{"product_id":"benchmade-h-k-14850-epidemic-otf-automatic-knife","title":"Benchmade H\u0026K 14850 Epidemic – 3.44″ Satin D2 Spear-Point OTF, Aluminum, Automatic Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic – Satin D2 Dual-Action OTF Automatic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic is a dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic from the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line built by Benchmade. Its 3.44\" D2 tool-steel spear-point blade fires straight out the front of the handle and retracts with the same slider, all housed in a lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum body. Made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.44\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e D2 tool steel, 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spear-point, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.22\" open, 4.78\" closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.86 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA (Oregon City, Oregon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an OTF knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn OTF (out-the-front) knife is an automatic whose blade fires straight out of the front of the handle rather than swinging from the side. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic is a dual-action OTF, so the same slider both deploys and retracts the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePush the thumb slider forward and the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic fires its spear-point blade out the front and locks it; pull the slider back and the blade retracts and locks closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre OTF automatic knives legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOut-the-front automatic laws vary by state, county and city. Check your local laws before purchasing or carrying the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic, as ownership and carry rules for automatics differ by location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic uses D2 tool steel hardened to 60-62 HRC, a semi-stainless steel valued for excellent edge retention and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, and is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime sharpening service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can buy the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14850 Epidemic at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, so your knife is backed by the full factory warranty and LifeSharp service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768189677888,"sku":"BCM-HK14850","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-h-k-14850-epidemic-otf-automatic-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}