8.jpg?v=1787237522","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-h-k-14536bp-instigator-fixed-blade-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}