Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch Dual-Action Automatic Knife
The Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch is the discreet one. It looks and carries like an ordinary tactical folder, and you can open it manually on its ambidextrous dual thumb studs, but sliding the top handle scale sideways fires the blade automatically. That 2-in-1 dual action is the whole point of the Scorch. Behind it sits a 3.16 inch black coated N680 spear point, a locking liner and a compression molded glass filled nylon handle. This model has been discontinued and is no longer in production.
Key Features
- 2-in-1 dual action, fires automatically via a sliding top scale or opens manually on the thumb studs
- 3.16 inch black coated N680 spear point blade at 57-59 HRC
- N680 stainless, highly corrosion resistant
- Locking liner with ambidextrous dual thumb studs
- Compression molded glass filled nylon handle with tip-down pocket clip
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.16"
- Blade Thickness: 0.120"
- Blade Material: N680 Stainless Steel, black coated
- Blade Hardness: 57-59 HRC
- Blade Style: Spear Point, plain edge, ambidextrous thumb studs
- Handle Material: Compression Molded Glass Filled Nylon
- Handle Thickness: 0.580"
- Action: Dual Action, scale-release automatic plus manual opening
- Lock Mechanism: Locking Liner
- Overall Length: 7.54"
- Closed Length: 4.38"
- Weight: 3.90 oz
- Pocket Clip: Tip down
- Sheath: Sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch an automatic knife or a manual folder?
Both, which is what dual action means here. The Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD) can be opened by hand on its ambidextrous thumb studs like any manual folder, or fired automatically by sliding the top handle scale sideways. Because it has a functioning automatic mechanism, it counts as an automatic knife for legal purposes regardless of how you choose to open it.
How does the scale-release automatic mechanism work?
Instead of a button or a lever, the whole top handle scale of the Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD) slides a short distance sideways. That movement trips the coil spring and drives the blade out and into the locking liner. Because the release is the scale itself, there is no obvious button on the outside, which is where the knife gets its discreet reputation.
Are automatic knives legal to own and carry?
Automatic knife laws vary enormously. Federal law in the US restricts interstate commerce in automatics with certain exemptions, and state and local rules range from fully permissive to outright bans, sometimes with carve-outs for military, law enforcement or emergency personnel. Before buying or carrying the Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD), check the automatic knife laws for your state, county and city.
Is N680 a good blade steel?
N680 is a nitrogen-alloyed Austrian stainless chosen mainly for its corrosion resistance, which is why it appears on dive and marine knives. At 57-59 HRC on the Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD) it sharpens readily and holds up in wet conditions, at some cost to outright edge retention. It is stainless and needs no oiling routine, though the spring mechanism appreciates being kept clean and dry.
What is the difference between the 14925BK and the 14925SBK Scorch RT?
Blade shape and edge. The Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD) uses a plain edge spear point, while the 14925SBK Scorch RT is the reverse tanto with a combo, part serrated edge. Both share the same dual action mechanism, N680 steel, dimensions and handle.
Where was it made, and is Going Gear an authorized dealer?
Benchmade builds its own knives in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler & Koch line was a separate licensed program produced to a lower price point and listed as an import. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so the Benchmade H&K 14925BK Scorch (SKU BCM-HK14925BKSCORCHFOLD) is genuine factory product.
