{"product_id":"benchmade-shootout-5371bk-03-3-49-black-dlc-s30v-drop-point-ranger-green-grivory-otf-automatic","title":"Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 – 3.49″ Black DLC S30V Drop Point, Ranger Green Grivory, OTF Automatic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 – 3.49\" Black DLC S30V Drop Point OTF Automatic Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 is a lightweight double-action out-the-front automatic knife featuring a 3.49\" black DLC-coated S30V stainless steel drop point blade and a molded Ranger Green Grivory handle. A spine-mounted thumb slide deploys and retracts the blade with one hand, and black hardware, a deep-carry pocket clip and a carbide glass punch round out a tactical EDC OTF that weighs just 2.75 oz. Made in Oregon City, USA. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the S30V stainless version of the drop point Shootout: the same slim, pocket-friendly OTF knife platform as the earlier CPM-CruWear 5371BK-01, now with a stainless blade steel that is easier to maintain for everyday carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShootout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5371BK-03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.49\" (8.87 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09\" (2.29 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS30V Stainless Steel (58–60 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack DLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger Green Grivory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Action Out-The-Front Automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.19\" (20.81 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.71\" (11.97 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.515\" (13.08 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75 oz (77.96 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep carry, black oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbide glass punch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOTF Automatic Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the blade length of the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 has a 3.49\" blade. This black DLC S30V drop point blade is 3.49 inches long and 0.09 inches thick, giving the knife an 8.19\" open length and a 4.71\" closed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is used in the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 uses S30V stainless steel hardened to 58–60 HRC. S30V is a premium American powder-metallurgy stainless steel known for strong edge retention and corrosion resistance, and the black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating adds wear resistance and a low-glare finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs S30V a good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — S30V is one of the most proven premium stainless steels for everyday carry knives. On the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 it holds a working edge for a long time, resists rust far better than a tool steel, and can still be touched up with standard sharpening equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat handle material does the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 features a molded Ranger Green Grivory handle. Grivory is a glass-fiber-reinforced nylon that is very strong for its weight, which is how this full-size OTF stays at just 2.75 oz, and the molded texture gives a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an OTF knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTF stands for out-the-front. On the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03, the blade travels straight out of the front of the handle instead of pivoting open like a folding knife, which makes it an OTF automatic knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 open and close?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 is a double-action OTF automatic. Push the thumb slide on the spine forward and the blade fires out and locks open; pull the slide back and the blade retracts and locks closed, so it opens and closes with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 and the 5371BK-01?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade steel. The Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 uses S30V stainless steel (58–60 HRC), while the earlier Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-01 used CPM-CruWear tool steel. Both share the black DLC drop point blade, Ranger Green Grivory handle and double-action OTF mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 legal to carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic knife laws vary by state and city. The Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 is an automatic OTF knife, so check your local laws before ordering — some places restrict or prohibit owning or carrying automatic knives, and Going Gear can only ship it where it is legal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 is available at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer. Every Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 from Going Gear is genuine factory product backed by Benchmade's lifetime warranty and LifeSharp sharpening service, with fast shipping and expert customer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 a good EDC knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the Benchmade Shootout 5371BK-03 pairs a 3.49\" S30V drop point blade with a 2.75 oz Grivory handle and a deep-carry clip, so it carries lighter than most full-size OTF knives. The drop point shape handles everyday cutting well, and it is made in the USA with Benchmade's lifetime LifeSharp service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68080876618048,"sku":"5371BK-03","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/5371bk-03-front-view.jpg?v=1794337713","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-shootout-5371bk-03-3-49-black-dlc-s30v-drop-point-ranger-green-grivory-otf-automatic","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}